# Semester Timeline
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# Semester Timeline
Stay on track with each phase of the semester with key teaching ‘touch points’ and just-in-time resources.
## On this page
- [Summer School 2026](#summer-school)
- [Semester One 2026](#semester-one)
- [Semester Two 2026](#semester-two)
See also: [Semester teaching days (charts)](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/the-university/official-publications/university-calendar/current-calendar/key-university-dates/academic-dates.html) and [exam dates and timetables](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/teaching/examinations/dates-timetables.html "login required").
*Disclaimer: This will not suit all teaching schedules such as those on a quarter system, the Teacher Education Programme, UoA Online, and others. It is intended to be helpful but not comprehensive.*
## Summer School 2026
24 November–19 December 2025
Plan and prepare
### Pre-semester
- Copy and update your Summer School Canvas site
- Create a welcome message (a brief video or text)
- Update Talis reading lists
- Prepare Canvas assignment groups and Gradebook settings
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Course Import tool](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-content-from-another-Canvas-course-using-the/ta-p/1012)
>
> [Canvas: Copy a page to another course](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-page-to-another-course/ta-p/1085)
>
> [Canvas guide for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/canvas-guides-for-teachers-and-students-for-the-start-of-semester/)
>
> [Welcome to the course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/welcome-students-pre-semester-v2.docx) (template)
>
> [Personal introduction](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/personal-introduction-template.docx) (template)
>
> [Assessment checklist for Canvas](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/how-to-prevent-common-issues-in-assignments-and-grading/)
>
> [Talis support](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/learning-technology-support/#talis)
>
> [Check, fix and publish your Canvas course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/check-and-fix-before-publishing/)
Additional resources
**
[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/) (bookable until mid-Dec)
[Assessment of Courses Procedures](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/assessment/assessment-courses-procedures.html) (§23)
University closed
22 December 2025–2 January 2026
Summer School starts
5 January 2026
**
5–9 January 2026
Welcome and get started quickly
### Week 1
- Deliver initial lectures and set course expectations
- Facilitate introductory activities to build community
- Facilitate election for class reps and add contact details to Canvas
- Monitor student engagement
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Ideas to promote student engagement](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/category/student-engagement/)
Additional resources
**
[Student Voice Policy](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/top-picks-for-july-2024-new-student-voice-policy-in-action/)
[Class Representation Policy](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/student-voice/class-representation-policy.html)
[Making effective use of class representatives](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/signature-pedagogies/relational-learning/working-with-class-representatives/)
12–16 January 2026
Build momentum and provide feedback
### Week 2
- Begin formative assessments
- Provide timely feedback on initial assignments
- Look for ‘at risk’ students
- Check your course is eligible for SET
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Providing feedback](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/feedback-tools/)
>
> [SET evaluation tasks](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/policy/summative-evaluation-tool-set/)
Additional resources
**
[Student support services](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/student-support-services-and-activities/)
19–23 January 2026
Strengthen engagement and learning
### Week 3
- Continue with course content delivery
- Encourage peer collaboration and discussions
- Prepare students for upcoming assessments
26–30 January 2026
Check in and adjust
### Week 4
- Gather mid-semester feedback
- Adjust teaching strategies based on feedback
- Ensure all students are on track with course requirements
- Submit exam questions
> #### Resources
>
> [Formative evaluations of teaching and courses](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/formative-evaluations/)
>
> [Reminder: Exam questions are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-questions-to-be-submitted-to-assessment-services/)
2–13 February 2026
Prepare for final assessments
### Weeks 5–6
- Prepare for exams
- Review key concepts and answer student queries
- Finish marking coursework
- Dedicate class time for SET
> #### Resources
>
> [Exam preparation checklist](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/preparing-for-exams/)
>
> [Announcements to students](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support-during-online-tests-and-exams/)
>
> [Inspera exam process for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/inspera/exam-processes/)
>
> [Grading in Inspera](https://uoa.sharepoint.com/sites/InsperaOnlineAssessments/SitePages/Grader.aspx "login required")
>
> [Reminder: SET evaluations](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-prepare-for-set-evaluations/)
Study break
14–15 February 2026
16–18 February 2026
Exam period
- Complete marking
- Submit final grades
- Share SET feedback with students on Canvas
> #### Resources
>
> [During the exam](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support-during-online-tests-and-exams/#during) (assessor responsibilities)
>
> [Reminder: Final results are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-final-results-are-due/)
>
> [Grade submission procedures](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/gradebook/#how-to)
>
> [Using your SET reports and closing the loop](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/student-voice-surveys/course-evaluations-set/set-course-and-teaching-evaluations/set-resources.html#Feedback-to-Students)
23–27 February 2026
**
Reflect, refresh and look ahead
- Document teaching activities for ADPR
- Reflect on SET results and other course feedback
- Reflect on student learning outcomes
- Coordinate a course review (course directors)
- Plan for Semester One (if teaching)
> #### Resources
>
> [Academic Development and Performance Review (ADPR)](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/work-personal/career-development/adpr.html "login required")
>
> [Course reviews](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-quality/course-reviews.html)
Additional resources
**
[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/)
[Scroll to top](#page-container)
## Semester One 2026
5–16 February 2026
Plan and prepare
### Pre-semester
- Set up Canvas course template
- Review and update course content
- Update Talis reading lists
- Design assessments
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Course Import tool](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-content-from-another-Canvas-course-using-the/ta-p/1012)
>
> [Canvas: Copy a page to another course](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-page-to-another-course/ta-p/1085)
>
> [Canvas guide for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/canvas-guides-for-teachers-and-students-for-the-start-of-semester/)
>
> [Talis support](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/learning-technology-support/#talis)
Additional resources
**
[Canvas Essentials](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-essentials/) (facilitated sessions)
[Course design](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/course-design/) (self-paced session)
[Blended learning](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/blended-learning/) (self-paced session)
[Assessment for learning](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/assessment-for-learning/) (self-paced session)
[Teaching 101](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/130373) (self-paced session)
[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/)
19 February–20 February 2026
Fine-tune
### Early semester prep
- Prepare Canvas assignment groups and Gradebook settings
- Create welcome message (a brief video or text)
- Check that your course is aligned with Canvas Baseline Practices
- Publish your Canvas course
- Check teaching spaces and acquaint yourself with the equipment
> #### Resources
>
> [Assessment checklist for Canvas](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/how-to-prevent-common-issues-in-assignments-and-grading/)
>
> [Welcome to the course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/welcome-students-pre-semester-v2.docx "Word document") (template)
>
> [Canvas Baseline Practices](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-baseline-practices/)
>
> [Check, fix and publish your Canvas course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/check-and-fix-before-publishing/)
Additional resources
**
[Canvas Assessment workshop](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-training-session-digital-assessment/) (facilitated sessions)
[Lecture theatre equipment familiarisation sessions](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/lecture-theatre-equipment-familiarisation-sessions/)
[Teaching Well: Foundations of Learning and Teaching (PLS)](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/teaching-well/) (facilitated sessions)
[Change One Thing Challenge](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/awards-and-grants/change-one-thing-challenge/) (teaching award)
[Teaching-related policies and frameworks](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/policy/) esp. [Assessment of Courses Policy](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/introducing-the-new-assessment-of-courses-policy/)
[Assessment of Courses Procedures](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/assessment/assessment-courses-procedures.html) (§23)
23–27 February 2026
Set the tone
### Orientation Week
- Set up introductory activities
- Check which students have learning and teaching adjustments
- Post a welcome announcement (a brief video or text)
> #### Resources
>
> [Faculty Access Portal](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/students-with-disabilities/) (disability case management system)
>
> [Personal introduction](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/personal-introduction-template.docx "Word document") (template)
Additional resources
**
[Universal Design for Learning](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/universal-design-for-learning/)
[Neurodiverse students](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-classroom/)
Semester One begins
2 March 2026
**
2–20 March 2026
Welcome and get to know your students
### Weeks 1–3
- Focus on creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment
- Consider students requiring special conditions in tests and exams
- Facilitate election for class reps and add contact details to Canvas (weeks 1–2)
- Monitor student engagement
- Invite informal student feedback (week 3)
- Refresh knowledge on teaching and course engagement
> #### Resources
>
> [Towards a sense of belonging](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/top-picks-for-september-2024-towards-a-sense-of-belonging/) (curated resources)
>
> [Special conditions and aegrotats](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/special-conditions-and-aegrotats/)
>
> [Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Formative evaluations of teaching and courses](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/formative-evaluations/)
>
> [Relational learning in practice](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/signature-pedagogies/relational-learning/in-practice/)
>
> [Ideas to promote student engagement](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/category/student-engagement/)
Additional resources
**
[Student Voice Policy](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/top-picks-for-july-2024-new-student-voice-policy-in-action/)
[Class Representation Policy](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/student-voice/class-representation-policy.html)
[Making effective use of class representatives](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/signature-pedagogies/relational-learning/working-with-class-representatives/)
23 March–2 April 2026
Think about early feedback
### Weeks 4–5
- Conduct first assessments
- Monitor participation
- Look for ‘at risk’ students
- Provide early progress feedback to students
> #### Resources
>
> [Message students via Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Providing feedback](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/feedback-tools/)
Additional resources
**
[Student support services](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/student-support-services-and-activities/)
Mid-semester break
3–17 April 2026
**
8–17 April 2026
Reset, recharge, and refine
- Review course progress
- Prepare upcoming materials
- Start curating exam questions
- Engage in professional development
> #### Resources
>
> [Inspera exam process for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/inspera/exam-processes/)
>
> [TeachWell Professional Learning Series](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/professional-learning-series/)
20 April–8 May 2026
Gather feedback and adjust
### Weeks 6–9
- Check your course is eligible for SET
- Gather mid-semester feedback
- Request a peer teaching observation
- Adjust teaching strategies as needed
- Submit exam questions
> #### Resources
>
> [SET evaluation tasks](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/policy/summative-evaluation-tool-set/)
>
> [Peer review of teaching](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/peer-review-of-teaching/)
>
> [Reminder: Exam questions are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-questions-to-be-submitted-to-assessment-services/)
Additional resources
**
[Canvas Marking and Grading](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-marking-grading/) (facilitated sessions)
[New Special Conditions in Tests and Examinations Procedures](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/new-special-conditions-in-tests-and-examinations-procedures/)
18 May–5 June 2026
Gear-up for marking
### Weeks 10–12
- Prepare for exams
- Review key concepts and answer student queries
- Finish marking coursework and academic term tests
- Set up marking teams for the final exam
- Dedicate class time for SET
> #### Resources
>
> [Exam preparation checklist](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/preparing-for-exams/)
>
> [Announcements to students](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support/)
>
> [Inspera exam process for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/inspera/exam-processes/)
>
> [Grading in Inspera](https://uoa.sharepoint.com/sites/InsperaOnlineAssessments/SitePages/Grader.aspx "login required")
>
> [Reminder: SET evaluations](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-prepare-for-set-evaluations/)
Study break
8–10 June 2026
Additional resources
**
[Aegrotat and compassionate consideration](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/special-conditions-and-aegrotats/#aegrotat)
8–29 June 2026
Exam period
- Complete marking
- Submit final grades
- Share SET feedback with students on Canvas
> #### Resources
>
> [During the exam](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support/#during) (assessor responsibilities)
>
> [Reminder: Final results are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-final-results-are-due/)
>
> [Grade submission procedures](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/gradebook/#how-to)
>
> [Using your SET reports and closing the loop](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/student-voice-surveys/course-evaluations-set/set-course-and-teaching-evaluations/set-resources.html#Feedback-to-Students)
\* Exams are scheduled Monday to Saturday
Additional resources
**
[Final grades drop-in](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/final-grades-drop-in/) (facilitated sessions)
Inter-semester break
30 June–17 July 2026
30 June–3 July 2026
**
Reflect, refresh and look ahead
- Document teaching activities for ADPR
- Reflect on SET results and other course feedback
- Reflect on student learning outcomes
- Coordinate a course review (course directors)
- Plan for Semester Two (if teaching)
> #### Resources
>
> [Academic Development and Performance Review (ADPR)](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/work-personal/career-development/adpr.html "login required")
>
> [Course reviews](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-quality/course-reviews.html)
Additional resources
**
[Teaching Well: Foundations of Learning and Teaching (PLS)](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/teaching-well/) (facilitated sessions)
[Teaching 101](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/130373) (self-paced session)
[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/)
[Scroll to top](#page-container)
## Semester Two 2026
6–10 July 2026
Refine teaching strategies
### Pre-semester
- Review and adjust course content (consider feedback from last run)
- Create welcome message (a brief video or text)
- Refine assessments as needed
- Update Talis reading lists
- Prepare Canvas assignment groups and Gradebook settings
- Publish your Canvas course
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Course Import tool](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-content-from-another-Canvas-course-using-the/ta-p/1012)
>
> [Canvas – copy one page at a time](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-page-to-another-course/ta-p/1085)
>
> [Canvas guide for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/canvas-guides-for-teachers-and-students-for-the-start-of-semester/)
>
> [Welcome to the course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/welcome-students-pre-semester-v2.docx "Word document") (template)
>
> [Assessment checklist for Canvas](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/how-to-prevent-common-issues-in-assignments-and-grading/)
>
> [Talis support](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/learning-technology-support/#talis)
>
> [Check, fix and publish your Canvas course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/check-and-fix-before-publishing/)
Additional resources
**
[Canvas Essentials workshop](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-essentials/) (facilitated sessions)
[Canvas Assessment workshop](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-training-session-digital-assessment/) (facilitated sessions)
[Course design](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/course-design/) (self-paced session)
[Blended learning](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/blended-learning/) (self-paced session)
[Assessment for learning](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/2025/03/05/assessment-for-learning/) (self-paced session)
[Teaching 101](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/130373) (self-paced session)
[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/)
[Assessment of Courses Procedures](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/assessment/assessment-courses-procedures.html) (§23)
13–17 July 2026
Prepare for teaching
### Orientation Week
- Set up introductory activities
- Post a welcome announcement (a brief video or text)
- Check that your course is aligned with Canvas Baseline Practices
- Check teaching spaces and acquaint yourself with the equipment
- Check which students have learning and teaching adjustments
> #### Resources
>
> [Canvas Baseline Practices](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-baseline-practices/)
>
> [Welcome to the course](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/welcome-students-pre-semester-v2.docx "Word document") (template)
>
> [Personal introduction](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/files/2025/02/personal-introduction-template.docx "Word document") (template)
>
> [Faculty Access Portal](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/students-with-disabilities/) (disability case management system)
Additional resources
**
[Lecture theatre equipment familiarisation sessions](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/lecture-theatre-equipment-familiarisation-sessions/)
[Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/awards-and-grants/sotl/) (start writing your application)
[Teaching Excellence Awards](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/awards-and-grants/uoa-teaching-excellence-awards/) (September deadline)
Semester Two begins
20 July 2026
**
20 July – 7 August 2026
Welcome and get to know your students
### Weeks 1–3
- Focus on creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment
- Consider students requiring special conditions in tests and exams
- Facilitate election for class reps and add contact details to Canvas (weeks 1–2)
- Monitor student engagement
- Invite informal student feedback
- Refresh knowledge on teaching and course engagement
> #### Resources
>
> [Towards a sense of belonging](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/top-picks-for-september-2024-towards-a-sense-of-belonging/) (curated resources)
>
> [Special conditions and aegrotats](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/special-conditions-and-aegrotats-in-tests-and-exams/)
>
> [Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Formative evaluations of teaching and courses](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/formative-evaluations/)
>
> [Relational learning in practice](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/signature-pedagogies/relational-learning/in-practice/)
>
> [Ideas to promote student engagement](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/category/student-engagement/)
Additional resources
**
[Student Voice Policy](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/top-picks-for-july-2024-new-student-voice-policy-in-action/)
[Class Representation Policy](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/student-voice/class-representation-policy.html)
[Making effective use of class representatives](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/signature-pedagogies/relational-learning/working-with-class-representatives/)
10–28 August 2026
Think about early feedback
### Weeks 4–6
- Conduct first assessments
- Monitor participation
- Look for ‘at risk’ students
- Provide early progress feedback to students
- Check your course is eligible for SET
> #### Resources
>
> [Message students via Canvas Analytics](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/canvas-analytics/)
>
> [Providing feedback](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/feedback-tools/)
>
> [Student support services](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/student-support-services-and-activities/)
>
> [SET evaluation tasks](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/policy/summative-evaluation-tool-set/)
Mid-semester break
31 August–11 September 2026
**
Reset, recharge, and refine
- Review course progress
- Prepare upcoming materials
- Start curating exam questions
- Engage in professional development
> #### Resources
>
> [Inspera exam process for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/inspera/exam-processes/)
>
> [TeachWell Professional Learning Series](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/professional-learning-series/)
>
> [Teaching Well: Foundations of Learning and Teaching (PLS)](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/teaching-well/) (facilitated sessions)
14 September–2 October 2026
Gather feedback and adjust
### Weeks 7–9
- Gather mid-semester feedback
- Request a peer teaching observation
- Adjust teaching strategies as needed
- Submit exam questions
> #### Resources
>
> [Peer review of teaching](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/professional-learning/peer-review-of-teaching/)
>
> [Reminder: Exam questions are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-questions-to-be-submitted-to-assessment-services/)
Additional resources
**
[Canvas Marking and Grading](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/canvas-marking-grading/) (facilitated sessions)
[New Special Conditions in Tests and Examinations Procedures](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/announcements/new-special-conditions-in-tests-and-examinations-procedures/)
5–23 October 2026
Gear-up for marking
### Weeks 10–12
- Prepare for exams
- Review key concepts and answer student queries
- Finish marking coursework and academic term tests
- Set up marking teams for the final assessment
- Dedicate class time for SET
> #### Resources
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> [Exam preparation checklist](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/preparing-for-exams/)
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> [Announcements to students](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support-during-online-tests-and-exams/)
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> [Inspera exam process for teachers](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/learning-technologies/inspera/exam-processes/)
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> [Grading in Inspera](https://uoa.sharepoint.com/sites/InsperaOnlineAssessments/SitePages/Grader.aspx "login required")
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> [Reminder: SET evaluations](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-prepare-for-set-evaluations/)
Study break
26–28 October 2026
Additional resources
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[Aegrotat and compassionate consideration](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/special-conditions-and-aegrotats/#aegrotat)
29 October–16 November 2026
Exam period
- Complete marking
- Submit final grades
- Share SET feedback with students on Canvas
- Review course outlines (course directors)
> #### Resources
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> [During the exam](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/assessment/tests-exams/student-experience-and-support-during-online-tests-and-exams/#during) (assessor responsibilities)
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> [Reminder: Final results are due](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/reminder-exam-final-results-are-due/)
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> [Grade submission procedures](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/canvas/gradebook/#how-to)
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> [Using your SET reports and closing the loop](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/student-voice-surveys/course-evaluations-set/set-course-and-teaching-evaluations/set-resources.html#Feedback-to-Students)
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> [Course outlines](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/course-outlines/)
Additional resources
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[Final grades drop-in](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/calendar_event/final-grades-drop-in/) (facilitated sessions)
17 November–22 December 2026
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Reflect and unwind
### In the last weeks
- Document teaching activities for ADPR
- Reflect on SET results and other course feedback
- Reflect on student learning outcomes
- Coordinate a course review (course directors)
- Plan for Summer School (if teaching)
> #### Resources
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> [Academic Development and Performance Review (ADPR)](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/work-personal/career-development/adpr.html "login required")
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> [Course reviews](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-quality/course-reviews.html)
Additional resources
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[TeachWell Consult service](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/support/ranga-auaha-ako/)
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