Eligibility

GPA	2.75
WIU hours completed	12
Student conduct	Good standing
Grad credit	Not available
Pre-requiste	Varies by course.  See the "Studying at Massey" tab for more details
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Entry Requirements

Passport: Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.  For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see Passports 101 .
Current passport processing times are 6-8-weeks.  Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.  Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement of your program.

Visa:  You must apply for a student visa before entering New Zealand.  Visa requirements can be found on the New Zealand immigration website . 
Traveling to New Zealand without the proper visa or paperwork can lead to denied entry, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.

Health Insurance

It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
  • WIU Student Health Insurance
  • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG) .

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.  It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.  If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsibility to comply with the new policies.  Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.  It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces. 

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into New Zealand.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE  It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location. 

Costs (Comparative Table)

last updated 4/21/2025         

Items	WIU	Massey
Tuition and fees, 12 semester hours, plan Y	5,140	8,250
Commitment Fee	--	75
Health Insurance	816	816
Passport	--	165
Student visa	--	60
Housing and meals	Housing: 3,795 Meals: 2,680	Housing: 4,860 Meals: 1,950
Books and supplies	480	360
Local transportation	840	850
Personal/misc. (phone, laundry, recreation, etc.)	950	1,500
Total	14,701	18,886*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.  

Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.  Check out our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages for more details.

Academics

Study Abroad students at Massey take 3-4 classes per semester, equaling 12-15 sh at WIU.  An "average" Massey class is 15 NZ credits or roughly 4 WIU semester hours.  You must take at least 45 NZ credits to maintain full-time status. 
Classes are graded on a 100 point scale with letter grades of A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, E, and F.

Classes at Massey are taught in English. 

Study Abroad students are eligible to take classes from all areas except Nursing, Social Work and Veterinary Science.

Classes in the College of Creative Arts require submission of a portfolio of your work during the application process. 

All class requests are subject to approval by Massey during the application stage.  Individual classes may require proof of pre-requisite coursework.

Classes are listed by academic area.  Select your appropriate WIU major from the Massey course search engine and use the filters to look for courses in a specific location, semester, or level.  Undergraduate courses are numbered "100-level", "200-level", and "300-level".

Housing and Meals

The accommodation options at Massey are residence halls, host families, and private apartments.  Meal plans vary by location and housing option.  You must apply for on-campus housing and host families.  On-campus housing is not guaranteed.

More information on housing and meal options can be found on the Massey accommodation webpage .