Upcoming events offer you the chance to visit our campuses, check that you are on track for admission, and learn more about Victoria University of Wellington.
Study in Wellington 2021—Online Information Series
Study in Wellington 2021 is the best opportunity to see all that Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has to offer and to get a taste of university life.
Physical Open Day cancelled
Given the current COVID-19 alert levels, the face-to-face Open Day on Friday 21 August 2020 is cancelled. Our campuses, and halls of residents are not open to visitors or guests at Level 2, and we will be unable to host any tours or visits on the day.
The University continues to follow all protocols and advice from the Ministry of Health and the government, and to take all possible actions against the virus. Instead we will offer our prospective student community an enhanced online experience to bring to life the fantastic student experience at Te Herenga Waka. Our top priority is keeping our school communities and staff safe, while continuing to ensure students, whānau and schools have all the information and support needed to make decisions about future study.
Experience the University online
Register to take part in our online event series, where you will find out about living and studying in Wellington next year, including key dates and next steps.
- Discover what our students say about living and studying in the culture capital, including hearing from a panel of current students
- Experience lecture and subject information videos from our academic staff
- Learn where a world-class qualification from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington can take you
- Find out more about accommodation options, watch an accommodation Q&A session with accommodation staff and residential advisers and apply for the halls of residence in 2021
- Explore our scholarship offerings, find out what you might be eligible for and how to apply
- Order information packs to be sent to you
Important dates and deadlines 2020
August 2020
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 | Halls of residence applications open for 2021 |
| Fri 14 | Last day for withdrawal from full-year courses. After this date, the associate dean’s approval is required |
| Mon 17 | Mid-Trimester 2 break begins |
| Fri 21 | Study in Wellington 2021—Online Information Series |
| Mon 31 | Trimester 2 resumes |
September 2020
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fri 18 | Last day for withdrawal from Trimester 2 courses. After this date, the associate dean’s approval is required |
| Mon 28 | Trimester 2 aegrotat period begins |
October 2020
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 | Open for 2021 online enrolment |
| Thu 1 | Application deadline to have qualification awarded at the December graduation ceremonies |
| Thu 1 | Offers sent for 2021 halls of residence |
| Fri 16 | Trimester 2 and full-year teaching period ends |
| Mon 19 | Trimester 2 assessment period begins |
| Sat 24 | Trimester 2 assessment period ends |
| Mon 26 | Labour Day (University closed) |
| Tue 27 | Applications due for courses and programmes starting in Trimester 3 |
| Tue 27 | Discretionary Entrance and Special Admission for Trimester 3 courses close |
November 2020
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 | Closing date for round three applications for doctoral admission and doctoral scholarships |
| Sun 1 | Closing date for Wellington Graduate Awards and Master’s-by-Thesis scholarships |
| Tue 3 | International Students’ Orientation begins and runs for two days |
| Thu 5 | Online enrolment closes for Trimester 3 |
| Thu 5 | Grade entry deadline for Trimester 2 and full-year courses (except LAWS 100–399 courses) |
| Fri 6 | Deadline for payment of fees for Trimester 3 November–December 2020 and November 2020–February 2021 courses |
| Mon 9 | Trimester 3 begins |
| Tue 10 | Grade entry deadline for Trimester 2 and full-year LAWS 100–399 courses |
| Fri 13 | No addition of Trimester 3 November–December 2020 courses |
| Fri 13 | Students giving notice of withdrawal from a Trimester 3 November–December 2020 course after this date will not receive a refund of tuition fees |
| Fri 20 | No addition of Trimester 3 November 2020–February 2021 courses |
| Fri 20 | Students giving notice of withdrawal from a Trimester 3 November 2020–February 2021 course after this date will not receive a refund of tuition fees |
December 2020
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tue 1 | Deadline for applications to limited entry programmes and courses |
| Fri 4 | Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Master of Teaching and Learning programmes end |
| Wed 9 | Last day for withdrawal from Trimester 3 November–December 2020 courses. After this date, the associate dean’s approval is required |
| Wed 9 | Graduation ceremonies at the Michael Fowler Centre |
| Thu 10 | Graduation ceremonies at the Michael Fowler Centre |
| Fri 11 | Graduation ceremonies at Te Herenga Waka Marae |
| Fri 18 | Trimester 3 ends. Last day of teaching 2020 |
| Mon 21 | University closed (reopens 11 January 2021) |