EITStudent Guide

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Student guide · Semester Two 2026

The semester, explained for EIT

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Semester Two 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Semester Two 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Semester Two 2026Relevant now
  2. Semester One 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

P

Petit
The Petit Cafe, a central dining spot located within the Twist Library building complex.

S

Scholars
The Scholar's Restaurant, an on-site training facility where hospitality students prepare and serve meals.

T

Tairāwhiti
The regional name used to refer to the EIT campus and facilities located in Gisborne.
The Bay
Common student shorthand for the main Hawke's Bay campus located in Napier.
The Village
The EIT Student Village, the primary on-campus residential accommodation at the Hawke's Bay campus.

Y

Younited
The official student association for EIT, providing advocacy, events, and support services.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Bee Card
The regional smart card used for student-discounted bus transport between Napier, Hastings, and the campus.
caf_connect
Café Connect
coffee_connect
Coffee Connect
EIT Online
The Moodle-based learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
green_bean_caf
Green Bean Café
Hetley
A significant building block on the Napier campus housing administration and student services.
hub_caf
Hub Café
MyEIT
The self-service student portal used for managing enrolments, viewing grades, and updating personal details.
scholars_restaurant_and_caf
Scholars Restaurant and Café
StudyLink
The government service students must use to apply for student loans and allowances.
Te Ara o Tāwhaki
The campus marae (meeting grounds) and focal point for Māori studies and cultural activities.
Twist
The Twist Library and Learning Hub, the main academic resource center on the Hawke's Bay campus.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Semester Two 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Napier for EIT Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Napier.

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland

City Transportation

Public Transit

Go Bay bus service

Nearest Airports

Hawke's Bay Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb)

Avg Annual Temp

59.7°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Hawke's Bay Campus Parking

surface_lot • Approximately 640 spaces available

30 cent transaction fee applies to casual parking payments; parking payment machines have been removed.

Campus News

Latest updates from EIT

Talented EIT Tairāwhiti student takes drone research to the national stage

Bachelor of Computing Systems student Varun Wadhwa presented research at the CITRENZ Conference 2026.

Oct 11, 2026

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EIT graduate driven to break cycles through mental health career

Lucinda Campbell pursues a career helping whānau facing addiction and mental health challenges.

Oct 9, 2026

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EIT nursing student inspired by grandparents to support vulnerable communities

Final-year nursing student Kya Joe completes an eight-week placement focused on community health.

Oct 2, 2026

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Campus rebuilding following Cyclone Gabrielle damage is ongoing but majority of facilities are reopened.

Campus rebuilding following Cyclone Gabrielle damage is ongoing but majority of facilities are reopened.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at EIT

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

EIT Managed Student Flats

Room types: Two-bedroom flat, Three-bedroom flat

EIT Student Village

Capacity: 72

Room types: Single bedroom in a six-bedroom villa

Gloucester Street Flats

Room types: Two-bedroom flat, Three-bedroom flat

York Avenue Flats

Room types: Two-bedroom flat, Three-bedroom flat

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@eit.ac.nz

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