Student Activities

10.00am - 12.30pm

City Bus Tour
Experience Singapore's rich heritage and culture on a guided tour of its most iconic districts.
Registration details will be sent to students in late Nov by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes.

6pm - 7.30pm (Online)

Your Guide to Living in Singapore and Life at SMU
Gain essential insights into living in Singapore and thriving at SMU through this interactive welcome session, specially designed to help you settle in smoothly in Singapore and make the most of your student journey at SMU.This session will be held online via Zoom.

E-meet with current students, who will share their personal experiences on how they managed to balance academic life with exploring everything Singapore has to offer.

Registration details will be sent to students in late Nov by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes.

4.30pm - 6.30pm

SMU Campus Explorer Challenge
Explore the SMU campus, connect with peers, and discover key landmarks around SMU through a fun, team-based challenge. After the challenge, unwind over tea break, where you can mingle and get to know your new friends even better.

Registration details will be sent to students in late Nov by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes.

9.00am - 1.00pm

Head Start and 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.

Registration details will be shared by the Student Success Centre.

2.30pm - 5.00pm

Li Ka Shing Library Gamification Tour
Get familiarized with the facilities and extensive resources that the SMU Libraries offer through an interactive group gamification activity.

The tour concludes with a tea session and Meet-and-Greet with your friendly and approachable librarians who can support you throughout your academic journey.

Registration details will be sent to students in late Nov by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes.

SMU Masters Orientation
Registration starts at 8.45am onwards and briefings will start at 9.30am till 1.00pm.
Venue: Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, SMU Administration Building

Welcome Address by the SMU Provost (pending confirmation) 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 sent to students in late Nov by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes.

9.00am - 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.

Registration details will be shared by the Student Success Centre.