A warm welcome to Singapore Management University!
All successful applicants who have accepted SMU's offer are required to register as students of the University before commencing their studies in August 2025. Please take note of the important Matriculation deadlines for AY2025/2026 August intake and complete the registration formalities according to the deadlines provided. For more information, please refer to the respective section.
NOTE:
- This matriculation exercise is only applicable to students who are commencing their studies in August 2025.
- Applicants who have just accepted the offer would need to allow 3 working days before proceeding to perform online matriculation.
A warm welcome to Singapore Management University!
All successful applicants who have accepted SMU's offer are required to register as students of the University before commencing their studies in August 2025. Please take note of the important Matriculation deadlines for AY2025/2026 August intake and complete the registration formalities according to the deadlines provided. For more information, please refer to the respective section.
NOTE:
- This matriculation exercise is only applicable to students who are commencing their studies in August 2025.
- Applicants who have just accepted the offer would need to allow 3 working days before proceeding to perform online matriculation.
During Matriculation
You are expected to do the following steps via the Applicant's Self Service portal.
✅ Note: Certain steps require you to fulfil pre-requisites before proceeding, please ensure that you complete the necessary pre-requisite before you embark on that step.
Kindly refer to the microsite for important processes including instructions on Student's Pass Application (STP) and to register for Completion of Formalities (COF) as part of your documentation requirements on campus.
Should you have any enquiry on Student's pass matters, please contact your Programme Office/Manager.
Navigation Path: Self-Service » Online Matriculation » Make Online Payment
Make one-time non-refundable admissions-related fees (i.e. Application Fee/Optional Fee/Programme Fee Deposit/Registration Fee) via online payment. Debit and credit cards issued by MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Kindly allow 2 working days for payment to be updated in the system e.g. If you wish to matriculate on 23 June 2025, you will need to pay the admissions-related fees by 18 June 2025.
You may check the payment status via Applicant's Self-Service (Student Admission or Online Matriculation > View Payment Status).
Please confirm your personal data as per your official identity documents. Personal data includes your official name, passport details, NRIC details and emergency contacts.
If you need to update your personal data due to inaccuracies or new identity documents and you have not matriculated online, please email your respective SMU Graduate Programme Office. You will need to provide your latest official documents in the email to your respective SMU Graduate Programme Office for verification and update of your record.
It is important for the University to maintain accurate personal data of students in case of emergencies.
Navigation Path: Self-Service » Online Matriculation » Matriculate Online
✅ Pre-requisite Checklist
Do ensure that you have made the confirmation fee at least 2 working days before you proceed with Online Matriculation.
ONLINE MATRICULATION
| Phase | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online Matriculation | 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (Time in SGT) |
| Ad hoc Online Matriculation | 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (Time in SGT) |
* Please note that students who matriculate during the Ad hoc period will not be able to collect their student cards during the Main Card Collection sessions. You will be informed via email to collect your student card during the Ad hoc card collection sessions instead.
Note:
- It is important to take note of the generated Student ID number (displayed at the acknowledgement page) after you have successfully matriculated. The Student ID number (also known as Campus ID number) will be referenced throughout your studies at SMU.
- For students below 18 years old, please print out the Indemnity form for submission during SMU Student Card Collection.
Navigation Path: Self-Service » Online Matriculation » Matriculate Online
✅ Pre-requisite Checklist
- Make Admissions-related Fee Payment
- Verify/Update Personal Data
- In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter issued by ICA (ICA must grant you the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter before you can matriculate.)
Do ensure that you have made the confirmation fee at least 2 working days before you proceed with Online Matriculation.
ONLINE MATRICULATION
| Phase | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online Matriculation | 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (Time in SGT) |
| Ad hoc Online Matriculation | 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (Time in SGT) |
* Please note that students who matriculate during the Ad hoc period will not be able to collect their student cards during the Main Card Collection sessions. You will be informed via email to collect your student card during the Ad hoc card collection sessions instead.
Note:
- It is important to take note of the generated Student ID number (displayed at the acknowledgement page) after you have successfully matriculated. The Student ID number (also known as Campus ID number) will be referenced throughout your studies at SMU.
- For students below 18 years old, please print out the Indemnity form for submission during SMU Student Card Collection.
Activate SMU Computer Account
Navigation Path: Self Service » Online Matriculation » Activate SMU Computer Account
Please take note your new SMU Username and Password when you activate your SMU Computer Account. You will require your SMU credentials to access SMU's network resources such as the student portal OASIS as well as the campus email.
Do check your SMU Email Account via http://live.smu.edu.sg on a regular basis (after you have matriculated and activated your SMU Computer Account online) so as not to miss out on important information from the University, which will be sent only to your SMU email account. You must use your SMU Email Account for email correspondences to your school and SMU Offices after you have activated your SMU Computer Account. This allows SMU to verify that you are a genuine matriculated SMU student and to assist you with your query.
Password Reset
By registering for this service, students can reset their password online anytime, anywhere, if they have forgotten their password.
Navigation Path: Self Service » Student Admission » Upload Photo
Applicants who have provided their photograph to SMU earlier will not need to re-submit, unless the photograph uploaded previously does not meet SMU's requirements and is rejected (you will be notified via email of the rejected photograph). Approved photographs will be used for official records and for printing onto the SMU Student Card, which will be issued to you during SMU Student Card Collection. Once the photographs are approved, no changes are allowed.
| Photo submission deadline | Applicable to Students |
|---|---|
| By 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Online Matriculation between 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) |
| By 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Ad hoc Online Matriculation between 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT)* |
* Please note that students who submit their photographs during the Ad hoc period will not be able to collect their student cards during the Main Card Collection sessions. You will be informed via email to collect your student card during the Ad hoc card collection sessions instead.
Navigation Path: Self Service » Online Matriculation » ID Verification
All matriculated students are required to have their identity verified before they enroll at SMU. As part of SMU's digitalization efforts, we have integrated our student information system with the Singapore government's consent-based MyInfo for Singpass users, which removes the need for the manual verification of identity documents. Non-Singpass users will need to submit their identity documents online for manual verification.
After you have completed your Identity Verification, you will receive an email notification via your SMU Email account at a later date informing you of the SMU Student Card Collection sessions.
| Online ID Verification | Applicable to Students |
|---|---|
| 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Online Matriculation between 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) |
| 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Ad hoc Online Matriculation between 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT)* |
* Please note that students who completed their ID verification during the Ad hoc period will not be able to collect their student cards during the Main Card Collection sessions. You will be informed via email to collect your student card during the Ad hoc card collection sessions instead.
Navigation Path: My Checklists » Pre-Term Activities » ID Verification
(Do ensure pop ups are allowed in your browser settings)
For Singpass Holders (Automated ID Verification) Recommended approach
| Step 1 | Click on the “Verify with MyInfo” button. |
| Step 2 | Login to Singpass with your Singpass credential. |
| Step 3 | Click the “I Agree” button. |
| Step 4 | Click the “Confirm” button to end the process. |
For Non-Singpass Holders (Manual ID Verification)
| Step 1 | Click on the "Verify Manually' button. |
| Step 2 | Submit the following documents:
Important Notes:
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| Step 3 | Upon submission, SMU will verify your selfie, identity document and your uploaded photograph |
Should you have further queries or encounter issues, please screenshot the page and email to matriculation@smu.edu.sg.
Navigation Path: Self Service » Online Matriculation » ID Verification
All matriculated students are required to have their identity verified before they enroll at SMU. As part of SMU's digitalization efforts, we have integrated our student information system with the Singapore government's consent-based MyInfo for Singpass users, which removes the need for the manual verification of identity documents. Non-Singpass users will need to submit their identity documents online for manual verification.
After you have completed your Identity Verification, you will receive an email notification via your SMU Email account at a later date informing you of the SMU Student Card Collection sessions.
| Online ID Verification | Applicable to Students |
|---|---|
| 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Online Matriculation between 17 June 2025, 9.00am to 9 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) |
| 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT) | Completed Ad hoc Online Matriculation between 14 July 2025, 9.00am to 23 July 2025, 5.00pm (SGT)* |
* Please note that students who completed their ID verification during the Ad hoc period will not be able to collect their student cards during the Main Card Collection sessions. You will be informed via email to collect your student card during the Ad hoc card collection sessions instead.
Navigation Path: My Checklists » Pre-Term Activities » ID Verification
(Do ensure pop ups are allowed in your browser settings)
For Singpass Holders (Automated ID Verification) Recommended approach
| Step 1 | Click on the “Verify with MyInfo” button. |
| Step 2 | Login to Singpass with your Singpass credential. |
| Step 3 | Click the “I Agree” button. |
| Step 4 | Click the “Confirm” button to end the process. |
For Non-Singpass Holders (Manual ID Verification)
| Step 1 | Click on the "Verify Manually' button. |
| Step 2 | Submit the following documents:
Important Notes:
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| Step 3 | Upon submission, SMU will verify your selfie, identity documents and your uploaded photograph |
Should you have further queries or encounter issues, please screenshot the page and email to matriculation@smu.edu.sg.
Completion of Formalities
Students with Student’s pass (STP) In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter issued between 1 June to 31 July must attend the scheduled Offsite Enrolment exercise (OSE) on campus for the Completion of Formalities (COF). Please refer to the email sent by your respective SMU Graduate Programme Office to register for a time slot via the microsite for the Offsite Enrolment Exercise on campus.
Offsite Enrolment Exercise (OSE) | |
|---|---|
| Date | Venue |
| 15 August 2025 21 August 2025 | Admin Building Level 3 Foyer |
Identity Verification
✅ Pre-requisite Checklist
All matriculated students are required to have their identity verified before they enroll at SMU. As part of SMU's digitalization efforts, we have integrated our student information system with the Singapore government's consent-based MyInfo for Singpass users, which removes the need for the manual verification of identity documents. Non-Singpass users will need to submit their identity documents online for manual verification.
After you have completed your Identity Verification, you will receive an email notification via your SMU Email account at a later date informing you of the SMU Student Card Collection sessions.
Navigation Path: My Checklists » Pre-Term Activities » ID Verification
(Do ensure pop ups are allowed in your browser settings)
For Singpass Holders (Automated ID Verification) Recommended approach
| Step 1 | Click on the “Verify with MyInfo” button. |
| Step 2 | Login to Singpass with your Singpass credential. |
| Step 3 | Click the “I Agree” button. |
| Step 4 | Click the “Confirm” button to end the process. |
For Non-Singpass Holders (Manual ID Verification)
| Step 1 | Click on the "Verify Manually' button. |
| Step 2 | Submit the following documents:
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| Step 4 | Upon submission, SMU will verify your selfie, the documents that you have submitted during the ID verification process as well as your uploaded photograph as described under "Upload Photograph". |
Note: International students who are overseas and are unable to convert their IPA letter to the ICA student pass/MOM work pass as yet should continue with the other/remaining activities as outlined in the matriculation webpage. Students may complete this Online Identity Verification step after the issuance of their ICA Student pass. Ad hoc arrangements will be made for these students to collect their SMU student card.
Should you have further queries or encounter issues, please screenshot the page and email to matriculation@smu.edu.sg.
In line with Singapore’s continuing effort towards productivity improvement, the University is moving towards electronic payments as the principal mode of transaction between students and the University. As such, all students matriculating are encouraged to provide their Singapore based bank account details.
You will need to setup your “Receiving Bank Account” in OASIS . The “Receiving Bank Account” is the account that you would like to receive payment from the University. This could be in the form of Bursaries, Scholarships, Stipends, Expense claims and other forms of official payment. Please note that the receiving bank must be under your name. It could be a joint account but student must be one of the account holder.
Note: The “Paying Bank Account” is not applicable for Postgraduate Professional Programmes students.
| Steps to add “Receiving Bank Account” details |
Please ensure that you have the following information on hand before filling up your “Receiving Bank Account” details in OASIS:
IMPORTANT:
Navigation Path: OASIS > Finance & Admin > Fee Matters and Financial Assistance Schemes > Account Inquiry > Maintain Bank Accounts > Add Receiving Bank Account > Fill in the relevant details > Submit |
For more information, please select one of the categories below:
✅ Pre-requisite Checklist:
The SMU Student Card serves as a form of student identification throughout your study at SMU. The contactless card will need to be used to access various campus buildings and facilities such as seminar rooms, classrooms, library, gymnasium, etc.
Collection Date and Time | Collection Venue (Campus Map) | Applicable to students |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July and 1 August 2025 9.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm | SMU Admin Building - Level 6 Admin Function Room 6.1 | who submitted their photographs by 9 July 2025 |
| 22 August 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm | CIS Event Lobby (together with PGPP Orientation) | who submitted their photographs by 23 July 2025 |
Important Notes
- Only students who have completed the pre-requisites will receive an email from SMU regarding their SMU Student Card collection 3 to 7 working days before the collection date.
- You will need to present the email with QR code when collecting your SMU Student Card. Instructions on how to configure your SMU Email on your mobile device will be sent to you before the collection.
- Student Card can only be collected personally by the student. Collection via proxy (such as friend, representative or family members) is not allowed.
- Pending the collection of their SMU Student Card, students should still proceed with the other/remaining activities (e.g. register for classes), which are not contingent on the card collection.
✅ Pre-requisite Checklist:
The SMU Student Card serves as a form of student identification throughout your study at SMU. The contactless card will need to be used to access various campus buildings and facilities such as seminar rooms, classrooms, library, gymnasium, etc.
Collection Date/Time and Venue | Applicable for International students who |
|---|---|
| 22 August 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CIS Event Lobby | Have received their ICA Student's Pass and completed ID verification |
| 25 August 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm SMU Admin Building Function Room 6.1 | Attended OSE and completed formalities on 15 August |
29 August 2025 | Attended OSE and completed formalities on 21 August |
Important Notes
- Only students who have completed the pre-requisites will receive an email from SMU regarding their SMU Student Card collection 3 to 7 working days before the collection date.
- You will need to present the email with QR code when collecting your SMU Student Card. Instructions on how to configure your SMU Email on your mobile device will be sent to you before the collection.
- Student Card can only be collected personally by the student. Collection via proxy (such as friend, representative or family members) is not allowed.
- Pending the collection of their SMU Student Card, students should still proceed with the other/remaining activities (e.g. register for classes), which are not contingent on the card collection.
