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Study timeline

Study timeline

What does a year at OP look like? Here is a general outline of what your year will be like.

For specific dates for your programme please talk to your school or college administration. For important dates and public holidays visit the link below.

Important dates and holidays

STUDY TIMELINE
SUMMER
⬤ February	SEMESTER 1 STARTS Orientation First day and week of classes Are you in the right programme? Join a club/activities Find a part time job
AUTUMN
⬤ March	Welcome to study Support your learning Student Success Student health March graduation
Assignments due Easter and mid-semester holiday Work placements	⬤ April
⬤ May	Use the Wellbeing toolbox – Kia Kaha Exam preparation
WINTER
⬤ June	Exams and assignments due End of semester one programmes Work placements SEMESTER 1 ENDS
Holiday between semesters SEMESTER 2 BEGINS Planning for the next semester	⬤ July
⬤ August	Winter wellbeing Job Dun – internship programme
SPRING
⬤ September	Mid-semester holiday Work placements September graduation Self-care – things can get rough around now
End of year assignments and exams due soon	⬤ October
⬤ November	End of year exhibitions and shows Finding a summer job Get your CV up to date END OF SEMESTER 2
SUMMER
⬤ December/January	Summer holidays!

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