Admission and Enrolment
I declare that all the information now submitted, or which I will later submit, in
connection with my enrolment (whether on a physical form, entered electronically, or in
any supporting documents) is, or when provided will be, correct and complete.
I authorise the University of Otago to obtain official records and related information
relevant to my application for enrolment from any educational institution that I have
previously attended and from any applicable authority including the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority, International Baccalaureate, and University of Cambridge
International Examinations.
I understand that the University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision
regarding admission or enrolment made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete
information provided by me.
I confirm that I will have attained the age of 16 by the first day of formal classes for my
proposed course of study.
I understand that I am unable to enrol or remain enrolled for Final Examination Only if I
am suspended under the University's Academic Progress Policy.
Regulations
I acknowledge that as an enrolled student at the University of Otago I will be bound by
the Statutes, Regulations and other requirements established by, or under the authority
of the University Council.
I acknowledge that my attention has been particularly drawn to:
The Code of Student Conduct which forms part of the University's Discipline Statute
(published in the University Calendar and on th
e University's website); and
The Information and Communications Technology Regulations (published in the
University Calendar and on the
University's website).
Fees and Course Materials
I accept responsibility for the payment of all fees (including tuition fees) charged by the
University. Should I default on payment of all or part of those fees, I agree to pay all
costs relating to the collection of the outstanding debt. I undertake to return course
materials supplied to me in connection with any paper from which I subsequently
withdraw, if that is a departmental requirement, or to accept liability for payment for the
material.
StudyLink
If my fees are paid by a Government Student Loan through the Ministry of Social
Development StudyLink service and I become eligible for a refund of all or part of those
fees, I authorise the University to pay the refund directly back to StudyLink to be
credited against my student loan balance.
Course of Study
I accept responsibility for satisfying myself as to the suitability of my own course of
study. I understand that my course must comply with Programme Regulations and that I
must not undertake a course involving unresolved timetable clashes. I acknowledge
that in finalising my course and in making any subsequent changes I must abide by
requirements of authorised Course Approvers. I acknowledge that my entitlement to
receive any degree or other award is subject to ongoing checks that I have met all
applicable requirements of the relevant programme.
Amendments to Course
If the course for which I have sought enrolment requires amendment (because of my
failure in any examinations or assessment, or because of the regulations for the
programme concerned) I agree that the University may make any necessary changes to
my course. I understand that I will be informed in writing of any such changes or will
have the opportunity to revise my course in consultation with relevant authorised
Course Approvers.
Privacy
I understand that the University of Otago will collect, store, use and disclose personal
information about me in the course of conducting its proper business and that a unique
identifier will be assigned to me to facilitate this. I have read and understand how such
information will be managed and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020,
and as outlined on the University webs
ite (http://privacy.otago.ac.nz). I acknowledge
that I have the right to access and seek correction of personal information about me
and understand that if I withhold information or provide false or misleading information
my enrolment may be terminated.
Computer Use
I understand that the University may monitor data entered or changed by users and
reserves the right to take disciplinary action in cases involving false, misleading, or
offensive data, and that the University accepts no liability for consequences arising
from the divulging of usernames or passwords to others.
Communications from the University
Important information is sent out during the year to enrolled students. I understand
that, in order to receive this, I must:
a) keep my address details on eVision current, including the physical address I will be
residing at while undertaking study at the University and any email redirections I have
put in place on my student email; and
b) check my student email and eVision portal at least once per week.
I agree to the University communicating on matters related to my enrolment, or relevant
to membership of the University, via the contacts which I have provided or which I may,
in the future, provide. I acknowledge such communications may include newsletters
and similar material of general interest to members and friends of the University.
Copyright
I understand that I must observe the Copyright Act 1994 in relation to any teaching
materials supplied to me in the course of study at the University and that I may not
make unauthorised sound recordings of lectures or audio conferences.
Intellectual Property Rights (for thesis students)
I undertake to abide by the University's
Policy for Intellectual Property Rights of
Graduate Research Students.
Immigration (for students who are not New Zealand citizens)
I undertake to comply with all relevant Immigration New Zealand requirements and
understand that, unless I am entitled to be recognised as a domestic student, I must at
all times hold:
a) a current Visa or other permit authorising me to study in New Zealand; and
b) appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand
I authorise the University and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(including Immigration New Zealand) to supply information about me to each other.
I authorise the University to share my personal information with any agent and/or
sponsor I may specify in connection with my enrolment or prospective enrolment and
with the insurer with whom I hold the required insurance referred to above. I
acknowledge that this authority extends to the University providing my insurer with
documentation and information relevant to any claim which may be made under my
policy, including claims for costs of the services provided to me by Student Health
Services.
