OPSA - Otago Polytechnic Students' Association

About

Otago Polytechnic Students' Association

Student advocacy organisation for Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin

Find us in the Atrium off the Hub, main Otago Polytechnic campus, Forth Street, Dunedin.

Story

OPSA is an student run organisation that is all about providing for Otago Polytechnic students. OPSA's aims include: Promote and supply services, facilities and amenities for students; Working towards removing barriers to education, Represent the views of students at all levels; Promote the advancement of education.

OPSA services & benefits:
Free gym access
Student Job Search
Discounts negotiated for you at local businesses
Representation on academic committees
Access to funding grants & help
Advocacy and support
Orientation events
Subsidised campus events
International Food Festival
Sporting Blues Awards
Office services (cheap)
Tenancy and Budget Advice
Class rep system
Social Events
Loads of free BBQs and giveaways
Free handbook diary & student survival guide
Education issues
DCC rubbish bags at cost price
Discounted phone top-up cards
Annual elections to choose how it’s all run
Student General Meetings
Lobbying voice to Dunedin City Council & Otago Regional Council
Graduation Parades
Lost Property service
Teaching Awards to reward good teachers
Thursdays in Black anti-violence campaign

Access to:
Clubs and Socs and UniPol which offers a huge network of clubs and societies to join, sporting tournaments, musical instruments, hire vans, fully equipped gym facilities, and so much more.