Important dates
Keep up to date with everything that's happening around campus. Look out for upcoming exams, holidays, semesters and more. Some programmes may have slightly different start/end dates from what is shown below, so be sure to check with your programme lead.
2022 Certificate programmes semester dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
Mon 18 July - Fri 30 September |
Semester two (term three) |
|
Sat 1 October - Sun 16 October |
Semester break/holiday |
|
Mon 17 October - Fri 25 November |
Semester two (term four) |
2023 Certificate programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 February – 06 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 07 April – 21 April | Holiday 1 |
| 24 April – 30 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 03 July – 14 July | Holiday 2 |
| 17 July – 22 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 25 September – 06 October | Holiday 3 |
| 09 October – 24 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2022 Diploma/Degree programmes semester dates
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
|
Mon 18 July - Fri 30 September |
Semester two (term three) |
|
Sat 1 October - Sun 16 October |
Semester break/holiday |
|
Mon 17 October - Fri 18 November |
Semester two (term four) |
2023 Diploma/Degree programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 20 February – 06 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 07 April – 21 April | Holiday 1 |
| 24 April – 23 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 26 June – 14 July | Holiday 2 |
| 17 July – 22 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 25 September – 06 October | Holiday 3 |
| 09 October – 17 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2022 Graduation dates
Please visit our graduation page for the latest information for graduation dates and information for guests and graduands.
2022 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days
| Date | Event | Location affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Thu 6 October 2022 |
All staff development day |
Campuses open |
|
Mon 24 October 2022 |
Labour Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Fri 23 December 2022 - Tue 3 January 2023 |
Otago Polytechnic is closed for the Christmas break |
All campuses closed |
|
Wed 4 January 2023 |
Otago Polytechnic reopens |
All campuses open |
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