See below for dates and details to help you plan your future.

Otago Pacific Peoples’ Fono

The inaugural Otago Pacific Peoples’ Fono, is scheduled to be held at the St David’s Lecture Complex at the University of Otago, on Wednesday June 2 from 6-8pm.

This is a collaborative event between the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic and a wide range of Pasifika staff from both institutions will be in attendance. 

The evening is aimed at prospective students of Pacific descent and a meal is included. Please pre-register if possible via the QR code on the image.

University of Canterbury Information Evening

The University of Canterbury invites future students and their families to attend a virtual information evening on the 10th June at 6pm. The evening will cover everything you need to know about life and study at UC, including: Degree and course information; Scholarships; Accommodation; and Student Support. Registration is required, and students can register via the following link: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/info-evenings/.

Visiting Institutions

There are a small number of visitors left to visit this term. Make sure you come along to those that you are considering, even if you are not leaving school this year. It is always good to have an understanding about what requirements there are to entering different courses and what the different options are for entering such pathways. Many of these visitors can also help to find jobs and/or apprenticeships and give you helpful advice on how to go about securing work for yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to touch base. Those who are visiting are:

• Police Force – Thursday 10th June 1.30-2.00pm; Williams Room
• BCITO (Building and Construction Apprenticeships) – Thursday 17th June 1.30-2.00pm; Williams Room

NZ Defence Force Information Evening 

The NZ Defence Force are holding an Open Night on 16th June, 5.30-7.00pm at ASB House, 248 Cumberland Street for anyone who is thinking about joining the forces. The sessions are informal and you are welcome to leave at any point.

Other Institute Open Days

For Institutes other than University of Otago and Polytech, Open Days (both virtual and on Campus) are currently scheduled as follows. This will be updated as more dates come to hand.

• Auckland University (On-line) – 29 June (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/undergraduate-study-options/courses-and-careers-open-day.html)
• Lincoln University – 23 July (https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/future-students/2021-open-day/?sti=1)
• Victoria University – 20 August (https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day)
• Auckland University (On Campus) – 28 August (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/undergraduate-study-options/courses-and-careers-open-day.html)
• Canterbury University – 9 September (https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days/