NUS Onboarding

In this application, you'll go complete the following details:

(1) Modules Research Info: these are the courses you will be requesting/ranking based on your level of preference. Modules are generally 4 credits and the minimum number of credits to take in a semester is 12. Use the NUSMod tool to determine the courses you'd take.

(2) Personal Particulars: enter your personal information, such as: passport, date of birth and residency status - to name a few.

(3) Qualifications: include academic information, such as: current institution and major.

(4) Upload Supporting Documents: (a) Official Transcript, (b) Records of Courses Taken in CURRENT Semester/Term, (c) NRIC/FIN/Passport and  (d) Detailed Course Syllabi - if requesting course with prerequisites.

(5) Other Details and Declarations: this section inquiries about health history, housing needs and acknowledgement of application T&Cs.

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Log into the NUS Online Application Portal - accept offer and upload photograph for NUS Student Card.

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Complete, within two weeks of notification, the compulsory learning modules:

RC1000A: A Culture of Respect and Consent Course - this online module is a 2-3 hour commitment that covers safe, inclusive and respectful environment for teaching and learning.

SE1000: Student Essentials - an online module that encompasses academic integrity and behavioral expectations while in class.

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Accommodation types are pre-selected for each applicant. I had the option of applying to Residential College 4 (RC4) or College of Alice and Peter Tan (CAPT), while other exchange students had different building selections.

Note: Residential Colleges and Halls have programs that allow residents to socialize; in comparison to Student Residences - which does not offer such programs. Please keep this in mind when applying to housing.

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Housing secured! Log into the UHMS Application Portal to accept your offer. You must also complete an e-orientation to understand the rules and regulations of living in NUS housing. 

Note: Students residing in Residential Colleges and Halls to are required to subscribe to a meal plan; breakfast and dinner ONLY!

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Student Pass Formalities, also referred to as: Offsite Enrollment (OSE), is the final step in the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This will be on-site and the Ingestion of Vaccination Records in the National Immunization Registry must be completed prior to this step. Appointment on: 08/23/2023.

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Collect NUS Student Card! Appointment on: 08/16/2023.

Verify COVID-19 shots - located on-campus. Appointment on: 08/16/2023.

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Finally! Now it's time to enjoy your time in Singapore!

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Don't forget to apply for scholarships. Click here for more information.