An enrolment status letter provides official evidence that you are enrolled at the University of Otago in the current academic year. The letter is generated through eVision and is issued on University letterhead.
The letter confirms your current enrolment only. Letters are available for the current year and cannot be generated for previous or future years. For the letter to generate, you must be course declared for the current year.
If you are a confirmed finalist, the letter confirms that you are enrolled in sufficient papers to complete your qualification. Major subjects or endorsements are included where applicable.
The letter does no include information for the current year if you are enrolled only in a paper with a start date from the previous year, such as non-standard papers or dissertations.
Your academic record in eVision will show whether you are a finalist, but this record is not an official document.
If you are graduating this year and have already completed the requirements for your qualification, generate a statement of completed qualifications instead.
International students
International students are required to hold a visa that is valid for study at the University of Otago. It is your responsibility to ensure that both your visa and passport remain valid for the duration of your studies.
If you need to renew or apply for a student visa, visit Immigration New Zealand
Passport renewals are arranged through the relevant authorities in your home country.
The enrolment status letter is not accepted by Immigration New Zealand. You will need to email international-support@otago.ac.nz to request a confirmation of enrolment letter.
Returning international students can request a confirmation of enrolment letter by emailing student.visa@otago.ac.nz
International students applying from overseas
Regardless of where a student is located, if they need an offer of place or confirmation of enrolment letter for a New Zealand student visa then enquiries can be emailed through to: student.visa@otago.ac.nz The request will be forwarded on to International Admissions Co-ordinator if required.
Teaching period on enrolment status letters for PhD students
Letters for PhD students will note the teaching period as either Full Year or Part Year; it will not state which teaching period a part-year student is enrolled in. Letters only contain the teaching period information that appears in the academic record. If such a student requires more detailed information, refer them to the Doctoral team who can produce an individualised letter containing the required information. This is not printed on secure letter paper.