INFO FOR STUDENTS AT SIT

SIT Students Kia Ora, Haere Mai and Welcome!

At SIT, we care about supporting our students. We have a range of student services and facilities available to help students achieve their academic goals and enjoy their student experience. No matter which campus you're studying at, we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to make the most of your time with us.

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SIT Student Outcomes

When you study at SIT, we're committed to offering you a high quality education that will help you achieve your ambitions.

Our 2018 Graduate Destination Survey (graduates of the 2018 academic year) showed that:

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) for SIT as a place to study is 41 which is well above the average NPS score of 20 for New Zealand’s tertiary sector.
90% considered the programme represented good value for money
92% of graduates were overall satisfied with the quality of the programme they undertook

Employment Outcomes & Further Study

97% of graduates surveyed were studying or working
79% working or self employed
- 35% employed in Southland
- 17% employed in Canterbury
36% studying or intend to do more study

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General FAQs



Can I cross credit points or get credit for work experience? Do SIT/SIT2LRN qualifications match up to other tertiary institutes around New Zealand? What scholarships are available to SIT students? What is Blackboard? What kind of Student Support does SIT have? I can’t attend graduation in person – how do I receive my qualification? What kind of programmes do you have? How do I find out if I’ve passed or what my unit/paper results are? What IT resources & facilities do I have access to? Can I view my results on-line? When does my computer access run-out? I want to attend a graduation ceremony, who do I contact?

Getting Started on Campus and via Distance Learning



What courses can I study by distance / online? How do I get my ID card? How do I get my textbooks? Do I need my own computer to study at SIT? I have a Mac computer – can I use this at SIT? Do you offer night courses? What software will I have access to / What software will I have to purchase? What kind of accommodation is available in Invercargill?

Fees & Enrolment FAQs



Am I eligible for Zero Fees? Are your courses free? What is the criteria for entry? What documents do I need to provide with my Application Form? What is verified ID? What programmes are covered by the Zero Fees scheme?

SIT2LRN FAQs

Ensuring Accessibility, Equality, Opportunties & Fairness

Southern Institute of Technology is an equal educational opportunity training organisation. If you feel you are disadvantaged in your learning capacity, please contact us for additional assistance.

Check out the range of services we offer to assist students: Student Support.

Protecting Human Rights

At Southern Institute of Technology we have a policy to provide a living, learning and working environment free from discrimination and/or harassment, according to the Human Rights Act 1993.

Any member of the Southern Institute of Technology community who feel their dignity or rights have been infringed upon, or feel they have been the subject of discrimination and/or harassment, have the right to request intervention.

For additional assistance, contact us.

Networking with SIT

Are you a proud student or alumni of the Southern Institute of Technology or Southland Polytechnic?

LinkedIn is a useful tool that can help connect you with a global business network.

Add your study at SIT to your LinkedIn profile with one click today!

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"the teacher... explained things in a way that everybody understood and the all-round great vibe of campus"

- feedback via Graduate Destination Survey 2014

"the best aspects are the high quality gear and equipment that is kept up to date from year to year"

- feedback via Graduate Destination Survey 2014

"I enjoyed meeting other people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and different age groups"

- feedback via Graduate Destination Survey 2014