Program: Arcadia Abroad 
Name: University of Otago 
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
University size: 21,000 (approx)
University founded: 1869

Terms available: Academic year, Fall, Spring (Note: there are enrollment caps for this program; see below)
Dates: early July to mid-June (academic year); early July to mid-November (fall semester); mid-Feb to mid-June (spring semester);
Note: start and end dates are subject to change

Arcadia Abroad in Otago: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/new-zealand/university-of-otago/
Arcadia Orientation in NZ: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/new-zealand/orientation/
University of Otago website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/

Visa fees: approx. $475 (750 NZD)
Housing deposits: n/a
 
Registration info: 3-6 classes per semester (the equivalent of 13.5-18 credits) is considered a full course load at Arcadia/Otago. 
ICIP required: No

Preferred Majors/Minors: EnviSci, Geology, Geosciences (minor). All other majors welcome, pending program capacity.
Maximum capacity/Program caps: academic-year study has no caps on enrollment; semester-long study is capped at 4 students/semester

Note: Because we can only send 4 students, maximum, per semester regardless of applicant volume, we will make every effort to balance the fall and spring semesters, giving preference to a student's academic major (see above: "Preferred Majors/Minors"). In the event that we receive more applications than available openings, or need to shift students from one semester to another, we will select participants with the highest GPAs in their respective majors during their preferred semester. Interested students are highly advised to give serious consideration to their Alternate Program Choice when applying to Arcadia/Otago in order to maximize their opportunities for studying abroad.

Courses previously taken by Holy Cross students: New program for 2025-2026
Grade equivalency sheet: Pending
 
All information listed above is subject to change.
 
For more information, please contact:
Sue McCrory, Assistant Director
Email:  smccrory@holycross.edu 
Phone:  508-793-2755
Office:  Smith 217