Summer School is an intensive course of study which usually runs from early January to mid-February, with additional pre-Christmas Summer School papers offered in November to December.
- Summer School accommodation
- Summer School study options
- Summer School workload
- Pre-Christmas Summer School
Key dates for Summer School 2026
31 October 2025 – Course enrolment (including paper selection) opens for Summer School
15 December 2025 – Due date for submission of papers for course approval
5 January 2026 – Classes begin
8 January 2026 – Last day to add papers (11:59pm deadline)
14 January 2026 – Last day to delete papers with a full refund of fees (11:59pm deadline)
6 February 2026 – Waitangi Day public holiday
8 February 2026 – Last day to withdraw from papers (11:59pm deadline)
13 February 2025 – Last day of classes
14 February 2025 – Summer School examinations begin
19 February 2025 – Examinations end
Staff interested in taking Summer School papers may be eligible for study assistance. Visit the Human Resources website for further information:
Study assistance for University staff
Staff taking Summer School papers will need to meet the usual University and programme admission requirements, potentially including the provision of academic records and identity documents:
Staff will need to apply through eVision by selecting a Certificate of Proficiency (COP). It is preferable that staff sign in to eVision using their personal email address, not their staff email.