Important dates
2018
Our programmes run on one of two models;
Semester model - Full time students study four courses in each of the two semesters, and on some programmes, students can take a couple of extra courses over the summer break.
Term model - Full time students study two courses during each eight week term. There are five terms in the year, including one over the summer break.
Semester model
Most students follow this model.
| Orientation for new students | 26 February - 2 March |
Semester one |
26 February - 6 July |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
26 February |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
1 March |
|
Education Holiday |
3 April |
|
Scheduled break (mid semester) |
16-27 April |
|
Scheduled break (mid year) |
9-20 July |
| Orientation for new students | 23-27 July |
Semester two |
23 July - 30 November |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
23 July |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
26 July |
|
Scheduled break (mid semester) |
1-12 October |
Summer School |
3 December - 1 February |
|
Scheduled break (mid semester) |
17 December - 4 January
|
Term model
Students following the term model will be advised during enrolment. Information is also available on the website programme pages.
| Orientation for new students | 26 February - 2 March |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
26 February |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
1 March |
|
Education Holiday |
3 April |
Term one |
5 March - 27 April |
|
Scheduled break |
30 April - 11 May |
| Orientation for new students | 7-11 May |
Term two |
14 May - 6 July |
|
Scheduled break |
9 - 20 July |
| Orientation for new students | 16 - 20 July |
Term three |
23 July - 14 September |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
23 July |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
26 July |
|
Scheduled break |
01 - 12 October |
Term four |
15 October - 23 November |
|
Scheduled break |
26-30 November |
Term five |
3 December - 22 February |
|
Scheduled break (during term) |
17 December - 4 January |
2019
Semester model
Semester one |
25 February - 5 July |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
25 February |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
28 February |
|
Education Holiday |
23 April |
|
Scheduled break (mid semester) |
15 - 26 April |
|
Scheduled break (mid year) |
8 - 19 July |
Semester two |
22 July - 29 November |
|
Nelson Pōwhiri |
22 July |
|
Marlborough Pōwhiri |
25 July |
|
Scheduled break (mid semester) |
30 September - 11 October |
Summer School |
2 December - 14 February 2020 |
Term model
Term one |
25 February - 3 May |
|
Scheduled break |
15 April - 26 April |
Term two |
13 May - 5 July |
| Scheduled break
|
8 July - 19 July |
Term three |
22 July - 13 September |
Term four |
16 September - 22 November |
|
Scheduled break |
30 September - 11 October |
Term five |
2 December - 14 February 2020 |
