Pre-Christmas Summer School (PXSS) runs from mid-November to mid-December.
How do I apply for Pre-Christmas Summer School
Students
If you are a current student:
- Log in to eVision.
- Apply for PXSS via Change of Course under the Programmes and papers section.
If you are not currently enrolled, contact AskOtago who will be able to assist you with enrolling for Pre-Christmas Summer School.
Staff
Staff enrolling in PXSS papers will need to meet usual University and programme admission requirements:
Entrance requirements
Study assistance for University staff
Staff wanting to enrol in PXSS papers should log in to eVision using their personal email, not their staff email. This will change to a student email once their declaration is complete.
Key dates for PXSS 2025
10 November 2025 – Pre-Christmas Summer School 2025 commences
12 November 2025 – Last day to add papers
17 November 2025 – Last day to delete papers
5 December 2025 – Last day to withdraw from papers
12 December 2025 – Last day of classes
13 December 2025 – PXSS examinations
Further information
Pre eVision roll-over
PXSS is considered part of the academic year the papers are run in. Prior to the first weekend in October, students can enrol in PXSS papers via Change of Course in eVision.
Current students who are not enrolled in the current year can apply for a Certificate of Proficiency and enrol in a PXSS paper.
Post eVision roll-over
If enrolled students cannot add a paper in eVision, create a CRSM ticket and send an email to the student’s webmail account via the Timeline, referencing their contact with us and asking them to confirm. Set the ticket to Waiting for details. Once the student has confirmed, assign to Student Administration using the SE – Course Management queue.
For enquiries from new students, or students who are not enrolled in the current year, complete the same process as above, but include the student’s correct contact details.