University Of Otago Term Dates 2021

The week map refers to the University of Otago academic year and does not necessarily correspond with other week maps. The key study dates for the 2021 academic calendar are as follows:



2021 Study dates

The key study dates for the 2021 academic calendar are as follows:



Further information



Summer School

11 JanuarySummer School lectures beginDue date for completion of course enrolment declaration concerning Summer School papers (late fee may apply)
15 JanuaryDue date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking semester 1 or full year papers
18 JanuaryLast day to add or delete Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
3 FebruaryLast day to withdraw from Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
6 FebruaryWaitangi Day 
8 FebruaryWaitangi Day (observed)
19 FebruarySummer School lectures cease
20 FebruarySummer School examination period begins
25 FebruarySummer School examination period ends

First semester

26 FebruaryPreliminary lectures heldDue date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking semester 1and full-year papers (a late fee may apply)
1 MarchFormal lectures begin
5 MarchLast day to add semester 1 or full-year papers (5pm deadline)
19 MarchLast day to delete semester 1 papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
26 MarchLast day to delete full-year papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
2 AprilMid-semester break begins/Good Friday (public holiday)
5 AprilEaster Monday (public holiday)
6 AprilOtago Anniversary Day observed (Dunedin)
12 AprilFirst semester resumes
25 AprilANZAC Day
26 AprilANZAC Day observed
7 MayLast day to withdraw from semester 1 papers (5pm deadline)
4 JuneFirst semester lectures cease
7 JuneQueen’s Birthday (public holiday)
9 JuneFirst semester examination period begins
23 JuneFirst semester examination period ends
25 JuneDue date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking only semester 2 papers

Second semester

12 JulySecond semester lectures beginDue date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking only semester 2 papers (late fee may apply)
16 JulyLast day to add semester 2 papers (5pm deadline) 
30 JulyLast day to delete semester 2 papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
30 AugustMid-semester break begins
6 SeptemberSecond semester resumes
17 SeptemberLast day to withdraw from semester 2 and full-year papers (5pm deadline)
15 OctoberSecond semester lectures cease
20 OctoberSecond semester examination period begins
25 OctoberLabour Day (public holiday)
13 NovemberSecond semester examination period ends