Orientation

NUS Orientation season opens a chapter of new friendships as you begin your educational journey with us.

Check out university-wide First-Year Orientation Programmes (FOP) designed specifically for you by student organisations and your faculties. 

Also, explore International Students Orientation - the only Orientation that brings together incoming international students from different faculties.

Connect with new friends though university-wide First-Year Orientation Programmes (FOP)

The university-wide First-Year Orientation Programmes (FOP) microsite contains the details and sign-up links of the different Orientations organised by faculties and student organisations.

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Connect with new friends through
International Students Orientation


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1. Pre-Arrival Connection Programme (PACP)

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Get together virtually with Peer Connectors and other incoming international students in July to make new friends and share common experiences. This series of virtual Zoom events is specially for new students who have completed Registration Part 1 at least 2 weeks in advance - stay tuned for more details!

Date, Time, Venue, and Registration: will be announced in June

 
2. Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Live Show (For Graduate Students)
An in-person sharing event in July to acquaint you with career resources, student organisation group, scam prevention and other non-academic resources available at NUS. It will also include tips to survive and thrive in Singapore. Includes a 1-hour networking session - stay tuned for more details!

Date, Time, Venue, and Registration: will be announced in June

 
3. International Students Orientation
Make friends and build networks across cultures and disciplines over a curated in-person two-day programme in August. On Day 1, participate in team-bonding activities and a half day trail around Singapore. On Day 2, join us for an exclusive Singapore Touchdown Cultural Intelligence (CQ) workshop, designed to enhance your ability to work well with diverse peers and excel in your new environment.

Six identical orientation sets are held in August. Feel free to choose from any one orientation set that suit your timing. Vacancies are limited, especially the CQ workshop on Day 2, and are given on a first-come, first-served basis. See you soon! - stay tuned for more details!

Orientation Sets 1 to 6
Date, Time, Venue, and Registration: will be announced in June

 
4. Buddies without Borders
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Buddies without Borders is a matching programme in September that brings local and international students together on the common ground of friendship and mutual learning. Students are encouraged to make friends in a free, unstructured space on their own timings and initiative. The programme culminated in a mixer that brings different buddies together for greater friendships beyond their own assigned groups. Take part in an opportunity to make new friends and expand your support networks beyond borders! - stay tuned for more details in August!

Connect with new friends from our global communities

More information available on our Event Page in June 2024.

Get your questions answered

Browse our Resources, which curate common questions from past international students like you.

RESOURCES

[STORY] Guiding International Students on a New Journey and Beginning

You've Got A Friend In Me programme includes a series of activities designed to help incoming international students adapt to life at NUS before their first semester in the new academic year. The programme reassures incoming international students that they will receive support on their journey. Read more for the highlights.

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