Student Activities
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtual Course Bidding Workshop (You are strongly encouraged to attend as the workshop will be conducted by SMU local students who are experts in course bidding. They will give you tips and tricks for successful bids.) | 27 July 2026, 4pm – 5.30pm (SG time) |
Orientation
| 13 August 2026 (Full day) |
Student Activities
For Session 1 Students | |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Group Activity | Date and time |
| Orientation Compulsory | Monday, 29 June 2026, 10.30am - 2pm |
| Optional Workshops/ Group Activities | Date and time |
| Singapore Cultural Tour | Friday, 3 July 2026, 9am - 12pm |
| Hyundai Motor Innovation Center Company Visit | Friday, 3 July 2026 (timing TBC) |
| Dignity Kitchen Company Visit | Monday, 6 July 2026, 10am - 12.30pm |
| Dance Workshop | Monday, 6 July 2026 (timing TBC) |
| City Run to Marina Bay Sands (MBS) | Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5pm - 10pm |
| Nature Walk @ Fort Canning Park | Friday, 10 July 2026, 9am - 12pm |
| SMU Sailing | Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 3.40pm - 4.20pm |
| SMU Career Champions Resume Workshop | Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4.30pm - 6pm |
| Farewell | Thursday, 23 July 2026, 6pm to 10pm |
For Session 2 Students | |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Group Activity | Date and time |
| Orientation Compulsory | Monday, 13 July 2026, 10.30am - 2pm |
| Optional Workshops/ Group Activities | Date and time |
| SMU Sailing | Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 3.40pm - 4.20pm |
| SMU Career Champions Resume Workshop | Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4.30pm - 6pm |
| Dignity Kitchen Company Visit | Friday, 17 July 2026, 10am - 12.30pm |
| Singapore Cultural Tour | Friday, 17 July 2026, 2pm - 5pm |
| Nature Walk @ Fort Canning Park | Monday, 20 July 2026, 9am - 12pm |
| Dance Workshop | Monday, 20 July 2026 (timing TBC) |
| City Run to Marina Bay Sands (MBS) | Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 5pm - 10pm |
| AI Vibe Coding Workshop | Friday, 24 July 2026, 10am - 12pm |
| Farewell | Thursday, 6 August 2026, 6pm to 10pm |
Orientation, briefings and pre-term activities
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the various orientation, briefings, and pre-term activities organised to support a smooth transition into life at SMU. These sessions provide important information on academic matters, student pass formalities, course registration, campus resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and the SMU community. Please refer to the Onboarding Process Microsite for detailed information.
| Event and link to microsite | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtual Onboarding Briefing For more information, please click here | 24 June 2026, 4pm – 5.30pm (SG time) via Zoom |
| Virtual Boss Bidding Workshop For more information, please click here | 27 July 2026, 4pm – 5.30pm (SG time) via Zoom |
| Completion of Formalities (COF) for Student’s Pass Compulsory For more information, please click here | 11 and 12 August 2026 At SMU |
| Orientation Compulsory For more information, please click here | 13 August 2026 (Full day) At SMU Hall |
| Ask GEO Week (Optional) For more information, please click here | 17 – 21 August 2026 SMU Administration Building, Level 7, Meeting Room 7-1 |
Exchange Student Ambassador (ESA) Training sessions For more information, please click here | Dates to be confirmed |
| Student’s Pass expiry and Extension For more information, please click here | By 13 December 2026 |