Date / 2024 | Activity |
6 August evening | Pre-orientation Welcome & Networking Zoom session with Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP), Student Success Centre (SSC), SMU International Connections (ICON) and PG student representatives This Zoom session is to allow new students to learn more about living in Singapore, upcoming orientation activities and insights into the study life of Masters (postgraduate) students in SMU, i.e. tips on how to cope/balance the course demands while having a more holistic student life in SMU. |
20 Aug afternoon | Li Ka Shing Library special tour activity with afternoon tea session The tours are organized for students to learn more about the SMU library services through a gamification activity plus art tour in the Li Ka Shing Library. |
21 Aug morning | Head Start and Networking Lunch Facilitated by the Student Success Centre (SSC), this self-discovery programme aims to empower PG students in identifying their values in their journey towards academic and personal success. It also provides participants with the opportunity to network and establish meaningful connections with their peers. To register your interest, click here. *Limited slots available. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. |
21 Aug afternoon | Campus Tours and Walking Tours around SMU Join the tours with the SMU Student Ambassadors and local guides, to get familiarized with the SMU campus, and interesting places of interest in the nearby precincts. |
22 Aug full day | Foundations of Effective Communication workshop This workshop is conducted by the SMU Centre for English Communication (CEC), and will offer hands-on training in critical reading, clear writing, and fluent speaking, to equip students with the tools to extract, convey, and discuss complex ideas effectively. Students will learn techniques to adapt their communication styles to match the specific demands of different types of audience and context, so as to ensure their messages are always received with clarity and impact. Sign up for the workshop here. Limited spots are available so please register early! |
23 Aug morning | SMU PG Orientation briefings (on campus) There will be a Welcome Address by SMU Associate Provost, Postgraduate Professional (PGP) Education, following with sharing sessions on the SMU resources and key services by various support offices. |
More event details will be sent to students in August 2024, thus please keep a lookout for the information via your SMU email account, including whether your SMU student card will be ready for collection (pre-requisites are fulfilled) on the date of orientation briefings.
In addition, do look out for regular email updates from your respective programme offices on the other academic and career services briefings, pre-term workshops, and other team-building activities that may be applicable to you as well!
An invite will be sent to students about a week before the event proper. For activities that are face-to-face (F2F), your Programme Office will be in touch with you with the details such as the venue nearer the date. Please keep a lookout for the information via your SMU email account. Time in SGT.
Programme | Event | Date, time and Venue |
Lee Kong Chian School of Business | ||
EMBA | Orientation | 3 August 2024, 11.00am to 5.45pm Executive Seminar Room 4.1, Admin Building |
Welcome Reception | 3 August 2024, 5.45pm to 7.30pm University Lounge, Level 6, Admin Building | |
Industry Leaders Series & Networking | 8 August 2024, 5.15pm to 8.00pm Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, Admin Building | |
MBA | Academic and PGCS Briefing | 17 August 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm Online |
Welcome Luncheon | 23 August 2024, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Venue to be confirmed | |
Teambuilding | 23 August 2024, 3.30pm – 6.30pm Venue to be confirmed | |
MWM | Orientation | 27 July 2024, 8.30am to 6.00pm Admin Level 6 U-lounge & Function Room 6-1 |
MQF | Orientation & Teambuilding | 24 August 2024, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
MAF/GMF | Orientation & Teambuilding | 24 August 2024, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
Economic Analysis Preparatory Course | 13 to 22 August 2024 G1 : 13 Aug & 20 Aug 2024, 12.00pm to 3.15pm | |
MiM | Orientation & Teambuilding | 24 August 2024, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
MEI | Orientation & Teambuilding | 24 August 2024, 11.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
School of Accountancy | ||
MPA, MSA | Welcome Address Academic Briefing Career Services Teambuilding/ Senior Networking | 23 August 2024, 1.30pm to 5.30pm SMU Connexion, Event Square, Level 5 |
School of Computing and Information Systems | ||
MITB | Orientation | 23 August 2024, 9.00am to 4.00pm Venue to be confirmed |
One-day Python Bootcamp (optional) | 24 August 2024, 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue to be confirmed (held physically at SMU) | |
School of Economics | ||
MSE/ MSFE | Welcome and Academic Briefing | 23 August 2024, 2.15pm onwards Venue to be confirmed |
School of Social Sciences | ||
MST | Welcome Address Programme Briefing Career Services Campus Tour (optional) | 23 August 2024, 12.00pm to 4.30pm The Hive, Lee Ka Shing Library Level 2 |
Yong Pung How School of Law | ||
LLM | Programme Briefing Career Services Talk Guided SMU Tour | 16 August 2024, 2.00pm to 4.30pm* YPH School of Law Classroom 1-02 |
Legal Writing Workshop | 12 – 13 August 2024, 9.00am to 1.00pm* YPHSL Seminar Room 2-02 | |
Common Law Workshop | 14 – 17 August 2024, 7.00pm to 10.00pm* YPHSL Seminar Room 2-02 | |
JD | Programme Orientation Academic Briefing Campus Tour | 1 - 2 August 2024, 2.00pm to 7.00pm* Venue to be confirmed (held physically at SMU) |
*Subjected to changes. Students will be informed further via email.
Register for International Freshmen Orientation Programmes (Strongly encouraged!)
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SMU International Connections (ICON) Camp for International Freshmen: 6 to 8 August 2023
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SMU Buddy Programme: July 2023 onwards
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SMU Host Programme: 1 September 2023
- An ICONic Start: 18 August 2023