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Required class
University of Auckland requires all students to complete Academic Integrity – ACADINT A01.听 It is free of charge; awards no credits and it is a pass/fail class.听 It will take you from 45 minutes to two hours to finish, depending on your pace. Students are only required to take it once during their time at U of Auckland. If you do not complete this course, you will have a Fail grade.

The course is designed to increase students鈥� understanding of:

• Academic integrity
• University rules regarding academic conduct
• How the University manages academic misconduct

All the information is available here

Credit Conversion
Students typically take 4 classes each semester for a total of 16 U.S. semester credit hours.

15 Points at Auckland = 4 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your 海角社区 program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by 海角社区 or billed to you.

Classes not available to study abroad students:

• Classes offered in Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing and Optometry.
• Classes running for the whole academic year unless student is enrolled for the academic year (February to November).
• Law classes are available to students majoring in Law except Part IV Advocacy, Mediation and Negotiation; non-Law majoring students may have limits on the classes they can take.
• 100-level courses in Fine Arts, Architecture and Planning unless student is majoring in one of these subjects at their home institution.
• Business 111, 112, and 202
• Property 103
• Graduate School of Management classes running on a quarterly basis.
• Classes ending with the letters F or H (e.g. HISTORY 91F or MAORIHTH 14H). These are foundation year classes and not appropriate for study abroad students.
• Stage I Engineering classes (ENGGEN 115, ENGGEN 121, ENGGEN 131, ENGGEN 140, ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, ELECTENG 101, CHEMMAT 121) except for those ending in G.
• Policy 702

Classes with limited enrollment availability:

• Courses ending with the letter G (e.g. Physics 107G)
• Psychology and Drama Stage II and III classes
• 700-level Finance and Accounting classes

The University of Auckland recommends students have a second choice option for each class with limited enrollment availability. Students from these areas must apply early, especially for the fall (second) term.

INTERNSHIPS
Gain valuable career experience through this听 opportunity. This class, worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours, is open to students in their fourth year of study (seniors) majoring in the arts or communication, and who enroll in at least two classes from the Faculty of Arts, which offers humanities and social sciences subjects.

Following an introductory series of seminars, you will work approximately 6-8 hours per week at your placement in the Auckland area, keeping a journal of your experience. You will complete an internship research project related to the organization鈥檚 strategic goals or core purpose.听Projects come from a range of industries, including media, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and corporate communication.

The Arts faculty have placements in relevant areas; there is no guarantee of placements outside of Arts-related subject areas.听Placements are competitive and not every student will be accepted.听Available internship projects can be听蹿辞耻苍诲听.

You must apply for the internship class in advance.听海角社区 recommends applying by the designated Early Bird Deadline for the best chance of acceptance, which is approximately two months before the start of the semester.听罢丑别听听is online. Students must submit an academic reference in addition to working with an internship coordinator extensively before arrival听on a听tailored resume听补s well as听participate in a听virtual听pitch session听to highlight their skills.

WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND
As of November 2025, U.S. students who are participating in study abroad semester or academic year programs in New Zealand will be allowed to work up to 25 hours per week.

New country, new way of learning!

Here鈥檚 what to expect at the University of Auckland:

• 海角社区 on-site staff are integral to building an 海角社区 community, intercultural intervention, mediation, and mentorship by facilitating relevant activities. 海角社区 Student Experience Coordinators are accessible as you interpret, contextualize, and reflect on your experiences. You can hit the ground running and maximize your time in the host culture.
• Common to have a large lecture class complimented by a smaller tutorial/lab.
• More emphasis on independent learning.
• The university follows strict policies and deadlines.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments. Final exams are typically 30鈥�70 percent of total grade.
• Grade inflation and curving is uncommon; fewer students get exceptional grades.
• Strong focus on critical analysis with supporting resources documented.
• Universities in New Zealand are research-led institutions, and all classes are designed to develop research skills.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it鈥檚 common to connect with junior faculty members.
• Full access to the university鈥檚 robust academic support system and resources. 海角社区 local staff are also available for individual help.
• Students cannot audit courses or enroll in more than four classes.
• More information can be found in the under Resources 鈥� Helpful Documents听补nd Links and Academics.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your 海角社区 Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter

• An academic letter of recommendation and GPA statement are required for GPAs under 2.7.
• An internship site may request a reference letter before placement is finalized.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, 海角社区 will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your 海角社区 Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our听Transcripts听page for more information.