For schools and career advisors

Ready to equip your students for the future? Our world-class education and support services will help them achieve their goals.

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Publications

Links to all our prospectuses and guides.

Key dates 2026–2027

Time of year	What happens
February March April	We come to you. School visits: Introducing the University of Waikato
22 May	Hamilton Open Day
1 July	Tauranga Campus Open Day
18 July	Hamilton Campus Community Open Day
August September October	School visits: Course planning
1 August	Accommodation applications open
31 August	Most school leaver scholarship applications due Bachelor of Nursing applications close
30 September	Accommodation applications due*
October	NCEA assessments begin
December	StudyLink applications due
January 2027	NCEA results are out
March 2027	A Trimester starts

*You can still apply for accommodation after 30 September. Applying before this date means you will be considered in the first round of accommodation offers.

Engagement and outreach

School and community programmes

Connect with us so we can provide your students with a transformative education.

Home of Cycling schools programme

Our partnership with the Home of Cycling offers students and staff the opportunity to ride on the velodrome with an instructor.

Arts, Law, Psychological and Social Sciences Hub

Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychological and Social Sciences offers a wide range of mini-lectures for schools and community groups.