Rules Regulations Frequently Asked Questions

Right of entry into courses of study is restricted by SIT and apparent eligibility may not lead to automatic acceptance. Applicants must demonstrate attributes which, in the assessment of SIT, should lead to success.

Where the number of students for enrolment exceeds the number of places, or where such a limitation applies, the criteria for selection shall be academic merit, order of receipt, and suitability for admission to that course of study.

Eligible students not admitted to their chosen course of study may be placed on a waiting list and / or referred to another course/intake.

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has many events and activities that we encourage our students to participate in. 

As part of our promotional activities, SIT will occasionally have a photographer at these events and activities as we are always looking at opportunities to showcase our students, their achievements and information about student life that can be experienced at our campuses. We feel that the best way to showcase this is through imagery of our students, of which you are now a part of.

If you feel that you would not like photos and/or images of you in our marketing collateral which includes, but is not limited to, the SIT prospectus, posters, fliers, handbooks, profiles, mailbox drop mailers, e-newsletters, billboards, Facebook posts or other social media campaigns and/or videos, please contact the Marketing Department and let the team know your preference. The Marketing Team can be contacted on info@sit.ac.nz, or phone 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 4 0 3337).
For full details on the conditions of the Rights of Release please email info@sit.ac.nz for a copy.

The ONLY place you may park your bike on campus is in the bike stands provided. Failure do so may result in your bike being impounded. It is your responsibility to lock your bike up safely and SIT cannot be held responsible for any loss.

If you find any property that is not your own, it should be handed into Administration.

Some of our campuses offer parking.

• Invercargill Tay St campus: there is free student parking available on Forth St. Parks are also available for students with a disability. Offence notices and wheel clamps are used on campus for illegal parking, including parking in staff car parks. A fee will be charged to remove clamps.
• Invercargill Downtown campus: No parking available.
• Gore: Free parking on campus.
• Christchurch: Free parking on campus.
• Queenstown: Parking in Remarkables Park Town Centre is limited to 3 hours and strictly enforced. Students are to park in the Remarkables Park Staff Parking at the top of Cherry Blossom Ave (the road behind the campus) where they can park all day for free. SIT are not responsible for any parking tickets received by students for parking in the Remarkables Park Town Centre.
• MAINZ Auckland: Free student carparks opposite the main entrance to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
• MAINZ Christchurch: No parking available.
• All vehicles are parked at owners’ risk

The use or carrying of prohibited drugs on campus is illegal. If you carry or use drugs, or are suspected of doing so, you will be reported to the police immediately.

All applicants/students may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test before being accepted, or during the programme of study. If an applicant/ student fails the test, their programme of study may be terminated.

No alcohol may be consumed or carried on campus during class activities unless you have prior permission from the Chief Executive. Students must not attend class intoxicated.

All of SIT's campuses is smokefree, and smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus.

If you are working in a lab/workshop, you must abide by the Health and Safety regulations (eg. wear the required protective clothing). You must be familiar with the fire/ evacuation procedures.