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 2022, you are only a finalist if you expect to finish your qualification in 2022.
If you are not sure if you will be a finalist this year, please contact AskOtago:
Freephone 0800 80 80 98 (within New Zealand)
Tel +64 3 479 7000
Email university@otago.ac.nz