Date / 2025 | Activity |
18 August, 9.30am to 12.30pm | City Immersion Tours by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP) Join us for exciting tours around the SMU precinct to familiarize yourself with the town's cultural and iconic elements. Registration details will be posted in late June. |
18 August, 2.00pm to 5.00pm | Campus Teambuilding Activities for New Students organized by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP) Participate in teambuilding activities to network and build friendships with fellow students from various programmes. Registration details will be posted in late June. |
19 August, 9.00am to 5.00pm | Foundations of Effective Communication Workshop Enhance your communication prowess and gain a competitive edge in your academic and future career pursuits with this comprehensive workshop. This workshop offers hands-on training in critical reading, clear writing, and fluent speaking, equipping you with the tools to extract, convey, and discuss complex ideas effectively. You'll learn to skilfully adapt your communication style to match the specific demands of your audience and context, ensuring your messages are always received with clarity and impact. Sign up here. |
20 August , 9.00am to 1.00pm | 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. |
20 August, 2.00pm to 5.00pm | Library Gamification Activity with Library Tour and Welcome Tea Break by SMU Libraries team & Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP) Learn how to use the comprehensive SMU Library services and facilities at the Li Ka Shing Library through an engaging group gamification activity and library tour, followed by a networking tea break with our librarians. Registration details will be posted in late June. |
21 August, 9.00am to 3.30pm | Completion of Formalities (COF) for International Students with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the SMU Administration Building (level 3) Please view this microsite for important processes including instructions on Student Pass Application (STP) and to register for COF as part of your documentation requirements on campus. Pre-registration for COF is required via this microsite to reserve your time slot, as walk-ins are not allowed. We have also included some useful information for international students on accommodation, sim card purchase, and remote opening of a Singapore bank account. |
22 August, 8.30am to 12.00pm | SMU PG Common Orientation Briefings (on campus) Attend the Welcome Address by the SMU Provost and Associate Provost (PGP Education), followed by sharing sessions from various SMU units to learn how to leverage the student support services and useful resources to kickstart your learning journey at SMU. Registration details will be posted in late June. |
More event details will be sent to students in July and August 2025, 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 & Immersion | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue to be confirmed |
Welcome Reception | 23 August 2025, 6.00pm to 8.00pm Venue to be confirmed | |
Industry Leaders Series & Networking | Date/Timing/Venue to be confirmed | |
MBA | Academic and PGCS Briefing | 14 August 2025, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Online via Zoom |
Welcome Reception | 22 August 2025, 12.00pm to 2.00pm Admin Level 6 U-lounge | |
Teambuilding | 22 August 2025, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Venue to be confirmed | |
MWM | Prep Course | 21 – 24 July 2025 , 6.00pm to 9.00pm Online via Zoom |
Academic Briefing and Teambuilding | 26 July 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm Admin Level 6, U-lounge & Function Room 6.1 | |
MQF | Introduction to Financial Engineering Workshop | G1: 11 August, 12 August, 15 August, 19 August (12.00pm to 3.45pm) G2: 11 August, 12 August, 15 August, 19 August (7.00pm to 10.45pm) Online via Zoom |
Academic Briefing and Teambuilding | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall | |
Career Development Series (CDS) Workshops | Date/Timing/Venue to be confirmed | |
MAF/GMF | Academic Briefing & Teambuilding | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
Career Development Series (CDS) Workshops | Date/Timing/Venue to be confirmed | |
MiM | Academic Briefing & Teambuilding | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
MEI | Teambuilding | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 6.00pm YPHSL Basement 1, SMU Hall |
Academic Briefing & PGCS Briefing | Date/Timing/Venue to be confirmed | |
School of Accountancy | ||
MPA, MSA | Welcome Address Academic Briefing Career Services Teambuilding/ Senior Networking | 22 August 2025, 1.30pm to 5.30pm SMU Connexion, Event Square, Level 5 |
School of Computing and Information Systems | ||
MITB | Academic & Career Services Briefing | 22 August 2025, 2.00pm to 4.00pm Venue to be confirmed |
One-day Python Bootcamp Optional activity | 23 August 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue to be confirmed | |
School of Economics | ||
MSE/ MSFE | Academic Briefing | 22 August 2025, 1.00pm to 4.00pm Venue to be confirmed |
School of Social Sciences | ||
MST | Welcome Address Programme Briefing Career Services Briefing Campus Tour (optional) | 22 August 2025, 12.30pm to 5.00pm The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library |
Yong Pung How School of Law | ||
LLM | Programme Briefing Career Services Talk Library Briefing Guided SMU Tour | 15 August 2025, 2.00pm to 4.30pm* YPHSL Function Lounge 4-02 |
Legal Writing Workshop | 12 – 13 August 2025, 9.00am to 1.00pm* YPHSL Seminar Room 2-16 | |
Common Law Workshop | 12 – 15 August 2025, 7.00pm to 10.00pm* YPHSL Seminar Room 2-16 | |
JD | Programme Orientation Academic Briefing Campus Tour | 31 July – 1 August 2025, 10am onwards on both days Various venues at SOA |
Seniors sharing & BOSS bidding walkthrough | 8 August 2025, 10am to 12pm YPHSL Seminar Room 2-02 |
*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