奧塔哥大學(xué)關(guān)于新冠肺炎疫情的通告 - 學(xué)費(fèi)以及學(xué)習(xí)計劃變動

　　立思辰留學(xué)云消息，奧塔哥大學(xué)關(guān)于新冠肺炎疫情的通告 - 學(xué)費(fèi)以及學(xué)習(xí)計劃變動問答如下：

　　Q: If I cannot make it to New Zealand to study in Semester 1 due to the travel ban, will the University be charging my tuition fees?

　　問：如果我因當(dāng)前狀況而無法抵達(dá)新西蘭開始2020年第一個學(xué)期的學(xué)習(xí)，大學(xué)是否會收取我的學(xué)費(fèi)？

　　A: We realise that this is a very unusual situation and we will not be charging tuition fees for students who cannot make it. If you have already paid your fees you will be eligible for a full refund.

　　答：我們知道現(xiàn)在是非常時期，因此我們不會收取無法正常入學(xué)的學(xué)生的學(xué)費(fèi)。如果你已經(jīng)交費(fèi)卻因當(dāng)前狀況而無法入學(xué)，我們將全額退費(fèi)。

　　Q: Will I be charged a late fee if I cannot pay my tuition fees on time?

　　問：現(xiàn)在情況下，如果我無法及時交納本次學(xué)費(fèi)，我是否會被收取晚交費(fèi)罰金？

　　A: No. There will be no late fees for students unable to get to the University of Otago from China as planned.

　　答：受當(dāng)前狀況影響的中國學(xué)生將不會被收取晚交費(fèi)罰金。

　　Q: I haven’t been able to pay my fees as I am not able to get to bank in person – what is the last date for this? Can I pay my fees late?

　　問：當(dāng)前狀況下，我無法本人親自去銀行進(jìn)行學(xué)費(fèi)的交納，請問最晚交費(fèi)日期是幾號？我是否可以申請晚交費(fèi)？

　　A: Please contact AskOtago and register. We have a level of flexibility and look forward to working with you and your individual circumstances.

　　答：請及時聯(lián)系A(chǔ)skOtago團(tuán)隊進(jìn)行登記和說明（郵箱：university@otago.ac.nz）。我們會根據(jù)每位學(xué)生的實(shí)際情況進(jìn)行靈活處理。

　　Q: Will the University be charging my accommodations fees for University flats and University-owned colleges?

　　問：如果我住在學(xué)校公寓或者學(xué)校宿舍，但因當(dāng)前狀況而無法到校，我是否需要交納住宿費(fèi)？

　　A: If you have signed a lease for a University-owned flat or are due to move into a University-owned Residential College, but can no longer make it for semester 1 as planned, you will not need to pay accommodation fees. Any accommodation fees that you have already paid to the University will be refunded in full. Unfortunately, we have no control over private accommodation arrangements.

　　答：如果是住在大學(xué)內(nèi)部的學(xué)校公寓或者學(xué)校宿舍，因此次事件而無法到校的學(xué)生將不會被收取任何費(fèi)用。如果你已經(jīng)繳費(fèi)，你將獲得全額退費(fèi)。很遺憾，目前大學(xué)無法為居住在私人租賃房屋的學(xué)生提供此項支持。

　　Q: What is the latest day that I can start my course?

　　問：最晚報道日/最晚到校日是什么時候？

　　A: At this point we cannot provide a date. This will depend on your course of study. Please contact AskOtago, telephone (0800 808 098 or +64 3 479 7000) or email university@otago.ac.nz and register so that we can discuss your individual circumstances with us. The sooner you contact us and register, the sooner we can work with you on these important details.

　　答：目前我們無法制定出一個具體日期。每個課程有不一樣的要求。我們建議每一位學(xué)生立即聯(lián)系A(chǔ)skOtago團(tuán)隊進(jìn)行登記和溝通。我們希望盡早能夠跟每一位受影響的學(xué)生建立起聯(lián)系，并且進(jìn)行一對一的學(xué)習(xí)計劃討論。

　　電話：0800 808 098 or +64 3 479 7000

　　郵箱：university@otago.ac.nz

　　Q: If I’m not present, how will I keep up my studies?

　　問：如果我本人無法到校上課，我可用其他方式來繼續(xù)進(jìn)行學(xué)業(yè)嗎？

　　A: Where possible we will be offering online options as a short-term measure. Again, please contact the University through Ask Otago so that we can discuss details for your particular course of study.

　　答：根據(jù)課程情況不同，大學(xué)正在考慮提供線上學(xué)習(xí)作為短期應(yīng)對方案的可能性。請每一位受影響的學(xué)生及時與AskOtago團(tuán)隊聯(lián)系，大學(xué)將根據(jù)不同情況來商討可行性方案。

　　Q: If I cannot make it to New Zealand for semester 1 as planned, what are my study options with the University of Otago?

　　問：如果我無法按照計劃抵達(dá)新西蘭并且入讀第一個學(xué)期，我在奧塔哥大學(xué)的學(xué)習(xí)計劃將會有什么樣的變動？

　　A: We are still working out what is possible. We hope to be able to confirm temporary online options for some courses soon, but these may not be possible in all courses. Once again, we ask that your register with AskOtago and we can work with you on your personal circumstances.

　　Options that you may want to consider are: Starting in semester 2 (if your course of study allows this), or Deferring to 2021

　　答：我們一直在討論不同方案的可能性。在線學(xué)習(xí)可能會是部分課程的應(yīng)對方案，但不一定適用于所有課程。因此，我們建議學(xué)生：首先，及時與AskOtago團(tuán)隊聯(lián)系商討解決方案；其次，考慮在第二學(xué)期入學(xué)（如果所讀課程有7月開課），或者考慮將學(xué)習(xí)計劃改到2021年入學(xué)。

　　Q: Does mainland China include Hong Kong? I’m in Hong Kong, and not sure if I can travel to New Zealand?

　　問：來自香港的學(xué)生會受影響嗎？

　　A: Presently (5 February 2020), there is no travel ban for travellers leaving Hong Kong to New Zealand. Please check with the SafeTravel site in New Zealand for updated information. （https://www.safetravel.govt.nz）

　　答：截止目前（2020年2月5日）尚未有針對香港地區(qū)往來人員的禁令。但建議隨時關(guān)注新西蘭SafeTravel site以便獲取及時更新。（此處不適用于過境的學(xué)生）

　　Q: If I have an offer at the University of Otago, and I am unable to start, will my offer still stand for semester 2, 2020 or semester 1, 2021?

　　問：我收到了奧塔哥大學(xué)的offer，但因當(dāng)前狀況無法入學(xué)，請問我的offer對于2020年第二學(xué)期入學(xué)或者2021年第一學(xué)期入學(xué)是否有效？

　　A: Yes. We look forward to welcoming you at the University of Otago as soon as possible.

　　答：此類情況下的offer是有效的。我們非常歡迎每一位收到offer的學(xué)生繼續(xù)選擇前來奧塔哥大學(xué)就讀。

　　Q: What do I do if my visa expires and I have difficulty having it renewed in time for when my study starts?

　　問：如果我目前的簽證會因當(dāng)前狀況而過期，但我卻無法及時更新，我該怎么辦？

　　A: The University does not control the visa situation. However, along with the other New Zealand universities, we are asking our country’s immigration authorities to adopt a flexible approach. We will keep you updated on this. If your register with AskOtago we will be able to keep you updated on our progress with Immigration New Zealand.（https://www.immigration.govt.nz）

　　答：雖然奧塔哥大學(xué)無法對學(xué)生簽證做出決定，但我們針對當(dāng)前狀況，已經(jīng)在和新西蘭其他的大學(xué)一起與新西蘭移民局及相關(guān)部門進(jìn)行了溝通和商討。我們建議每一位受影響的學(xué)生及時與AskOtago團(tuán)隊聯(lián)系并登記，以便大學(xué)在收到信息更新時可以第一時間為你發(fā)送通知。

　　Message from Professor Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Otago.

　　“I recognise that it is currently a difficult situation for many of you. We are thinking of you, and please be assured that we are doing all we can to help you through the current circumstances. You are a valued member of our community, and we very much look forward to welcoming you here at as soon as possible.”

　　來自奧塔哥大學(xué)校長Harlene Hayne教授的問候：

　　我知道對于很多看到這段話的人來說，現(xiàn)在是一個艱難的時期。我們非常希望能幫助每一位受到影響的奧塔哥學(xué)子度過此次難關(guān)。請及時告知你所需要的幫助，我們將竭盡全力提供支持和服務(wù)。每一位學(xué)生都是奧塔哥大學(xué)中重要的一員，我們期待能早日在校園中與你們相見。