Study support and information
Find out everything you need to know while you're studying at UC such as how courses are graded, what to do if you have an exam clash, and how to apply to graduate. Take advantage of the huge range of academic support, advice, and study resources. Find out what is available here.
Study support
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Student advisors for future students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
Planning to study for the first time at UC, you can talk to a UC Future Student Officer to organise your study options.
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Student advisors for future students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
Planning to study for the first time at UC, you can talk to a UC Future Student Officer to organise your study options.
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Student advisors for future students
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Student advisors for first year students
Kaitoko
If you are in your first year of study at UC,听Kaitoko provide academic and holistic support for first year students to help them navigate UC and achieve their study goals. Kaitoko have specialist areas of academic knowledge and can help you with your course changes, degree planning and study pathways.
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Student advisors for first year students
Kaitoko
If you are in your first year of study at UC,听Kaitoko provide academic and holistic support for first year students to help them navigate UC and achieve their study goals. Kaitoko have specialist areas of academic knowledge and can help you with your course changes, degree planning and study pathways.
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Student advisors for first year students
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Academic Skills Centre
Pokap奴 P奴kenga Ako
Te Pokap奴 P奴kenga Ako |听Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at all levels from first year through to PhD.
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Academic Skills Centre
Pokap奴 P奴kenga Ako
Te Pokap奴 P奴kenga Ako |听Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at all levels from first year through to PhD.
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Academic Skills Centre
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Adult student support
Once you enrol as an adult student at UC, you'll be one of about 4,000 students aged 25 and over who are studying with us. See what adult student support is available to help you.
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Adult student support
Once you enrol as an adult student at UC, you'll be one of about 4,000 students aged 25 and over who are studying with us. See what adult student support is available to help you.
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Adult student support
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Student advisors for continuing students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
If you have completed your first year at UC and need help planning your courses or your next years of study, or you want to know about transferring credits, a Kaitohutohu 膧konga | Student Advisor can help. Find out about student advisors for continuing students.
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Student advisors for continuing students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
If you have completed your first year at UC and need help planning your courses or your next years of study, or you want to know about transferring credits, a Kaitohutohu 膧konga | Student Advisor can help. Find out about student advisors for continuing students.
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Student advisors for continuing students
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Student advisors for postgraduate students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
Your Supervisor or Programme Coordinator is your first point of contact for general study advice. The Postgraduate Coordinator听in your Department may also be able to help.听For Master's students with further questions, contact the Kaitohutohu 膧konga | Student Advisor in the Faculty/School as below. For Doctoral students, contact Te Kura T膩ura | UC Graduate School.
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Student advisors for postgraduate students
Kaitohutohu 膧konga
Your Supervisor or Programme Coordinator is your first point of contact for general study advice. The Postgraduate Coordinator听in your Department may also be able to help.听For Master's students with further questions, contact the Kaitohutohu 膧konga | Student Advisor in the Faculty/School as below. For Doctoral students, contact Te Kura T膩ura | UC Graduate School.
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Student advisors for postgraduate students
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Assistive technology
Hangarau 膧heinga
Hangarau 膧heinga | Assistive Technology (HA|AT) is a term used for computer software to specialist equipment that allows you to improve, maintain, or increase the quality and consistency of your work.
It can help you with tools for accessing information, creating and presenting content, and undertaking research.
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Assistive technology
Hangarau 膧heinga
Hangarau 膧heinga | Assistive Technology (HA|AT) is a term used for computer software to specialist equipment that allows you to improve, maintain, or increase the quality and consistency of your work.
It can help you with tools for accessing information, creating and presenting content, and undertaking research.
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Assistive technology
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M膩ori & Pacific tutoring
This tutoring programme provides additional tutoring for Pacific and M膩ori students at no extra cost. It's available to supplement what you learn in lectures and tutorials. Find out about M膩ori and Pacific tutoring options at UC.
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M膩ori & Pacific tutoring
This tutoring programme provides additional tutoring for Pacific and M膩ori students at no extra cost. It's available to supplement what you learn in lectures and tutorials. Find out about M膩ori and Pacific tutoring options at UC.
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M膩ori & Pacific tutoring
Study-related information
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Key dates
Check university semester dates, deadlines for applying to enrol and changing your enrolment, official start and end dates for your courses, and other important university dates.
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Key dates
Check university semester dates, deadlines for applying to enrol and changing your enrolment, official start and end dates for your courses, and other important university dates.
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Key dates
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Citations and referencing
From APA to Chicago and MLA, there are many different referencing styles. Your lecturer will probably recommend a style to use. For large projects, we recommend you use a reference manager. Referencing your work correctly helps you avoid plagiarism. Learn more about citations and referencing.
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Citations and referencing
From APA to Chicago and MLA, there are many different referencing styles. Your lecturer will probably recommend a style to use. For large projects, we recommend you use a reference manager. Referencing your work correctly helps you avoid plagiarism. Learn more about citations and referencing.
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Citations and referencing
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Human ethics
Any research or teaching activity in which people are subjected to experimental procedures, observation, questioning, or are otherwise used as a source of information or data requires ethical review and approval - unless excluded by the scope and exemptions in the Human Ethics Committee (HREC) Policy. If your research will involve m膩tauranga M膩ori or M膩ori participants, M膩ori Consultation will also be required. Learn about ethics approval for research at UC.
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Human ethics
Any research or teaching activity in which people are subjected to experimental procedures, observation, questioning, or are otherwise used as a source of information or data requires ethical review and approval - unless excluded by the scope and exemptions in the Human Ethics Committee (HREC) Policy. If your research will involve m膩tauranga M膩ori or M膩ori participants, M膩ori Consultation will also be required. Learn about ethics approval for research at UC.
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Human ethics
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Animal ethics
The Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) reviews all proposals conducted inside or outside UC. We review research proposals from all our faculties and research units. Learn more about animal ethics at UC.
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Animal ethics
The Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) reviews all proposals conducted inside or outside UC. We review research proposals from all our faculties and research units. Learn more about animal ethics at UC.
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Animal ethics
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Academic Appeals
You can appeal a decision made under university regulations that you believe causes an academic disadvantage. This includes decisions on admission, reconsiderations of grades, special considerations, academic progress, and some decisions relating to doctoral degrees.
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Academic Appeals
You can appeal a decision made under university regulations that you believe causes an academic disadvantage. This includes decisions on admission, reconsiderations of grades, special considerations, academic progress, and some decisions relating to doctoral degrees.
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Academic Appeals
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Gen-AI tools at UC
Find out about the Gen-AI tools that are available and endorsed at UC.
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Gen-AI tools at UC
Find out about the Gen-AI tools that are available and endorsed at UC.
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Gen-AI tools at UC
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Transcripts and official letters
You can get an official academic transcript or letter to confirm details of your qualifications from UC. You might need this for an employment agency or prospective employers. Find out about transcripts and official letters from UC.
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Transcripts and official letters
You can get an official academic transcript or letter to confirm details of your qualifications from UC. You might need this for an employment agency or prospective employers. Find out about transcripts and official letters from UC.
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Transcripts and official letters
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Academic Progress Reviews
All our students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress during each enrolment period. At the end of each semester, the records of students who have failed to make satisfactory progress will be reviewed by their Faculty. Students found to have made unsatisfactory progress will be offered support. Check out Academic Progress Reviews.
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Academic Progress Reviews
All our students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress during each enrolment period. At the end of each semester, the records of students who have failed to make satisfactory progress will be reviewed by their Faculty. Students found to have made unsatisfactory progress will be offered support. Check out Academic Progress Reviews.
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Academic Progress Reviews
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Grading scale
UC's Grading scale applies to all our preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses. Learn about our grading scale and how to calculate a grade point average.
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Grading scale
UC's Grading scale applies to all our preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses. Learn about our grading scale and how to calculate a grade point average.
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Grading scale
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Exams
At UC there are formal examination periods in June and October/November, at the end of semester one and semester two teaching. Make sure you check the dates and times for your exams carefully. Excluding circumstances outside your control, you are expected to take your exams at the dates and times specified. Here is what you need to know about examinations at UC.
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Exams
At UC there are formal examination periods in June and October/November, at the end of semester one and semester two teaching. Make sure you check the dates and times for your exams carefully. Excluding circumstances outside your control, you are expected to take your exams at the dates and times specified. Here is what you need to know about examinations at UC.
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Exams
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Special Consideration
Unforeseen circumstances can get in the way of your studies. UC has a range of special consideration options for eligible students. Find out about special consideration for assessment, late discontinuation, teaching qualifications, reviewing or appealing a decision, and providing supporting evidence.
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Special Consideration
Unforeseen circumstances can get in the way of your studies. UC has a range of special consideration options for eligible students. Find out about special consideration for assessment, late discontinuation, teaching qualifications, reviewing or appealing a decision, and providing supporting evidence.
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Special Consideration
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Graduation
University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.
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Graduation
University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.
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Graduation
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Changing your enrolment
Needing to add or drop courses? Check when you can submit a Change of Enrolment in myUC, and what you need to consider before making the change.听
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Changing your enrolment
Needing to add or drop courses? Check when you can submit a Change of Enrolment in myUC, and what you need to consider before making the change.听
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Changing your enrolment
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Support for research students
Studying towards a research degree is demanding. It takes a lot of time and effort and it requires juggling competing priorities. Committing to this process might impact your social circles so it's wise to prepare for the unexpected. Your well-being is very important to UC. Check out our support for research students.
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Support for research students
Studying towards a research degree is demanding. It takes a lot of time and effort and it requires juggling competing priorities. Committing to this process might impact your social circles so it's wise to prepare for the unexpected. Your well-being is very important to UC. Check out our support for research students.
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Support for research students
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Summer School
Squeeze more out of summer!
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Summer School courses run from November to February
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Summer School
Squeeze more out of summer!
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Summer School courses run from November to February
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Summer School
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UC Graduate School
Te Kura T膩ura
Te Kura T膩ura | UC Graduate School is a space where our graduate research students can access wraparound support at every stage of their journey, from initial enquiry through to graduation.
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UC Graduate School
Te Kura T膩ura
Te Kura T膩ura | UC Graduate School is a space where our graduate research students can access wraparound support at every stage of their journey, from initial enquiry through to graduation.
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UC Graduate School
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IT account closure
Once you have finished your studies at UC, your IT account will be closed and you will lose access to associated services. The timeframe for this depends on what you have studied at UC.听
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IT account closure
Once you have finished your studies at UC, your IT account will be closed and you will lose access to associated services. The timeframe for this depends on what you have studied at UC.听
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IT account closure
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Study and discussion rooms
UC has plenty of quiet areas where you can study on your own or in groups. Find out about study and discussion rooms on campus at UC.
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Study and discussion rooms
UC has plenty of quiet areas where you can study on your own or in groups. Find out about study and discussion rooms on campus at UC.
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Study and discussion rooms
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Graduate Profile
While you study at UC we encourage you to expand your mind and attitude. To support this we've created the Graduate Profile framework. It enables each Faculty, academic area, and subject area to tailor the attributes for particular co- and extra-curricular activities. Learn more about the Graduate Profile.
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Graduate Profile
While you study at UC we encourage you to expand your mind and attitude. To support this we've created the Graduate Profile framework. It enables each Faculty, academic area, and subject area to tailor the attributes for particular co- and extra-curricular activities. Learn more about the Graduate Profile.
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Graduate Profile
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M膩ori student support appointments
At UC we want our wh膩nau, iwi, and friends to be proud of their achievements. It's vital for you to receive the best academic and cultural support possible to support your academic journey. Find out about our M膩ori student support appointments for prospective students, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
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M膩ori student support appointments
At UC we want our wh膩nau, iwi, and friends to be proud of their achievements. It's vital for you to receive the best academic and cultural support possible to support your academic journey. Find out about our M膩ori student support appointments for prospective students, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
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M膩ori student support appointments
