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Key dates and decisions for your study in 2022

Rachel Campbell —

  • Course selection
  • Scholarship Application closing dates

  • Hall of Residence closing dates

  • University Open Days
  • "Hands-on Otago" - applications for January 2022 'open'


Hands-On Otago

Applications are now open for 2022 Year 12 and 13 students. This event is held from 16-21 January 2022. Applications close on 24th September. Some Scholarships are available. If you would like more information please head to the following link: www.otago.ac.nz/hands-on-at-otago/.


Course Selection Help for Tertiary Study

Key Tertiary institutions will be at King's High School during this term to help students with course selection and any other issues they may have. Make sure you come along and ask any questions you might have.

    • University of Canterbury – Monday 16th August; 11am in the Williams Room
    • Otago Polytechnic – Thursday 19th August (all day). Sessions will be held in the Library. A timetable will be provided closer to the time of when to attend based on your area of study
    • Victoria University – Monday 6th September; 3pm in the Library


Scholarship Application Closing Dates

Scholarship applications for key Universities close on the following dates. Note that there is no leniency on closing dates/times and submission after these dates will mean your application is not considered.

    • University of Otago – 15th August
    • University of Canterbury – 15th August (11.59pm)
    • Victoria University – 1st September


Application Closing Dates

  • Applications for the Teacher Education Programme at University of Otago close on 31st August.
  • Applications for the School of Performing Arts at University of Otago close on 1st September.

If you require assistance with your application, please see Mrs Campbell in the Careers Office.


Hall of Residence Applications

Hall of Residence applications are now open for most Universities. Applications close mid-late September, depending on the Institute, however it is strongly advised to get your application in well in advance of this. Details for specific Universities can be found via the following links:


University of Victoria Open Day

The University of Victoria is holding their Open Day on Friday 20th August. A programme and further details can be found via the University’s website https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day


University of Canterbury Open Day

The University of Canterbury are holding their Open Day on Thursday 9th September. Further information can be found via their website https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days


Auckland University Open Day

The University of Auckland is holding their Open Day on Saturday 28th August. Further details can be found on their website https://www.opendayonline.ac.nz/Register?utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=OpenDay2021&utm_content=&utm_source=friendlyURL


Queenstown Resort College Information Evening

Queenstown Resort College (QRC) will be holding an Information Evening in Dunedin on Monday 16th August. This will be held at the Heritage Leisure Lodge, Oaast House Room, 30 Duke Street, North Dunedin from 6.00pm-7.30pm. There will be a presentation following by a Q&A session with light refreshments provided.