The key study dates for the 2022 academic calendar are as follows:
Further information
Future students — key dates for applications
Summer School
| 10 January | Summer School commences |
| 6 February | Waitangi Day |
| 7 February | Waitangi Day observed |
| 18 February | Summer School lectures cease |
| 19 February | Summer School examinations begin |
| 24 February | Summer School examinations end |
Semester 1
| 25 February | Preliminary lectures held |
| 28 February | Formal lectures begin |
| 15 April | Mid-semester break begins/Good Friday |
| 18 April | Easter Monday |
| 19 April | Otago Anniversary Day observed (Dunedin) |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day |
| 26 April | Semester 1 resumes |
| 3 June | Semester 1 lectures cease |
| 6 June | Queen's Birthday |
| 8 June | Semester 1 examinations begin |
| 22 June | Semester 1 examinations end |
| 24 June | Matariki public holiday |
Semester 2
| 11 July | Semester 2 lectures begin |
| 27 August | Mid-semester break begins |
| 5 September | Semester 2 resumes |
| 14 October | Semester 2 lectures cease |
| 19 October | Semester 2 examinations begin |
| 24 October | Labour Day |
| 12 November | Semester 2 examinations end |
The study dates for some courses offered by the College of Education or the Division of Health Sciences may differ from those listed above. Please contact the applicable academic department for further information.