Arts & Cultural Fraternity (ACF) Arts Camp
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Units: Office of Student Life.
Friday, July 17, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
School of Computing and Information Systems Orientation Run 1 (Ellipsis)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems. Office of Student Life.
Friday, July 17, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business Orientation Run 1 (Bondue)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life. Lee Kong Chian School of Business.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
BSocSc Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
eLearn module for Academic briefing: Live on 20 July. More details will be emailed to freshmen.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: undergrad_socsc@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Social Sciences.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Online (via eLearn).
For more info visit elearn.smu.edu.sg.
LLB Academic Briefing
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: law@smu.edu.sg. Units: Yong Pung How School of Law.
Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026.
Online (Sharepoint link for Dean's recordings will be emailed to freshmen within week of 20-24 July).
CIS (D3) Academic Briefing
Save the date for the CIS (D3) Academic Briefing. During this briefing you will find out more about navigating your first year, and through this curriculum briefing, understand how to read your study plan. Get tips from inCISive (CIS's student body) on BOSS bidding, e-learn, and everything in between.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: CIS_UG@smu.edu.sg. Units: College of Integrative Studies.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online (link will be emailed to freshmen).
For more info visit smu.sharepoint.com.
School of Social Sciences Orientation (SOSCIETY)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Social Sciences. Office of Student Life.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
BBM Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: lkcsb_ug@smu.edu.sg. Units: Lee Kong Chian School of Business.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
SOA Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
BAcc Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: accountancy@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Accountancy.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
SOA Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
School of Accountancy Orientation (ASoc)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Accountancy. Office of Student Life.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Saturday, July 25, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
BSc (Econs) Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will learn about the overview of the Bachelor of Science (Economics) Curriculum and graduation requirements from SOE Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum). Your seniors will demonstrate and guide you on navigating important academic policies and resources on the student portal - OASIS. You will also get to meet and mingle with the School of Economics faculty and fellow freshmen over refreshments. You may choose to attend two academic briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: undergrad_econs@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Economics.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
SOA Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
BSc (C&L) Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
SOE/SCIS2 Seminar Room 3-5.
BSc (SE) Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
TBC.
BSocSc Q&A session
More details will be emailed to freshmen.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: undergrad_socsc@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Social Sciences.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Online (via Zoom).
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us.
BSc (IS) Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Online (link will be emailed to freshmen).
SMUXploration Crew (SMUX) Euphorux
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Units: Office of Student Life.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
College of Integrative Studies Orientation (inCISive)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life.
Monday, July 27, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
THRIVE: Ask Us Anything Workshop
Feeling a little lost navigating SMU’s student system? We’ve got you!
Join us for the THRIVE: ‘Ask Us Anything’ Workshop, a collaboration by the Student Services Hub (SSH) x Office of the Registrar (RO) x SMU Students’ Association (SMUSA) – for a peer-led session where SMU seniors will walk you through key learning platforms like OASIS, eLearn, and BOSS Bidding.
They will share tips, answer your questions, and point you to useful resources to help you settle in and get the most out of your SMU journey. Don’t miss this chance to get a good headstart with the support of those who have been there.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Seminars & Workshops. Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: SSHelps@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ynmKyZpakUeiQ_Bq_WdGTX_D1yMtIP5AmloZDyqylkpUQ0ZaQlRaSDhVMDNOMjVOMEZCTDZMTVE4NC4u.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, School of Accountancy, Level 2.
BSc (CS) Academic Briefing (Compulsory)
At the academic briefing, you will be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. You will also find materials that will help answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online (link will be emailed to freshmen).
SMU Freshmen Orientation Run 3
Freshmen Orientation (FO) is SMU’s largest freshmen event. Not only do freshmen get properly inducted into SMU, FO serves as great opportunity for freshmen to mingle with peers from different schools and undergo a wide range of activities hosted by our CCA Clubs and Societies.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
SMU Student Card Collection
The SMU Student Card serves as a form of student identification throughout your study at SMU. The contactless card will need to be used to access various campus buildings and facilities such as seminar rooms, classrooms, library, gymnasium, etc.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Ceremonies & Special Events. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: matriculation@smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Registrar. RSVP: Important Notes Only students who have completed the pre-requisites will receive an email from SMU regarding their SMU Student Card collection at least 3 working days before the event. , You will need to present the email with QR code when collecting your SMU Student Card. Instructions on how to configure your SMU Email on your mobile device will be sent to you before the collection. , Student Card can only be collected personally by the student. Collection via proxy (such as friend, representative or…
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – Friday, July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM.
The Quiet Area (Li Ka Shing Library, level 5).
School of Computing and Information Systems Orientation Run 2 (Ellipsis)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems. Office of Student Life.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Monday, August 3, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business Orientation Run 2 (Bondue)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life. Lee Kong Chian School of Business.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
School of Economics Orientation (OIKOS)
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Economics. Office of Student Life.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
LLB Law Kickstarter
More details will be given to the students nearer the date of the event.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: law@smu.edu.sg. Units: Yong Pung How School of Law.
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
SOA Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
SMU International Connections (ICON) Camp for International Freshmen
SMU ICON Camp is one of the most sought-after events for both international and local freshmen, offering a comprehensive 3-day experience designed to help you integrate seamlessly into SMU and Singapore. Through engaging activities, insightful sharing sessions, and exciting social events, you'll have the opportunity to make new friends, explore the city and campus, and build a strong foundation for your academic and social journey at SMU.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: ssc@smu.edu.sg. Units: Student Success Centre. RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/h0R1GU4Qv8.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026.
For more info visit ssc.smu.edu.sg.
SMU Student Card Collection
The SMU Student Card serves as a form of student identification throughout your study at SMU. The contactless card will need to be used to access various campus buildings and facilities such as seminar rooms, classrooms, library, gymnasium, etc.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Ceremonies & Special Events. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: matriculation@smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Registrar. RSVP: Important Notes Only students who have completed the pre-requisites will receive an email from SMU regarding their SMU Student Card collection at least 3 working days before the event. , You will need to present the email with QR code when collecting your SMU Student Card. Instructions on how to configure your SMU Email on your mobile device will be sent to you before the collection. , Student Card can only be collected personally by the student. Collection via proxy (such as friend, representative or…
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alcove.
BOSS Bidding for Freshmen
The personalized class schedule for some freshmen (those with pre-assigned courses) is scheduled to be released on 3 August 2026. The mutual class swap on the class timing of the pre-assigned course(s) with another section will begin from 3 August to 5 August 2026. Bidding for all other courses will open from 7 August – 14 August 2026. Only Matriculated Freshmen can bid. Details of the bidding are indicated in the Freshmen Guide to Course Registration (available on 31 July at the Student Portal OASIS). Do not miss bidding during these bidding windows. Otherwise, they will have to wait until the start of term on Monday, 17 August 2026, to bid for the remaining places in the available classes, together with the rest of SMU students.
All students are expected to make use of the BOSS, to bid for courses.
The information on policies and procedures relating to course registration can be found in OASIS > BOSS > Course Enrolment & Drop > All about BOSS which is accessible only to MATRICULATED SMU students.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: BOSS/Course Registration. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: boss@smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Registrar. RSVP: .
Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026.
For more info visit smu.sharepoint.com.
Offsite Enrolment Exercise (for International Students)
Students with Student’s pass (STP) In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter issued between 1 June to 31 July must attend the scheduled Offsite Enrolment exercise (OSE) on campus for the Completion of Formalities (COF). Kindly email the Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance (OAFA) via admissions@smu.edu.sg for enquiries on student's pass matters.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Briefings. Orientations. Seminars & Workshops. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: admissions@smu.edu.sg.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
SCIS B1 Computing Lab.
Head Start (for International Students)
The Student Success Centre (SSC) is offering a comprehensive 1-day Head Start programme on 12 August 2026, exclusively for international students. This programme is designed to provide essential support, guidance, and resources to help you adapt, integrate, and thrive both academically and culturally.
Take this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical skills to start your SMU journey with confidence. During the programme, you will learn how to: Navigate learning platforms – Access academic resources and tools with ease. , Practice cross-cultural communication – Build confidence engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds. , Adjust to life in Singapore – Receive practical guidance on settling in. , Build a local support network – Connect with fellow students for meaningful support. Registration will commence in late July. Please check your email for more details.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Seminars & Workshops. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: ssc@smu.edu.sg. Units: Student Success Centre. RSVP: Sign up link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WP2RFM2YkX.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
For more info visit ssc.smu.edu.sg.
Vivace CCA Fair
A fair to introduce SMU’s over 150 Co-curricular Activity (CCA) clubs to students. This widely-anticipated event for all students, whether freshmen or seniors, is a celebratory showcase of SMU’s much talked about vibrant student life scene.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Ceremonies & Special Events. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: vivace@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
SMU Freshmen Orientation Run 2
Freshmen Orientation (FO) is SMU’s largest freshmen event. Not only do freshmen get properly inducted into SMU, FO serves as great opportunity for freshmen to mingle with peers from different schools and undergo a wide range of activities hosted by our CCA Clubs and Societies.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: freshmenorientation@sa.smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Student Life.
Friday, August 14, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026.
For more info visit www.smusa.sg.
SMU Student Card Collection (Ad Hoc)
The SMU Student Card serves as a form of student identification throughout your study at SMU. The contactless card will need to be used to access various campus buildings and facilities such as seminar rooms, classrooms, library, gymnasium, etc.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Ceremonies & Special Events. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: matriculation@smu.edu.sg. Units: Office of Registrar. RSVP: Important Notes Only students who have completed the pre-requisites will receive an email from SMU regarding their SMU Student Card collection at least 3 working days before the event. , You will need to present the email with QR code when collecting your SMU Student Card. Instructions on how to configure your SMU Email on your mobile device will be sent to you before the collection. , Student Card can only be collected personally by the student. Collection via proxy (such as friend, representative or…
Monday, August 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alcove.
SMU Host Programme for International Freshmen
The SMU Host Programme aims to provide insights about life in Singapore and widen your network of friends through assigning a gracious and hospitable host family to international students for a year.
This friendship and cultural-exchange programme is exclusive to SMU first year, full-time international students.
Organised by SSC.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Orientations. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: ssc@smu.edu.sg. Units: Student Success Centre. RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/h0R1GU4Qv8.
Friday, September 4, 2026.
For more info visit ssc.smu.edu.sg.
Optional Waiver Test For IS112 Data Management
Who will take the test Open to School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) Freshmen of 2026 with prior Programming background, taking the Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing & Law or the Software Engineering programme. , Open to non-School of Computing and Information Systems Freshmen of 2026 with prior Programming background, who have the intention to take a second major with SCIS. To register, fill up the form by Monday, 23 September 2026.
Subject: Campus Life. Type: Tests. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Contact: scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg. Units: School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: https://forms.gle/iRpQXhA7jTH5Ce118.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
TBC.