Key dates

Key dates for students studying at Lincoln University are listed below. For information about open days, information evenings and other similar events, please view the events diary in the News and Events section.

Timetable information is available for Summer School on the Summer School information page.

For information about courses, programmes and degrees please look at the Course Information guide.

5 Jan - November 2011 Summer School examination results available online.

9 Jan - University opens. Students enrol for 2012 on-line.

9 Jan - Lectures resume for Foundation/University Preparation courses summer semester.

16 Jan - January Summer School lectures begin.

20 Jan - Last day for Janurary Summer School students to enrol, register, change courses or withdraw and receive tuition fees refund.

1 Feb - Last day for applying for a recount or reconsideration of a November Summer School 2011 examination script.

3 Feb - Lectures end for Foundation/University Preparation courses summer semester. Last day students can withdraw from January Summer School courses.

6 Feb - Waitangi Day. University closed.

7 Feb - Foundation/University Preparation courses summer semester examination begins.

10 Feb - Foundation/University Preparation courses summer semester examinations end.

17 Feb - January Summer School lectures end.

20 Feb - Last day to submit Practical Work assignments for Graduation 2012. January Summer School examinations begin. Foundation/University Preparation courses summer semester examination results released.

21 Feb - January Summer School examinations end.

22 Feb - Special needs questionnaire response required.

22-24 Feb - Orientation for new students in 2012.

27 Feb - Semester One lectures begin. Foundation/University Preparation courses Semester One lectures begin.

1 Mar - Closing date for graduation applications.

2 Mar - January Summer School examination results available.

8 Mar - Closing date for partial waivers of assessment, pre-requisite and other dispensation applications for Semester One or full year courses.

9 Mar - Last day to change courses or register in courses for Semester One (including whole year courses).

16 Mar - Last day to withdraw from Semester One and whole year courses and receive a partial refund of tuition fees.

28 Mar - Last day for recount/reconsideration applications for January 2012 Summer School examination scripts.

5 Apr - Last day of lectures before Semester One study and field trip break.

6 Apr - Good Friday. University closed.

9 Apr - Easter Monday. University closed.

10 Apr - Easter Tuesday. University closed.

20 Apr - Graduation Ceremony.

23 Apr - Semester One lectures resume.

25 Apr - ANZAC Day. University closed.

27 Apr - Recommended final date for admission applications for graduate/postgraduate programmes commencing Semester Two.

1 May - Lincoln University Graduate Scholarships applications close.

7 May - Last day to withdraw from Semester One or whole year courses.

1 Jun - Semester One lectures cease. Foundation/University Preparation courses for Semester One lectures end.

4 Jun - Queen's Birthday. University closed.

7 Jun - Semester One examinations begin.

8 Jun - Semester One examinations end for Foundation/University Preparation courses.

21 Jun - End of Semester One. Semester One examinations end.

4 Jul - Semester One examination results available.

5 Jul - Final date for Honours Dissertation submission for students registered in Semester One.

5-6 Jul - Orientation for new students in Semester Two.

9 Jul - Semester Two lectures begin. Last installment of fees due. Semester Two lectures begin for Foundation/University Preparation courses.

19 Jul - Closing date for partial waivers of assessment, pre-requisite and other dispensation applications for Semester Two.

20 Jul - Last day to change courses or register in courses for Semester Two.

27 Jul - Last day to withdraw from Semester Two courses and receive a partial refund of tuition fees.

3 Aug - Last day for recount/reconsideration applications for Semester One examination script.

17 Aug - Last day of lectures before Semester Two study and field trip break.

31 Aug - Closing date for Future Leaders, Excellence and Sports Scholarships.

3 Sept - Semester Two lectures resume. Last day to withdraw from Semester Two courses.

30 Sept - Closing date for Lincoln University Scholarships for Excellence.

1 Oct - Halls of Residence applications due for Smester One, 2013.

12 Oct - Semester Two lectures cease. Foundation/University Preparation courses for Semester Two end.

19 Oct - Recommended date for applications to study in Semester One, 2013, from International Students. Semester Two examinations for Foundation/University Preparation courses begin.

22 Oct - Labour day. University closed.

23 Oct - Semester Two examinations begin.

26 Oct - Semester Two examinations for Foundation/University Preparation courses end.

1 Nov - Applications close for Lincoln University Doctoral and Graduate Scholarships.

2 Nov - Summer Semester Registration for Foundation/University Preparation courses begin.

3 Nov - End of Semester Two. Semester Two examinations end.

5 Nov - November Summer School lectures start. Summer Semester lectures for Foundation/ University Preparation courses begin.

12 Nov - Last day for students to register in November Summer School. Last day for November Summer School students to enrol in or  change courses, or withdraw from courses and receive tuition fees refund.

16 Nov - Semester Two examination results available. Final date for submission of Honours Dissertationfor students registered in  Semester Two. Recommended final date for applications for graduate and postgraduate courses commencing Semester One, 2012. Christchurch A&P Show. University closed.

23 Nov - Last day students can withdraw from November Summer School courses.

3 Dec - Enrolments for 2013 open. November Summer School lectures cease.

10 Dec - November Summer School examinations begin.

11 Dec - November Summer School examinations end.

14 Dec - Summer semester lectures for Foundation/University Preparation courses end for summer break. Last day for recount/reconsideration applications for semester two examination scripts.