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Academic

Step onto your path at Salmond College

Whaowhia te kete mātauranga

Fill the basket of knowledge

Navigating the academic adventure with Salmond's support crew

Here at Salmond, we've got your back when it comes to conquering the academic world. We take pride in offering robust support as you make the exciting leap into tertiary study.

Residential Leaders: These awesome senior students are your mentors and guides for first-year residents. They've been there, done that, and are here to make your transition as straightforward as possible

Tutorials Galore: From the second week of the semester, we've got your back with tutorials. They're held during the evenings and on weekends for the most popular University, Polytechnic and Pathways courses. Just check out the academic noticeboard for the details each week.

And we encourage you to remember that along the pathway of learning there are often challenges, sometimes failures, and almost always things we haven't seen coming. The words of this whakataukī ring true to the experience of many:

He iti hau marangai e tū te pāhokahoka
Just like a rainbow after the storm, success follows failure

Guiding your academic path: meet the Deputy Head - Academic and Programmes

Salmond runs tutorials in a range of subjects, including Health Sciences, Law, and other areas such as Commerce. Tutorials usually run weekly, with extra support leading up to exams. Salmond residents are also welcome to attend Knox College tutorials, on the same campus, and this can be especially useful for subjects where there is insufficient demand to run a separate tutorial at Salmond, or where a student has a timetable clash.

The Head of College and Deputy Head - Academic and Programmes monitor the academic performance of College members throughout the year, and find additional support where it may be needed. The Deputy Head is always available to listen, and direct you to support available, including information which can be found via the links at the end of this page. If you have concerns about your academic pathway, make an appointment to see the Deputy Head.

During the early part of each Semester, Course Advisers and Liasion Officers will visit the college to help residents who want to make changes to their course. Rest assured that many residents make changes to their course, and there is support available through contacting AskOtago between 7:00am – 9:00pm (Monday to Friday) and 8:30am – 6:00pm (Saturday and Sunday) on 0800 808098.

If residents have special learning needs or disabilities, college staff can refer to the many support services available. These include Otago Polytechnic Student Success, University of Otago Disability Information and Support, the Examinations team for special examination arrangements, the Peer Assisted Study Skills team, and Student Development.

Stay connected in our tech-friendly environment

Let's talk tech! At Salmond, we've got your digital needs covered:

Wired and Wi-Fi: Every bedroom comes equipped with both wired connections and Wi-Fi internet access. Once you're officially registered with the University of Otago, you're all set to use your devices right here in the college. This means you'll have seamless access to the University's internet resources.

College-Wide Wireless: Need to stay connected while on the move? No worries! We've got wireless coverage in most areas of the college. Whether you're in your room, chilling in the common areas, or even studying in the tutorial rooms, staying online is a breeze.

Here are two handy links for academic support: