Study support and information

Check university semester dates, deadlines for applying to enrol and changing your enrolment, official start and end dates for your courses, and other important university dates.

From APA to Chicago and MLA, there are many different referencing styles. Your lecturer will probably recommend a style to use. For large projects, we recommend you use a reference manager. Referencing your work correctly helps you avoid plagiarism. Learn more about citations and referencing.

UC has plenty of quiet areas where you can study on your own or in groups. Find out about study and discussion rooms on campus at UC.

Find out about the Gen-AI tools that are available and endorsed at UC.

Any research or teaching activity in which people are subjected to experimental procedures, observation, questioning, or are otherwise used as a source of information or data requires ethical review and approval - unless excluded by the scope and exemptions in the Human Ethics Committee (HREC) Policy. If your research will involve mātauranga Māori or Māori participants, Māori Consultation will also be required. Learn about ethics approval for research at UC.

The Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) reviews all proposals conducted inside or outside UC. We review research proposals from all our faculties and research units. Learn more about animal ethics at UC.

UC's Grading scale applies to all our preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses. Learn about our grading scale and how to calculate a grade point average.

At UC there are exams in the middle and at the end of each year. Make sure you check the dates and times for your exams carefully. Excluding circumstances outside your control, you are expected to take your exams at the dates and times specified. Here is what you need to know about examinations at UC.

Unforeseen circumstances can get in the way of your studies. UC has a range of special consideration options for eligible students. Find out about special consideration for assessment, late discontinuation, teaching qualifications, reviewing or appealing a decision, and providing supporting evidence.

All our students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress during each enrolment period. At the end of each semester, the records of students who have failed to make satisfactory progress will be reviewed by their Faculty. Students found to have made unsatisfactory progress will be offered support. Check out Academic Progress Reviews.

You can get an official academic transcript or letter to confirm details of your qualifications from UC. You might need this for an employment agency or prospective employers. Find out about transcripts and official letters from UC.

University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.

Whether you're thinking of studying at UC, in your first year, keen to keep studying or want to transfer credits, UC Student Advisors are here to help. Get in touch with any questions you have a about studying so you can be confident you're on track. Find an advisor for your situation.

Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at all levels from first year through to PhD.

Identifying how you learn can help you capitalize on your strengths and boost your learning. Computer software or specialist equipment can also help you improve, maintain, and increase the quality and consistency of your work. See what assistive technology is available at UC.

This tutoring programme provides additional tutoring for Pacific and Māori students at no extra cost. It's available to supplement what you learn in lectures and tutorials. Find out about Māori and Pacific tutoring options at UC.

At UC we want our whānau, iwi, and friends to be proud of their achievements. It's vital for you to receive the best academic and cultural support possible to support your academic journey. Find out about our Māori student support appointments for prospective students, undergraduates, and postgraduates.

Once you enrol as an adult student at UC, you'll be one of about 4,000 students aged 25 and over who are studying with us. See what adult student support is available to help you.