Succeeding at university starts before you arrive. Here's what you need to know to be prepared.
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Key dates
Academic dates you need to know
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How university works
Explaining university study
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Student app
Download our app to quickly access online resources
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Preliminary lectures
Make sure you attend these
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Māori
First-year information for tauira Māori
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Pacific
First-year information for Pacific students
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Locals Programme
For students flatting, boarding or living at home
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International
Information for new international students
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Mature students
Starting university after a gap away from school?
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For whānau, parents and caregivers
Information about sending your student to uni
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Living in Dunedin
New to Dunedin? Find out about this student city
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Our charter and code of conduct
Your rights and responsibilities