University Of Otago Academic Calendar 2019 - 2020

University of Otago Academic Calendar 2019 – 2020

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

Summer School classes begin Monday, 7 January

Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration concerning Summer School papers (a late fee may apply) Thursday, 10 January

Applications due for Final Examination Only for a Summer School paper 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
Friday, 15 February: Summer School classes end
Saturday, 16 February: Summer School examinations begin
Monday, 18 February: Academic Orientation Week commences
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: Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until 22 February)
Monday, 18 February: Academic Orientation Week commences (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: Student Village
Monday, 18 February: UNIO 101: University transition and success
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 – Academic welcome for first year students
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: Campus Tour
Tuesday, 19 February: Student Village
Tuesday, 19 February: UNIO 101: University transition and success
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: Student Village
Wednesday, 20 February: Campus Tour
Wednesday, 20 February: Campus Tour
Wednesday, 20 February: Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
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: UNIO 101: University transition and success
Thursday, 21 February: OUSA Clubs Day
Thursday, 21 February: Campus Tour
Thursday, 21 February: O Week Locals welcome and BBQ
Thursday, 21 February: Campus Tour
Thursday, 21 February: Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
Thursday, 21 February: New international students – New Zealand culture: Spot the difference
Thursday, 21 February: Māori Welcome – Hāngī
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: 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: Course advice and planning
Friday, 22 February: Preliminary lectures for first semester and full year papers
Friday, 22 February: Campus Tour
Friday, 22 February: Campus Tour
Friday, 22 February: Campus Tour
Monday, 25 February: Formal lectures begin

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)
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: 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)
Tuesday, 23 July: Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking only second semester papers (late fee may apply)
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

August

Saturday, 17 August: Graduation ceremony
Saturday, 24 August: Mid-semester break begins
Saturday, 31 August: Applications due for first enrolment in Teacher Education programmes in 2020

September

Sunday, 1 September: Applications due for Music Performance papers in 2020
Monday, 2 September: Second semester resumes
Friday, 13 September: Last day to withdraw from second semester and full year papers (5pm deadline)
Sunday, 15 September: Applications due for first year courses in Dental Technology, Oral Health and Radiation Therapy, and second year classes in Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy in 2020

October

Tuesday, 1 October: Applications due for second year classes in Law in 2020
Friday, 11 October: Lectures end before second semester examinations
Wednesday, 16 October: Second semester examinations begin
Monday, 28 October: Labour Day

November

Friday, 1 November: Applications due for the third stage of the Bachelor of Social Work programme in 2020
Saturday, 9 November: Second semester examinations end
Friday, 15 November: Applications due for second year classes in Surveying in 2020

December

Saturday, 7 December: Graduation ceremonies
Tuesday, 10 December: Applications due for first enrolment in most Honours, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters’ programmes in 2020
Tuesday, 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 2020
Wednesday, 11 December: Graduation ceremonies
Saturday, 14 December: Graduation ceremonies
Sunday, 15 December: Due date for submission of Summer School papers for course approval