You are considered a finalist if you are a student enrolled for a course that will complete your qualification in this semester or year. If you are enrolled in 2018, you are only a finalist if you expect to finish your qualification in 2018.
If you are not sure if you will be a finalist this year, please contact AskOtago:
Tel +64 9 479 7000 or 0800 80 80 98
Email university@otago.ac.nz