Oct 2018 Nov 2018 Dec 2018 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
October 2018
- Monday, 1 October
- Applications due for second year classes in Law in 2019
- Friday, 12 October
- Lectures end before second semester examinations
- Wednesday, 17 October
- Second semester examinations begin
- Monday, 22 October
- Labour Day
November 2018
- Thursday, 1 November
- Applications due for the third stage of the Bachelor of Social Work programme in 2019
- Saturday, 10 November
- Second semester examinations end
- Thursday, 15 November
- Applications due for second year classes in Surveying in 2019
December 2018
- Saturday, 8 December
- Graduation ceremonies
- Monday, 10 December
- Applications due for first enrolment in most Honours, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters’ programmes in 2019
- Monday, 10 December
- Applications due from all new and recommencing students, and returning students applying for a new programme, commencing in Summer School or first semester subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2019
- Wednesday, 12 December
- Graduation ceremonies
- Saturday, 15 December
- Due date for submission of Summer School papers for course approval
- Saturday, 15 December
- Graduation ceremonies
January
- Thursday, 3 January
- University reopens
- Sunday, 6 January
- Enrolment/Orientation seminar for new international students
- Sunday, 6 January
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying at Summer School
- Monday, 7 January
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration concerning Summer School papers (a late fee may apply)
- Monday, 7 January
- Summer School classes begin
- Friday, 11 January
- Summer School fees due
- Monday, 14 January
- Last day to add or delete Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
- Tuesday, 15 January
- Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking first semester or full years papers
February
- Monday, 4 February
- Last day to withdraw from Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
- Wednesday, 6 February
- Waitangi Day
- Sunday, 10 February
- Fees due for study beginning in the first semester
- Sunday, 10 February
- Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents - Locals
- Wednesday, 13 February
- Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents - Residential Colleges
- Friday, 15 February
- Summer School classes end
- Friday, 15 February
- Pre Orientation Week Locals Welcome
- Saturday, 16 February
- Summer School examinations begin
- Monday, 18 February
- Academic Orientation Week commences (until 22 February)
- Monday, 18 February
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying in first semester
- Monday, 18 February
- Enrolment / orientation activities for new international students (until 22 February)
- Monday, 18 February
- Academic Orientation Week commences
- Monday, 18 February
- Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until 22 February)
- Monday, 18 February
- Course advice and planning
- Monday, 18 February
- Māori Welcome - Pōwhiri, Ōtākou Marae
- Monday, 18 February
- eTransition
- Monday, 18 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Monday, 18 February
- Student Village
- Monday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 18 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Monday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 18 February
- Locals pre-Convocation Ceremony meetup
- Monday, 18 February
- Convocation Ceremony
- Monday, 18 February
- Convocation Ceremony - Academic welcome for first year students
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Course advice and planning
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Tuesday, 19 February
- eTransition
- Tuesday, 19 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Student Village
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Tuesday, 19 February
- University Collegiate Sports Day
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Course advice and planning
- Wednesday, 20 February
- eTransition
- Wednesday, 20 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Student Village
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 20 February
- New international students Official Welcome and lunch
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 20 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 20 February
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) Orientation Lecture
- Wednesday, 20 February
- New international students - Secrets to academic success
- Thursday, 21 February
- Course advice and planning
- Thursday, 21 February
- Summer School examinations end
- Thursday, 21 February
- eTransition
- Thursday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 21 February
- OUSA Clubs Day
- Thursday, 21 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Thursday, 21 February
- Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
- Thursday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 21 February
- O Week Locals welcome and BBQ
- Thursday, 21 February
- Māori Welcome - Hāngī
- Thursday, 21 February
- New international students - New Zealand culture: Spot the difference
- Thursday, 21 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Thursday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 21 February
- New international students - Thrive and survive
- Thursday, 21 February
- University of Otago Pacific Welcome
- Friday, 22 February
- Preliminary lectures for first semester and full year papers
- Friday, 22 February
- Course advice and planning
- Friday, 22 February
- Academic Orientation Week ends
- Friday, 22 February
- Academic Orientation Week ends
- Friday, 22 February
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking first semester and full year papers (late fee may apply)
- Friday, 22 February
- Preliminary lectures
- Friday, 22 February
- Campus Tour
- Friday, 22 February
- Campus Tour
- Friday, 22 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 25 February
- Formal lectures begin
- Tuesday, 26 February
- UniStart
- Tuesday, 26 February
- UniStart
March
- Friday, 1 March
- Applications due for Final Examination Only for a first semester or full year paper
- Friday, 1 March
- Last day to add first semester or full year papers (5pm deadline)
- Friday, 15 March
- Last day to delete first semester papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
- Friday, 22 March
- Last day to delete full year papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
April
- Friday, 19 April
- Good Friday - Mid-semester break begins
- Monday, 22 April
- Easter Monday
- Tuesday, 23 April
- Otago Anniversary Day observed (Dunedin)
- Thursday, 25 April
- ANZAC Day
- Monday, 29 April
- First semester resumes
May
- Friday, 3 May
- Last day to withdraw from first semester papers (5pm deadline)
- Tuesday, 7 May
- Quality Forum: Captivating and exciting learning in large classes
- Saturday, 11 May
- Graduation ceremonies
- Saturday, 18 May
- Graduation ceremonies
- Friday, 31 May
- Lectures cease before mid-year examinations
June
- Monday, 3 June
- Queen’s Birthday
- Wednesday, 5 June
- First semester examinations begin
- Saturday, 15 June
- Applications due from students taking only second semester papers for a programme subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2019
- Wednesday, 19 June
- First semester examinations end
- Tuesday, 25 June
- Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking only second semester papers
July
- Monday, 1 July
- Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until Friday 5 July)
- Monday, 1 July
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying in second semester
- Monday, 8 July
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking only second semester papers (late fee may apply)
- Monday, 8 July
- Second semester begins
- Wednesday, 10 July
- Fees due for second semester only enrolments
- Friday, 12 July
- Last day to add second semester papers (5pm deadline)
- Friday, 26 July
- Last day to delete second semester papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
- Wednesday, 31 July
- Applications due for Final Examination Only for a second semester paper
