Diary of Key Dates 2012Diary 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.
2011 October
1Enrolment into papers opens for 2012 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 2012.
2011 November
21Summer School begins.
2011 December
7Due date for new students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2012.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/ Cross Credit applications for new students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
152011 examination results notified about this date.
22Students liable for exclusion notified.
2012 January
4Reporting in Person for Summer School January-February classes.
4Summer School re-commences.
11Final date for appeals against exclusion.
18Due date for returning domestic students to apply for enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2012.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/ Cross Credit applications for returning domestic students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
31Final date for withdrawal of application for accommodation in University Halls of Residence without forfeit of deposit.
February
1Final date for applications to graduate at Albany campus.
7Final day of Summer School lectures.
8-10Study days prior to Summer School examinations.
13-18Summer School examinations.
15Due date for returning International students to apply for enrolment in Semester One or Double Semester 2012.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/ Cross Credit applications for returning International students who intend to commence study in Semester One.
18Summer School ends.
20-24Campus and College pre-semester activities, including reporting in person and welcome sessions.
22Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2012 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 extramural material normally completed for those who enrol by mid-January.
27Semester One and Double Semester begins
March
1Final date for applications to graduate at Manawatu campus and Wellington campus.
2Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2012 to add a Semester One or Double Semester paper in Internal mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
12Summer School results notified about this date.
16Final date for Student Association/Society fee payment or exemption.
31Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Semester One and Double Semester papers.
April
11-20Mid-Semester One break(study and field trips, internal; distance learning (extramural) contact courses).
17-20Graduation ceremonies, Auckland.
18Celebration to honour Pasifika graduands, Auckland.
20Celebration to honour Māori graduates, Auckland.
23Semester One resumes
May
1Final date for applications for Veterinary programmes selection.
Due date for all new International students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester Two 2012
14-17Graduation ceremonies, Palmerston North.
17Celebration to honour Pasifika graduates, Palmerston North.
18Celebration to honour Māori graduates, Palmerston North.
31Graduation, Wellington.
June
1Celebration to honour Māori and Pasifika graduates, Wellington.
Final day of Semester One lectures.
5-8 Study break
11-23Semester One examinations.
23Semester One ends.
25 June - 13 July
Mid-year break (Distance learning (extramural) campus courses)
27Due date for all new Domestic students to apply for admission and enrolment in Semester Two 2012, conditional on availability of remaining places.
Due date for all Transfer of Academic Credit/ Cross Credit applications for new students who intend to commence study in Semester Two
July
4Due date for returning students to apply for enrolment in Semester Two 2012, 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.
11Due date for students who are already enrolled In 2012 to add a Semester Two paper in distance (extramural) or block mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
Dispatch of Semester Two distance learning (extramural) material normally completed.
12Semester One examination results notified about this date.
13Reporting in Person all campuses
16Semester Two begins
20Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2012 to add a Semester two paper in internal mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
31Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Semester Two papers
August
27-7 SeptMid-Semester Two break(study and field trips, internal; distance learning (extramural) contact courses).
September
1Final date for applications to graduate at Manawatu Campus November.
10Semester Two resumes.
October
1Final date for applications for NZ School of Music students to graduate in December.
Applications for University Halls of Residence and Apartments submitted by this date will be included in the first round of offers for 2013.
19Final day of Semester Two lectures
23-26Study break
29-14 NovExaminations for Semester Two and Double Semester papers.
31Due date for new students to apply for admission and enrolment in Summer School 2012, 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
7Due date for returning students to apply for enrolment In Summer School 2012, 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.
8Dispatch of Summer School distance learning (extramural) material normally completed for those who enrol by end of October.
14Semester Two ends.
Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2012 to add a Summer School paper in distance (extramural) or block mode conditional on availability of remaining places.
19Summer School begins.
23Due date for students who are already enrolled in 2012 to add a Summer School paper in Internal mode.
30Graduation ceremonies, Palmerston North.
December
7Final date for payment of outstanding fees for Summer School papers.
13Semester Two and Double Semester examination results notified about this date.
19Students liable for exclusion notified.
21Last day of Summer School lectures for 2012.
2013 January
3Summer School resumes.
February
5Final day of Summer School lectures.
11-16Summer School Examinations.
16Summer School ends.
2012 Semester Dates
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College 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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BAv(ATP)
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| Semester One Begins |
Feb-27
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Feb-07
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Jan-16
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Feb-07
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Feb-27
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Returning Students Jan 9 |
| Mid Semester One Break (incl Easter) |
Apr 6 - 20
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Apr 6 - 20
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Apr 6 - 20
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Apr 6 - 20
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Apr 6 - 20
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Apr 6 - 10
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| Semester One Ends |
Jun-23
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Jun-23
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Jun-23
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Jun-29
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Jun-27
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Jun-29
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| Mid Year Break |
Jun 25 - Jul 13
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Jun 25 - Jul 6
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Jun 25 - Jul 6
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Jul 2 - 13
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Jun 28 - Jul 6
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| Semester Two Begins |
Jul-16
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Jul-09
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Jul-09
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Jul-16
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Jul-09
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Returning Students Jul 9 |
| Mid Semester Two Break |
Aug 27 - Sept 7
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Oct 1 - 5
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Oct 1 - 12
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Oct 1 - 12
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Aug 20 - 31
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tbc
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| Semester Two Ends |
Nov-14
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Nov-14
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Nov-30
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Nov-14
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Nov-10
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Dec-21
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| Summer School begins |
Nov-19
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Nov-12
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| Mid Semester Break |
Dec 24 - Jan 2
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Dec 24 - Jan 2
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| Summer School Ends |
Feb 16 (2013)
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Administrative Calendar & Statutory Holidays
2011 December
2University Council meets.
22University closes at 5pm.
2012 January
4University re-opens.
23Wellington Anniversary Day Holiday, Manawatu campus and Wellington campus.
30Auckland Anniversary Day Holiday, Albany campus.
February
6Waitangi Day.
7Academic Committee meets.
15Academic Board meets.
March
2University Council meets.
12Academic Committee meets.
Final date to consider Committee for University Academic Programmes (CUAP) proposals for round one.
21Academic Board meets.
April
6-10Easter break.
11-20Conferences at the Manawatu campus.
16Academic Committee meets.
17-20Graduation - Auckland.
25Anzac Day.
26Academic Board meets.
May
1Deadline for submission of information on programme offerings for 2013.
4University Council meets.
7Academic Committee meets.
Final date for considering changes to the 2013 University Calendar.
14-18Graduation - Palmerston North.
31-1 JunGraduation - Wellington.
June
4Queen's Birthday observance.
11Academic Committee meets.
20Academic Board meets.
25 June-13 July
Conferences at the Manawatu campus.
July
6University Council meets.
9Academic Committee meets.
Final date to consider Committee for University Academic Programmes (CUAP) proposals for round two.
18Academic Board meets.
August
6Academic Committee meets.
15Academic Board meets.
27-7 Sept Conferences at the Manawatu campus.
September
7University Council meets.
10Academic Committee meets.
October
5University Council meets.
8Academic Committee meets.
17Academic Board meets.
22Labour Day.
November
12Academic Committee meets.
21Academic Board meets.
30Graduation - Palmerston North.
December
7University Council meets.
10Academic Committee meets.
21University closes at 5pm
2013 January
3University re-opens.
