Enrolling at Otago

To be eligible for admission you must:

• meet the age requirement (be at least 16 years old by the first day of classes in your period of study)
• hold (or expect to gain) a university entrance qualification
• meet language requirements

For more information see: Entrance

Otago offers a wide range of study options. Things to consider are:

• what you intend to study including your programme, specialisation (major subject or endorsement (if applicable), minor subject), and paper choices
• where you intend to study
• when you intend to start

These choices will affect each other.

For more information see: Qualifications

Different types of programmes have different entry requirements.

• General bachelors' degrees are subject to the Entry Pathway system
• Specialised bachelors' degrees have their own specific entry requirements, restricted choice of papers and admission procedures.

For more information see: Planning

While you can start the application process via eVision as early as May, you must submit your application by certain due dates.

Make sure to take note of the due date that applies to the programme you're interested in to avoid missing out – some programmes will not accept late applications.

For more information see: Important dates

eVision is the University's student management system, and is your one-stop shop for study-related information.

Once you have answered questions 1-4, you're ready to create your eVision account.

Select the button on the programme page and provide the required details.

Visit: Creating your eVision account

Log into your eVision portal

• Under My programmes and papers:
  • Select Complete application (if new student)
  • Select Apply for another programme (if existing student)
• Complete steps until green tick appears
• Submit your application

For more information see: Submitting

University staff will process your application including:

• verifying your identity
• checking your University Entrance qualification
• verifying that you meet age and language requirements.

They may also request any additional documentation that may be required.

For more information see: Submitted

The Department or Division responsible for your programme will:

• assess your application
• request any additional documentation that may be required

The University will inform you of the outcome and (if appropriate) make you an offer via eVision. Accept this offer to proceed to Course Enrolment.

For more information see: Submitted

Every year you must provide information required by the New Zealand Government and/or the University (e.g. study address, emergency contact details).

For more information see: Course enrolment

eVision guides you through the process of selecting papers. Once you have selected your papers, and applied for any special or departmental permission you may need, you must submit your paper selection for course approval.

For more information see: Selecting papers

Your paper selection will be reviewed and you will be advised via your eVision portal whether your paper selection has been approved or declined.

For more information see: Course approval

To finalise your enrolment you must complete the online declaration via eVision.

For more information see: Course approval declaration