Student Activities

6pm - 7.30pm

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 a vibrant student life as they explored everything Singapore has to offer.

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

10.00am - 12.00pm

Li Ka Shing Library Gamification Tour

Venue: Li Ka Shing Library

Get familiarized with the facilities and extensive resources that the SMU Libraries offer through an interactive group gamification activity. The tour concludes with refreshments and a Meet-and-Greet session with your friendly and approachable librarians who can support you throughout your academic journey.

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

Meet Your Librarian and LibQuest

Venue: The Quiet Area, Level 5, Li Ka Shing Library

A single in-person session on PGPP Orientation Day, run with the PGPP Office. Students meet their librarians and play LibQuest, a gamified tour on Gamified covering Library Search, their library account and the facilities booking system.

2.00pm - 5.30pm 

Head Start Programme (Refreshments provided)

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 offers participants the opportunity to connect with peers over lunch.

To register your interest, click here.

*Limited slots available. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email.

2.15pm - 5.00pm

SMU Masters Orientation (Registration starts at 1.45pm onwards and briefings will start 2.15pm)

Venue: SMU Halls, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Basement 1

There will be a Welcome Address by the SMU Provost and SMU Associate Provost (PGP Programmes), following by sharing sessions from various SMU units on how you can leverage the extensive student support services and useful resources to kickstart your learning journey at SMU.

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

4.00pm - 6.15pm 

Open Bus City Tour

Hop on for an exciting journey through some of Singapore's most iconic and culturally rich districts! The tour kicks off with a drive through the vibrant streets of Little India and Kampong Glam, rich in history, culture, and colourful sights, as we drive pass the Civic District and Marina Bay to hop off at the iconic Merlion for a photo stop. Finally, wrap up your ride at bustling Chinatown, where culture and flavours come together to create a memorable experience.

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

2.00pm - 5.00pm

SMU Masters Teambuilding Challenge

Explore different parts of the campus, network with peers, and discover interesting information about SMU through fun team-based challenges. Top 3 teams will get to win prizes as well!

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

9.00pm - 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 full-day 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. Students will learn to skilfully adapt their communication styles according to audience and context, for greater clarity and impact in their messages.

Registration details will be sent to students in late November by the Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes or your Graduate Programme Office.

The World Ahead 2027: Insights from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

Venue: The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library

An annual talk hosted by SMU Libraries. A speaker from the EIU, the research arm of The Economist, shares the global and Asia-Pacific economic and political outlook for the year ahead, followed by a Q&A. Attendees also learn how to use SMU's access to The Economist's analysis and forecasts.