Orientation
NUS Orientation season opens a chapter of new friendships as you begin your educational journey with us.
Check out university-wide First-Year Orientation Programmes (FOP) designed specifically for you by faculties, hostels and student organisations.
Also, explore International Students Orientation - the only Orientation that brings together incoming international students from different faculties.
Connect with new friends through university-wide First-Year Orientation Programmes (FOP)
The university-wide First-year Orientations Programmes (FOP) microsite contains the details and sign-up links of the different Orientations organised by faculties, hostels and student organisations.
Connect with new friends through International Students Orientation
Pre-Arrival Connection Programme (PACP) is an online sharing session for incoming international students to gain essential information and resources to ease their transition to Singapore and NUS. Participants will hear from Peer Connectors, who are current students, about their campus experiences, have the opportunity to ask questions, and network with peers before their arrival!
Venue: Zoom
Times: 9.30am-11am, 3pm-4.30pm or 8pm-9.30pm SGT (UTC+8)
Dates: 30 Jun to 10 Jul 2025 (multiple sessions to choose from)
Register here by Jul 7.
Please note that vacancies are limited, and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kickstart your NUS adventure with our in-person OSA Graduate Welcome Session in July!
Discover student life, essential campus resources such as career support, and helpful tips to thrive in NUS and Singapore. Connect with fellow graduate students from around the globe over dinner.
Venue: Auditorium 1, Town Plaza, University Town, NUS Kent Ridge Campus
Date: 29 July 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 3.15pm-6.15pm (dinner included)
Register here.
Please note that vacancies are limited, and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet fellow international students and learn more about Singapore and NUS at this one-day specially-curated orientation programme!
Day 1: Friendship-Making Activities (morning) and Trail Experience (afternoon)
Dive into engaging friendship-making activities in the morning and explore places near NUS on a trail adventure in the afternoon. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Day 2: Singapore Touchdown Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop
Join us for an exclusive CQ workshop, designed to provide you with strategies to enhance your CQ competencies and work effectively in intercultural situations.
We are offering multiple sessions throughout August. Choose one that best fits your schedule. Please note that vacancies are limited, and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Venues:
- Day 1 Friendship-Making Activities and Trail Experience: Multi-Purpose Sports Hall 1 (NUS Kent Ridge Campus), and various on-campus and off-campus locations
- Day 2 CQ Workshop: NUS Kent Ridge Campus (Details to be announced)
Dates & Times for Day 1 Friendship-Making Activities and Trail Experience:
- 2 August 2025 (Saturday), 9am-5pm
- 4 August 2025 (Monday), 9am-5pm
- 5 August 2025 (Tuesday), 9am-5pm
- 11 August 2025 (Monday), 9am-5pm
- 23 August 2025 (Saturday), 9am-5pm
Dates for Day 2 CQ Workshop (Time: AM, details to be announced):
- 3 August 2025 (Sunday)
- 5 August 2025 (Tuesday)
- 6 August 2025 (Wednesday)
- 7 August 2025 (Thursday)
- 17 August 2024 (Sunday)
Register for Day 1: Friendship-Making Activities (morning) and Trail Experience (afternoon) here.
Registration for Day 2: Singapore Touchdown Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop will be available soon.
Kickstart your NUS journey withour new event, International Students: Choose Your Experience.
Choose from diverse offerings ranging from Singlish to nature walks, and a variety of campus tips tours - designed to help you meet peers of similar interests and help you feel at home.
In between your activities and tours, explore the bazaar for essentials, and visit helpful booths for settling-in support.
Most activities and tours are available in two slots.
Date: 6 Aug 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 9am-3pm
Offerings requiring sign-up in two slots: between 9am-11.30am and 11.30am-2pm (staggered timing)
Venue: NUS Kent Ridge Campus (details to be announced)
Helpful Booths:
- Ask-Me-Anything, by OSA Peer Connectors
- NUS IT
Activities:
- Singlish activity
- Orientation Puzzles, with Solve@NUS
- First-Year Essentials, by NUS Libraries
- Information Literacy for Learning and Research, by NUS Libraries
Tours:
- Campus Tips Tours to various Faculty & zones on Kent Ridge Campus (multiple options available), by OSA Peer Connectors
- Halal Food tour
- Nature walk
- Biodiversity visit to NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, with NUS PEACE
Bazaar:
- NUS Makers Market
- Preloved Hostel Essentials, by InfiniUse
Sign up for activities and tours will be available soon.
Please note that vacancies are limited, and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
(In partnership with NUS Libraries, NUS IT and NUS Agility Office)
Welcome to NUS! We're excited to announce the NUSSU International Students' Buddy Programme (ISBP) 🌍✨
Get paired with local buddies to ease into NUS!
Swap tips on campus, academics & student life.
Build meaningful, global friendships at NUS and explore cultures together.
Enjoy fun events in a warm, welcoming community.
Sign up by July 14 to be matched!
Joining NUS in Semester Two? You are invited to the OSA Graduate Welcome Session in January. This in-person session will give you the opportunity to learn more about student life, support services, and the resources available to help you succeed during your time at NUS.
Venue: To be updated, in NUS.
Date and Time: To be updated.
Connect with new friends from the NUS Community
Participate in various events by the NUS community. Check regularly for latest updates.
Get Your Questions Answered
Peer Connectors Welcome New International Students
Peer Connectors are friendly faces that play a key role in building friendships across cultures during ISCO's "You've Got a Friend in Me (YGAFIM)" onboarding programmes for new international students. These current NUS students are here to help you navigate your transition to NUS and Singapore. See our dedicated Peer Connectors working hard to welcome you at International Students Orientation and check out their 5 Must-Know Tips for Every Student!
You’ve Got A Friend In Me programme includes a series of activities designed to help incoming international students adapt to life at NUS before their first semester in the new academic year. The programme reassures incoming international students that they will receive support on their journey. Read more for the highlights.