Diary of Key Dates
Student Calendar
For start and end dates of semesters and mid-semester breaks, students should check individual programme booklets for paper details as some programmes of study do not follow the dates given here. Selected individual programme dates are provided following the Diary of Key Dates.
New Zealand School of Music students follow Massey University dates (outlined following) in Manawatu, but follow Victoria University dates in Albany and Wellington.
2012 October
1 Enrolment into papers opens for 2013 academic year (unless otherwise stated for programmes requiring selected entry).
Applications for University Halls of Residence and Apartments submitted by this date will be included in the first round of offers for 2013.
2012 November
19 Summer School begins.
2012 December
5 Due date for new students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2013.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for new students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
Final date for applications for Teaching programmes selection
13 2012 examination results notified about this date.
21 Students liable for exclusion notified.
2013 January
3 Reporting in Person for Summer School January-February classes.
3 Summer School re-commences.
16 Final date for appeals against exclusion.
16 Due date for returning domestic students to apply for enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2013.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for returning domestic students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
31 Final date for withdrawal of application for accommodation in University Halls of Residence (Manawatu and Wellington) without forfeit of deposit.
February
1 Final date for applications to graduate at the Auckland ceremony.
5 Final day of Summer School lectures.
7-8 Reading days prior to Summer School examinations.
11-16 Summer School examinations.
13 Due date for returning International students to apply for enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2013.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for returning International students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
16 Summer School ends.
18-22Campus and College pre-semester activities, including reporting in person and welcome sessions.
20 Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Semester One paper in distance (extramural) or block mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
Dispatch of Semester One and Double Semester distance material normally completed for those who enrol on time.
25 Semester One and Double Semester begins.
March
1 Final date for applications to graduate at Palmerston North and Wellington ceremonies.
1 Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Semester One or Double Semester paper in Internal mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
11 Summer School results notified about this date.
29 Mar - 12 AprMid Semester Break (incl Easter)
31 Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Semester One and Double Semester papers.
April
3-12 Mid-Semester One break (study and field trips, internal; distance learning (extramural) contact courses).
15 Semester One resumes.
16-18 Graduation ceremonies, Auckland.
18 Celebration to honour Pasifika graduates, Auckland.
19 Celebration to honour Māori graduates, Auckland.
May
1 Final date for applications for Veterinary programmes selection.
Due date for all new International students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester Two 2013 conditional upon availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for new domestic students who intend to commence study in Semester Two.
13-15 Graduation ceremonies, Palmerston North.
16 Celebration to honour Pasifika graduates, Palmerston North.
16 Celebration to honour Māori graduates, Palmerston North.
30 Graduation, Wellington.
31 Celebration to honour Māori and Pasifika graduates, Wellington.
Final day of Semester One lectures.
June
4-7 Study break.
10-22 Semester One examinations.
22 Semester One ends.
24 June-12 JulyMid-year break (Distance learning (extramural) campus courses).
26 Due date for all new Domestic students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester Two 2013, conditional on availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/ Cross Credit applications for new International students who intend to commence study in Semester Two.
July
3 Due date for returning students to apply for enrolment in Semester Two 2013, conditional on availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for returning students who intend to commence study in Semester Two.
10 Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Semester Two paper in distance (extramural) or block mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
Dispatch of Semester Two distance material normally completed for those who enrol on time.
11 Semester One examination results notified about this date.
12 Reporting in Person all campuses
15 Semester Two begins.
19 Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Semester two paper in internal mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
31 Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Semester Two papers.
August
26-6 SeptMid-Semester Two break (study and field trips, internal; distance learning (extramural) contact courses).
September
1 Final date for applications to graduate at the Palmerston North November ceremony.
9 Semester Two resumes.
October
1 Final date for applications for NZ School of Music students to graduate at Victoria University December ceremony.
Applications for University Halls of Residence and Apartments submitted by this date will be included in the first round of offers for 2014.
18 Final day of Semester Two lectures.
21-25 Study break.
29-13 NovExaminations for Semester Two and Double Semester papers.
30 Due date for all new students to apply for admission in Summer School 2013, conditional on availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit for all applications for new students who intend to commence study in Summer School.
November
6 Due date for returning students to apply for enrolment in Summer School 2013, conditional on availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/Cross Credit applications for returning students who intend to commence study in Summer School.
11 Dispatch of Summer School distance material normally completed for those who enrol on time.
13 Semester Two ends.
Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Summer School paper in distance (extramural) or block mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
18 Summer School begins.
22 Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2013 to add a Summer School paper in Internal mode.
29 Graduation ceremonies, Palmerston North.
December
6 Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Summer School papers.
12 Semester Two and Double Semester examination results notified about this date.
18 Students liable for exclusion notified.
23 Last day of Summer School lectures for 2013.
2014 January
3 Summer School resumes.
2014 February
4 Final day of Summer School lectures.
10-15 Summer School Examinations.
15 Summer School ends.
2013 Semester Dates for Specified Programmes
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University Wide
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Institute of Education
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NZSM
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School of Aviation
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Semester Dates
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Initial Teacher Education programmes
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Graduate Diploma Teaching (Primary)
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Graduate Diploma Teaching (Secondary)
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Wellington & Albany Campuses
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Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)
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| Semester One Begins |
Feb-25
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Feb-04
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Jan-21
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Jan-28
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Mar-04
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Returning Students Jan 7
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(Jan 28 Te Aho Tatairangi)
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New Intake Jan 18
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| Mid Semester One Break (incl Easter) |
Mar 29 - Apr 12
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Apr 1 - Apr 12
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Apr 1 - Apr 12
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Apr 22 - May 3
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Mar 27 - Apr 3
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Mar 29 - Apr 2
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| Semester One Ends |
Jun-22
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Jun-22
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Jun-22
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Jun-29
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Jul-03
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Jun-28
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| Mid Year Break |
Jun 24 - Jul 14
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Jun 24 - Jul 6
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Jun 24 - Jul 6
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Jul 1 - 13
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Jul 4 - 12
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Jun 29 - Jul 14
subject to approval by CFI
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| Semester Two Begins |
Jul-15
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Jul-08
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Jul-08
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Jul-15
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Jul-15
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Returning Students Jul 15
New Intake Jul 8
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| Mid Semester Two Break |
Aug 26 - Sept 6
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Sept 30 - Oct 4
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Sept 30 - Oct 11
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Sept 30 - Oct 11
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Aug 26 - Sept 6
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Aug 26 - Sept 6 subject to approval by CFI
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| Semester Two Ends |
Nov-13
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Nov-13
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Nov-29
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Nov-13
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Nov-15
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Dec-20
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| Summer School begins |
Nov-18
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Nov-18
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| Mid Semester Break |
Dec 24 - Jan 2 2014
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| Summer School Ends |
Feb 15 2014
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Administrative Calendar & Statutory Holidays
2012 December
7 University Council meets.
10 Academic Committee meets.
21 University closes at 5pm.
2013 January
3 University re-opens.
21 Wellington Anniversary Day Holiday, Manawatu campus and Wellington campus.
28 Auckland Anniversary Day Holiday, Albany campus.
February
6 Waitangi Day.
11 Academic Committee meets.
20 Academic Board meets.
March
1 University Council meets.
11 Academic Committee meets.
Final date to consider Committee for University Academic Programmes (CUAP) proposals for round one.
20 Academic Board meets.
29-2 April Easter break.
April
3-12 Conferences at the Manawatu campus.
8 Academic Committee meets.
16-19 Graduation - Auckland.
24 Academic Board meets.
25 Anzac Day.
May
1 Deadline for submission of information on programme offerings for 2013.
3 University Council meets.
13 Academic Committee meets.
Final date for considering changes to the 2013 University Calendar.
13-17 Graduation - Palmerston North.
30-31 Graduation - Wellington.
June
3 Queen's Birthday observance.
10 Academic Committee meets.
19 Academic Board meets.
24 June-12 JulyConferences at the Manawatu campus.
July
5 University Council meets.
8 Academic Committee meets.
Final date to consider Committee for University Academic Programmes (CUAP) proposals for round two.
17 Academic Board meets.
August
12 Academic Committee meets.
21 Academic Board meets.
26-6 SeptConferences at the Manawatu campus.
September
6 University Council meets.
9 Academic Committee meets.
October
4 University Council meets.
7 Academic Committee meets.
16 Academic Board meets.
28 Labour Day.
November
11 Academic Committee meets.
20 Academic Board meets.
29 Graduation - Palmerston North.
December
6 University Council meets.
9 Academic Committee meets.
23 University closes at 5pm.
2014 January
3 University re-opens.
