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Visit this articleThis handbook provides information to support you throughout your distance study at Otago.
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Check the 2020 Guide to the Library for information and services offered by the University Library.
Please feel free to contact the Distance Learning Office if you can't quite find what you're looking for. Our email address is distance.learning@otago.ac.nz and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
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Visit this article*The University of Otago is a national university with a physical presence throughout New Zealand. Distance learning programmes can emanate from any of our centres.
Visit this article*Remember to update your contact details to ensure you get the latest communications from the University.
Visit this articleThere are a wide range of services for students studying at a distance.
Visit this articleImportant information regarding changes of course, contact details, etc.
Visit this articleYour ID card is your key to what Otago has to offer. It identifies you as a member of the University of Otago community, provides essential personal identification, and should be presented on request to University staff whose assigned responsibilities authorise them to seek proper identification.
Visit this articleThere are a number of ways coursework can be submitted for assessment.
Visit this articleThe Student Administration, Exams team advises students regarding examination-related matters and administers Special Consideration, Variation, and Alternative Arrangement applications.
Visit this articleStudents attending the University of Otago are expected to perform at a satisfactory academic level.
Visit this articleAll the hard work has paid off. You can attend in person or simply organise for a digital copy of your qualifications.
Visit this articleBooks prescribed for your course will usually be available from the University Book Shop (Otago) Ltd (UBS)
Visit this articleOnline learning environments provide access to course materials, discussion forums, workshops, quizzes, blogs and wikis, and online assessment via the internet.
Visit this articleThe video link above shows you how easy it is to join a Zoom web conference for your classes!
Visit this articleSome distance papers offered by the University of Otago are taught via the University’s national Audioconference network.
Visit this articleCourse material and other information may also be available in a range of multimedia formats (in addition to print).
Visit this articleResidential/Block workshops may be part of the paper you have enrolled in. These events may be optional or mandatory, but are always a key part of your course of study.
Visit this articleThe Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) offers Student Learning Development (SLD) services to support distance students at all levels of study.
Visit this articleSee the Guide to Library Services for information and services offered by the University Library.
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