University of Otagouni Double Degree Programme Double degree programme A programme of study that leads towards two degrees (e.g. BA and BCom), normally including cross crediting. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Domestic student Domestic student Students are classified as domestic if they are New Zealand citizens (including citizens of the Cook Islands, Tokelau, and Niue), or holders of New…
University of Otagouni Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees The most advanced degrees of the University, mostly awarded on the basis of a thesis or a portfolio of published works of special excellence,…
University of Otagouni Division Division The University is divided into four teaching Divisions - Commerce (also known as the Otago Business School), Health Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences - which include the staff in all of the Departments and…
University of Otagouni Distance Learning Distance Learning Planned learning that normally occurs in a different place or at a different time from teaching. It requires special course design and instruction techniques…
University of Otagouni Dissertation Dissertation An extended piece of written work, normally based on original research, required for an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma and for some masters' degrees. See Also: University…
University of Otagouni Discretionary Entrance Discretionary Entrance The method for students under 20 years of age and without a New Zealand University Entrance qualification to gain admission to University. Usually based…
University of Otagouni Diploma Diploma See Postgraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Department Department An organisational unit of the University consisting of academic staff teaching a particular subject or discipline together with supporting general staff. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Deletion (of a paper or programme) Deletion (of a paper or programme) Deletion of a paper or programme (as opposed to withdrawal) indicates the student has removed the…
University of Otagouni Debtor Debtor A student who owes money to the University and is listed as a debtor. Such students will not have access to the full range of University…
University of Otagouni Dean Dean The academic and administrative Head of a School or Faculty. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Credit for study elsewhere (transfer credit) Credit for study elsewhere (transfer credit) Credit may be granted towards Otago qualifications based on study completed at another tertiary institution, or…
University of Otagouni Cross Credit Cross Credit Cross credit describes the situation in which a pass in a University of Otago course or paper is able to be credited by a…
University of Otagouni Credit Credit Papers or points passed at Otago, or for which a student has been granted ad eundem credit (including transfer and RPL credit - see entry for…
University of Otagouni Course advice Course advice Academic advice provided to a student concerning his or her studies and future plans.
University of Otagouni Course approval Course approval The step of course enrolment in which a student's finalised course for the year or semester is accepted by both the University of Otago…
University of Otagouni Course enrolment Course enrolment Course enrolment is the part of the enrolment process where students provide or update their personal details, select their papers, and complete a declaration…
University of Otagouni Course Course The collection of papers for which a student is enrolled in a particular semester or year. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Council Council The governing body of the University. See Also: University of Otago Admissions