We're delighted at the prospect of having you back as residents for the upcoming semester. Your prior residency has undoubtedly enriched our House and we value the vibrancy you bring with your new experiences since.
Returning Seniors are residents who have stayed in LightHouse in the previous semesters and have not secured residency at LightHouse for AY25/26 Semester 2. (e.g., Currently on exchange, Unsuccessful Senior Retention Results, Leave of Absence)
Should you decide to apply as a Returning Senior, you are required to submit the following:
1. Character References (as required of all Senior undergraduates applications): More details here - Character References
2. Submit your interest and application details as a Returning Senior here.
3. Submit your Hostel Admission Application during the hostel application period (as listed on OSA website https://osa.nus.edu.sg/accommodation/hostel-application/application-guide-undergraduate/application-dates/) Do ensure that the requirements above are completed for a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
| Hostel Type | Exercise (for AY2025/2026) | Hostel Application Period (10am onwards) | Result Notification (10am onwards) | Acceptance of Offer By (11:59am) |
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| Current Undergraduate & Freshmen | Halls, Houses, Student Residences^ & RCs | Semester 2 | 1 Nov to 6 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Current Undergraduate & Freshmen | Halls, Houses, Student Residences^ & RCs | Semester 2 (Round 2*) | 27 Nov to 2 Dec 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | 16 Dec 2025 |
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https://osa.nus.edu.sg/accommodation/hostel-application/application-guide-undergraduate/application-dates/
In the event of an oversubscription of Returning Seniors, places will be balloted amongst complete applicants.