Otago Open Days
Everyone’s welcome! Come say hi, grab a coffee (our shout*) and chat with us about your study needs. We’ll walk you through our personalised support services and help you explore how study can fit into your life. Take a campus tour, join hands-on workshops, and experience what it’s like to study at OP.
If you’ve been considering a career change or thinking about how study might boost your earning potential, our lecturers are available to chat about your career aspirations and the best path to get there. Their industry experience and connections mean that they can provide great advice to support your decision-making.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet staff and current students, tour our campus, and ask questions. You can also take part in workshops or attend presentations about your area(s) of interest so that you get a real sense of what your experience will be like.
One of the highlights of study at Otago Polytechnic is the personalised support we offer our students. You’ll be able to meet our Student Success team and learn about the support they can offer during your studies.
Event information
Here's a full schedule of what's on at Otago Open Days.
We recommend starting your visit at the Expo in The Hub on Forth Street—this is a great place to explore your study options and chat with staff from all areas. From there, head along to the information sessions and tours that interest you.
Event schedule:
Sunday 4 May: 10am - 2.30pm
Monday 5 May: 9am - 3.15 pm
Let us know if you plan to attend, and enjoy a free coffee at Eden Café.
Terms & Conditions – Otago Open Days Coffee Offer
*This offer includes one regular coffee, regular/decaf, hot chocolate, or chai latte (milk options included) per email registration. Full terms and conditions will be provided via email along with your voucher.
Frequently asked questions
Which day should I come?
Either day is a great day to visit.
Sunday tends to be less busy, which gives you plenty of time to chat with our staff one-on-one and lots of space to explore at your own pace.
School groups join us on Monday, so the atmosphere is buzzing. You get a sense of the vibrancy of our campus when semester is in session.
When are the information sessions and workshops?
We'll be running information sessions and workshops on both days! Here’s the full schedule so you can plan out your day.
What if I don’t know what I want to study?
Otago Open Days is your opportunity to browse our programmes, visit our campus and to have real conversations about how study can fit into your life. You can check out as many options as you like and get inspired by visiting our different study areas to see where you might be learning. Everyone is welcome to join us.
