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I am a (select one of the following):

New student
Someone applying to study at Otago for the first time.
Returning student
Enrolled at the University in one or both of the previous two years.
Returning student applying for a new programme
Enrolled at the University in one or both of the previous two years and are changing programmes*.
Recommencing student
Enrolled at the University previously but not in the preceding two years.

To enrol at Otago you must complete the following process:

Before you apply

1

Are you eligible for admission to the University?
Applies to: New students

To be eligible for admission you must:

  • meet the age requirement (be at least 16 years old by the first day of classes in your period of study)
  • hold (or expect to gain) a university entrance qualification
  • meet language requirements

For more information see: Entrance

2

What do you want to study?
Applies to: All students

Otago offers a wide range of study options. Things to consider are:

  • what you intend to study including your programme, specialisation (major subject or endorsement (if applicable), minor subject), and paper choices
  • where you intend to study
  • when you intend to start

These choices will affect each other.

For more information see: Qualifications

3

What are the entry requirements of the programme?
Applies to: New or recommencing students; Returning students applying for a new programme

Different types of programmes have different entry requirements.

  • General bachelors'degrees are subject to the Entry Pathway system
  • Specialised bachelors' degrees have their own specific entry requirements, restricted choice of papers and admission procedures.

For more information see: Planning

4

What are the application due dates?
Applies to: New or recommencing students; Returning students applying for a new programme

While you can start the application process via eVision as early as May, you must submit your application by certain due dates.

Make sure to take note of the due date that applies to the programme you're interested in to avoid missing out – some programmes will not accept late applications.

For more information see: Important dates

Application

5

Creating your eVision account
Applies to: New students

eVision is the University's student management system, and is your one-stop shop for study-related information.

Once you have answered questions 1-4, you're ready to create your eVision account.

Select the button on the programme page and provide the required details.

Visit: Creating your eVision account

6

Complete and submit your application
Applies to: New and recommencing students; Returning students applying for a new programme

Log into your eVision portal

  • Under My programmes and papers:
    • Select Complete application (if new student)
    • Select Apply for another programme (if existing student)
  • Complete steps until green tick appears
  • Submit your application

For more information see: Submitting

7

University Admission
Applies to: New or recommencing students

University staff will process your application including:

  • verifying your identity
  • checking your University Entrance qualification
  • verifying that you meet age and language requirements.

They may also request any additional documentation that may be required.

For more information see: Submitted

8

Programme admission
Applies to: New or recommencing students; Returning students applying for a new programme

The Department or Division responsible for your programme will:

  • assess your application
  • request any additional documentation that may be required

The University will inform you of the outcome and (if appropriate) make you an offer via eVision. Accept this offer to proceed to Course Enrolment.

For more information see: Submitted

Course enrolment

9

Provide Annual Details
Applies to: All students

Every year you must provide information required by the New Zealand Government and/or the University (e.g. study address, emergency contact details).

For more information see: Course enrolment

10

Select your papers
Applies to: All students

eVision guides you through the process of selecting papers. Once you have selected your papers, and applied for any special or departmental permission you may need, you must submit your paper selection for course approval.

For more information see: Selecting papers

11

Course approval
Applies to: All students

Your paper selection will be reviewed and you will be advised via your eVision portal whether your paper selection has been approved or declined.

For more information see: Course approval

12

Complete the declaration
Applies to: All students

To finalise your enrolment you must complete the online declaration via eVision.

For more information see: Course approval declaration

Payment of fees

13

Pay your fees
Applies to: All students

You will find all the information you need to organise payment in the Finance section of your eVision portal.

For more information see: Fees

* See the Terminology page for definitions.
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