Make sure you book your flights to arrive in time for the International Student Enrolment and Orientation Seminars.
If you are a new international student you must attend an Enrolment/Orientation seminar. At this seminar you will need to bring your original passport and a copy of your visa that allows you to study at Otago so that your enrolment can be completed. You can register for a session online before you travel or as soon as you arrive.
- If you're starting in the first semester in 2019 you should arrive on campus by 18 February 2019. Orientation activities will run from 14-22 February and formal lectures begin on 25 February.
- If you're starting in the second semester in 2019 you should arrive on campus by 1 July 2019. Orientation activities will run from 1-5 July and formal lectures begin on 8 July.
Key Dates for International Students*
Summer School
| 6 January | Latest arrival date for new international students studying at Summer School Enrolment/Orientation seminar for new international students |
| 7 January | Summer School lectures begin |
First semester
| 18 February | New international students for first semester should arrive by this date |
| 18-22 February | New International Student Orientation |
| 22 February | Preliminary lectures held |
| 25 February | Formal lectures begin |
Second semester
| 1 July | New international students for second semester should arrive by this date |
| 1-5 July | New International Student Orientation |
| 8 July | Second semester lectures begin |
* Please note that these are only some of the key dates for 2019 - please see the Academic key dates page for the full list: