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For Part-Time Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Students

Conditions of Offer of Admission and Registration Guide

Semester 1, Academic Year 2022/2023

August 2022
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Contents

1. Schedule of Activities ............................................................................................................. 2

2. Conditions of Admission ........................................................................................................ 3

3. Pre-Admission Medical Examination ..................................................................................... 4

4. Registration Part One ............................................................................................................. 5

5. Change NUSNET Password/Access NUS Email ....................................................................... 6

6. Registration Part Two............................................................................................................. 6

7. Module Registration .............................................................................................................. 6

8. Measures Against COVID-19 on Campus ............................................................................... 6

9. Student Orientation ............................................................................................................... 7

10. Tuition Fees ............................................................................................................................ 7

11. Payment of Tuition Fees ........................................................................................................ 7

12. Types of Subsidies .................................................................................................................. 7

13. Types of Financial Assistance/Funds ...................................................................................... 8

14. Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................. 8

15. Candidature ............................................................................................................................ 8

16. Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................... 9

17. Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................. 9

18. Library Matters ....................................................................................................................... 9

19. Student Discipline and University Rules & Regulations ......................................................... 10

20. Traffic Regulations ................................................................................................................. 10

21. NUS Campus Map ................................................................................................................... 11

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1. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Period / Date Activity Remarks
Accept the admission offer and upload a recent passport-size
photograph of yourself via the SCALE Online Application Portal.
Please complete this process by the stipulated deadline reflected in
the application portal.
Refer to the date
Acceptance of
in the application
Admission Offer Upon acceptance, you will receive emails on the following in July:
portal.
a. Pre-Admission Medical Examination
b. Online Registration Exercise (Part One and Two)
c. Verification of supporting documents with your hardcopy
originals2.
Students who have accepted the offer must undergo the Pre-
Pre-Admission Admission Medical Examination (with Chest X-ray).
From now to
Medical
30 Sep 2022
Examination Refer to Section 3 Pre-Admission Medical Examination for more
details. Please complete this by 30 Sep 2022.

You are required to access an online system to undergo this

From 11 to 17 Jul Registration
formality. We will notify you via email on the details of the
2022* (Part One)
Registration Exercise.

From 25 Jul to 8 Registration Upon receipt of the NUS Student Card, refer to Section 6 Registration
Aug 2022 (Part Two) (Part Two) for more details.

You will be notified via an email on the details of the session about
1 week before the event. You will be briefed on important matters
to ease your transition as a student at NUS.
Student
04 Aug 2022*
Orientation
You must complete the Registration Part One and Pre-Admission
Medical Examination before attending this session so as not to
delay your registration process.

Start of
08 Aug 2022 You will attend classes starting this week.
Semester 1

From 29 Aug You can check your student bill for the semester’s fees via Education
Fee payment
2022* Records System (EduRec).

Note(s):
1. Dates denoted with an asterisk (*) are subject to changes.
2. Depending on the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the verification of documents will be carried out at a later date.
Students may proceed to commence lessons as scheduled. However, students should be prepared to present
documents for verification when called upon in the course of your candidature. Individuals found to have provided
inaccurate, incomplete or false information and/or omitted any information required during application, may be
liable to disciplinary action, which may result in his/her expulsion from NUS.

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2. CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

This offer of admission is made to you on condition that:

a) You have complied with all instructions for acceptance of the University’s offer of admission.

b) The University is satisfied with the results of your Pre-Admission Medical Examination and that you
are free from any disease or illness. You shall undergo further health examinations or tests if
required by the University.

c) The information you have given in your application form is accurate and you have not withheld
material information from the University. Any candidate found to have given inaccurate or false
information or to have deliberately omitted material information at the time of application for
admission will be refused admission to the University or, in the case of those already admitted, be
required to leave or be expelled from the University.

d) You accept and agree to comply with all University statutes, regulations, rules and policies currently
in effect and as may be revised from time to time. You agree to sign the Acceptance Record required
of all students of the University. Details of this Acceptance Record can be found at
https://nus.edu/35wW8ME.

e) If you are not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, you must submit documentary evidence
of permission (e.g.: work permit or employment pass) from the relevant authority, to assure the
University that you can attend the BTech course in Singapore legally. Please note that the
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) does not issue a Student’s Pass to an individual for
part-time studies.

f) You accept and agree to pay unsubsidised tuition fees for the BTech Programme if you have
previously received a government subsidy/ sponsorship for a completed first degree or higher
qualification; these include degrees from NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD/SUSS/SIT/NAFA and LASALLE
College of the Arts, or from an overseas university funded by government scholarship/bursary.

g) You are at least 21 years old; and meet one of the work experience requirements below:

i. Possess 2 years of full-time work experience; or

ii. Have fully discharged your National Service liability; or

iii. Are currently employed on a full-time basis.

Note: Part-time employment will not be considered as full-time work experience. A part-time
employee is one who works for less than 35 hours a week, under contract of service with an employer.

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3. PRE-ADMISSION MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As an admission condition, all incoming students are required to undergo a medical examination. The
University reserves the right to refuse admission to or exclude a student from any course of study if they
decline to undergo such health examinations or refuse any prescribed tests. You may choose to have your
medical examination done at the NUS University Health Centre or by any Singapore-registered physician.

a) NUS University Health Centre (UHC)

The Pre-Admission Medical Examination (with Chest X-ray) can be performed at the UHC at Level 1, 20
Lower Kent Ridge Road (charges apply, refer to https://nus.edu/2FsxcLK). Please ensure that you have
accepted the offer of admission before proceeding with the medical examination.

From 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022

The medical examination is strictly by appointment only. Register for your appointment via the UHC
website at https://nus.edu/37M63ja and make online payment for the medical examination after securing
the appointment.

From now to 31 March 2022

The medical examination is available on a NETS/Credit Card/ Debit Card/ PayLah/ PayNow upfront basis,
and you may walk-in between 8.30am – 10.30am or 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
for the medical examination.

The medical services at UHC are available to BTech students (charges apply). Refer to UHC website at
nus.edu.sg/uhc/ for a comprehensive information on the services offered and medical charges.

b) Any Singapore-registered physician outside UHC

Please download the “BTech Admission Medical Examination Report” and complete Part 1 for the Report.
You would then need to request your physician to complete Part 2 of the Report to certify if you are fit for
study at NUS.

Submission of the completed Reports:

• Save completed Medical Examination Form and X-ray report to PDF and email
to preadm_med@nus.edu.sg by 30 September 2022.
• To minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission and crowding at UHC, no in-person or walk-in
submissions will be accepted.

If you have recently performed a medical check-up by any Singapore-registered physician, the date of
completion of the medical exam must be from 01 February 2022 onwards and not earlier.

Please note that you may be required by the University and UHC to undergo further medical examinations
or tests if your earlier medical results are incomplete or unsatisfactory. The University reserves the right
to refuse your admission if you decline to undergo such health examinations or if you are tested positive
for any organic or communicable disease.

For more information on Pre-Admission Medical Examination, visit the UHC website.

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4. REGISTRATION (PART ONE)

All students must be registered before commencing a course of study in the University. Registration refers
to a formal process whereby a student enrols at the start of his/her course of study to become part of the
NUS student community.

In Registration (Part One), students have to update their personal particulars, agree to abide by the
policies which form their Acceptance Record; and complete the specified Authorisation Requirements
(nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-activities/registration/administrative-matters/acceptance-record).

Registration (Part One) must be completed online via the Registration System (myregistration.nus.edu.sg)
using your application number and password. The entire registration process consists of a few steps which
will take about 15 minutes.

Upon completion of Registration (Part One), you will be issued your Student ID, PIN, NUSNET ID and
NUSNET Password as shown below.

These are personal and confidential information which should not be shared with anyone else. The
NUSNET account and NUS email will be activated one to two days after completion of Registration (Part
One).

If you wish to withdraw from NUS before completion of Registration (Part Two – Student Card
Activation), please submit your withdrawal form via this link:
https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RrOx5UIrELFkyy

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5. CHANGE NUSNET PASSWORD/ ACCESS NUS EMAIL

Please note that access to NUS systems like LumiNUS and Module Registration (ModReg) will be activated
one to two days after completion of Registration (Part One). Students are required to change their default
NUSNET password via the NUS Password Portal (https://exchange.nus.edu.sg/passwordportal/) before
they can access any NUS online services such as NUS Email (outlook.com/u.nus.edu), NUS Education
Records System (myedurec.nus.edu.sg) and LumiNUS (luminus.nus.edu.sg/).

Students are also required to access their NUS Email account as it serves as the official point of contact.
Most communications from the University to students will be via the official email account. As such,
students are expected to check this account regularly. Students are also expected to be aware of the latest
notices/circulars that may be posted on myPortal@NUS (myportal.nus.edu.sg/).

6. REGISTRATION (PART TWO)

In Registration (Part Two), students must activate their Student Cards by logging in to the NUS Education
Records System (myedurec.nus.edu.sg) using their NUSNET ID and password (Navigation Path: Academics >
Registration & Declarations > Student Card Activation). Failing which, they may face issues with access to
facilities or resources within campus. Students would obtain their NUS Student Cards either by delivery to
their residence OR collection in person.

Please note that access to any NUS facilities, hostels, libraries and book loans will take effect one day after
activation of the NUS student card.

If you wish to withdraw from NUS after completion of Registration (Part Two – Student Card Activation),
please complete and submit your withdrawal application via EduRec (refer to user guide at
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/all/) before the second Instructional Week to avoid
fee liability. Fees for the semester will be payable for withdrawal applications received after Instructional
Week 2. An email confirming your withdrawal from the University will be sent to you within 2 weeks after
receiving your withdrawal application via EduRec.

7. MODULE REGISTRATION

At the beginning of each semester, all students in their first year of studies will be pre-allocated the
modules they will read during the semester. Students select their modules through ModReg@EduRec.
Please check the latest information at the ModReg website (nus.edu.sg/ModReg).

8. MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 ON CAMPUS

Please visit the Office of Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE)’s website (emergency.nus.edu.sg/) for the
latest updates on measures against COVID-19 on campus. It is also mandatory for students to download
the uNivUS app from either Google Play or Apple App Store. The uNivUS app is an essential app for
students to update their vaccination status, Antigen Rapid Test (ART) results and to obtain their “Green
Pass”, amongst other important functions.

To keep classrooms safe, only students who are shown to be fit for class in the Classroom Attendance
System may attend face-to-face classes. Being fit means having a negative Antigen Rapid Test (ART) and
having a "Green Pass" in NUSafe, which is embedded within the uNivUS app.

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9. STUDENT ORIENTATION

Depending on the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Student Orientation may be conducted online or in
campus. All students must attend the Student Orientation event (refer to the date under Page 2) where we
will be sharing important details to facilitate your candidature as an NUS student. During this period, you
will be receiving your NUS Student Card through mail delivery and instructions on how to activate the card.
More details on the orientation will be emailed to you 1 week before the event.

10. TUITION FEES

For Tuition Fees and other fees payable, please refer to https://nus.edu/32g8EzB.

Apart from tuition fees, students will have to pay an Administrative Fee S$250.00 (including GST) and
Student Services Fee (as published by NUS Registrar’s Office) every regular semester, except Special Term.

11. PAYMENT OF FEES

Student Bill will be available in the Education Records System (EduRec) by week 4 of the semester unless
otherwise stated. To avoid late fee charges, payment must be made within 2 weeks from the date of email
notification from NUS SCALE.

In the event a student does not settle outstanding fees by the deadline, a LATE FEE of S$25.00 will be
charged and the University reserves the right to take further action as deemed necessary.

For enquiries, please email to SCALE Finance at scale.finance@nus.edu.sg.

12. TYPES OF SUBSIDIES

MOE Tuition Fee Subsidy*

The Ministry of Education (MOE) provides eligible Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
(SPR) taking part-time undergraduate degree programmes in the local universities with a substantial
tuition fee subsidy. The subsidy covers only the tuition fees for the minimum total number of modular
credits (MCs) comprising each programme’s degree requirements, and up to an additional 25 MCs to
cater for failed/repeat modules, over the maximum candidature period of 6 years.

The number of subsidised credits each student is eligible for in the BTech programme is determined by the
subsidy the student has enjoyed in an earlier degree course (where applicable). During Registration Part
One exercise, all students must declare any previously received subsidy/sponsorship/scholarship from the
Government of Singapore for a first degree. If you have made such a declaration, you will receive an email
from NUS on your subsidy entitlement for the BTech programme within the first month from term starts.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)*

Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above who are eligible for the MOE Tuition Fee Subsidy, will also enjoy the
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. For details, please refer to https://nus.edu/35rb0fC.

*Students who have earlier completed an undergraduate degree in a local university with government
subsidy will not be eligible for these subsidies.

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13. TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE /FUNDS

NUS Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) within the Office of Admissions administers the various financial
assistance schemes available to NUS undergraduates. BTech students who are Singapore Citizens and
receiving MOE Tuition Fee Subsidy are eligible to apply for NUS Financial Aid Schemes, namely, Tuition Fee
Loan, NUS Study Loan and Higher Education Bursary. Please note that the loans will only cover the tuition
fee payable portion. You will receive an email before the start of semester on how you can apply for the
NUS Financial Aid. For more details of the NUS Financial Aid Schemes, please refer to
nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid.

For enquiries, please call Office of Financial Aid at 65162870 or send an email to financialaid@nus.edu.sg

Funds from Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

The PSEA is part of the Post-Secondary Education Scheme to help pay for your post-secondary education.
It is opened automatically for all eligible Singaporeans. Students who wish to utilise the PSEA funds may
submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal Form from week 4 of Semester 1 and 2. You may refer to the User Guide
on Applying Online for PSEA Ad Hoc Withdrawal. The approved PSEA funds will be disbursed to your
student account to offset your outstanding tuition fees 4-6 weeks after submission. To check your PSEA
balance funds, you may call the 24-hour hotline at 6260 0777.

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

SkillsFuture was introduced in 2015 to encourage Singaporeans to take timely action to reskill and upskill
to seize opportunities in the future economy. Singapore Citizen aged 25 years and above are entitled to
an opening credit of S$500. To offset your outstanding tuition fees using SFC, students will need to request
for a certification letter from SCALE Finance (scale.finance@nus.edu.sg) as soon as the module allocation
outcome is released during the ModReg Exercise, and at least 3 working days before term starts. The
following must be provided for the certification letter to be issued:

a) Your Student ID
b) Amount of SFC you wish to claim
c) A screenshot of module(s) registered in EduRec

14. ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The Academic Calendar for BTech programmes consists of two regular semesters and a special term. For
more details, please refer to the SCALE website at https://nus.edu/2Y1XUpB.

15. CANDIDATURE

The minimum candidature for the NUS BTech programme is two-and-half years and the maximum
candidature is six years. Students generally complete the degree programme in four years.

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16. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Medical leave will be granted to students on submission of a medical certificate from the University’s
Student Health Physician or any other Singapore-registered medical practitioner.

Students requiring to take leave of absence will need to apply online at myedurec.nus.edu.sg and submit
supporting documents not later than 2 weeks in advance to obtain approval.

It is the student's responsibility to notify the relevant course instructors regarding absences from
scheduled academic activities. Students who are absent for an extended period without first obtaining
approval for leave will be regarded as being absent without permission and are liable to have their
registration status terminated.

Any student who applies for leave of absence after the 2nd instructional week of a semester or Special
Term is liable to pay full fees for that semester or Special Term.

17. WITHDRAWAL

If you wish to withdraw from NUS before completion of Registration (Part Two – Student Card
Activation), please submit your withdrawal form via this link:
https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RrOx5UIrELFkyy

If you wish to withdraw from NUS after completion of Registration (Part Two – Student Card Activation),
please complete and submit your withdrawal application via EduRec (refer to user guide at
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/all/) before the second Instructional week to avoid
fee liability. An email confirming your withdrawal from the University will be sent to you within 2 weeks
after receiving your withdrawal application via EduRec.

Any student who applies for withdrawal after the 2nd instructional week of a semester or Special Term
is liable to pay full fees for that semester or Special Term.

18. LIBRARY MATTERS

NUS Libraries, the university library, will be an integral part of your student life in NUS, providing you a
host of academic resources, services, and experiences.

It is the largest academic and probably the oldest research library in Singapore, giving you access to over
3 million volumes covering multidisciplinary subjects in both print and electronic formats. It comprises
eight libraries, including Central Library, C J Koh Law Library, Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library, Medical Library,
Music Library, Science Library, Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library and the EAI Library. The Central Library is
the largest and serves primarily those from the College of Design & Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences and the School of Computing.

Newly renovated and reopened in December 2021, Central Library offers a myriad and flexible
configuration of space and facilities (nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/spaces/facilities). Whatever your preferred
style is – comfy couch or swivel chair, private study pod or discussion corner – we have it. Game to explore
the use of AR, VR and MR tools, or looking for free 3D scanning and printing? Don’t miss the TEL
Imaginarium (nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/spaces/tel-imaginarium).

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If you think the library is just space and books, think again. We also support you in many other ways (see
nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/learning-support). Before you head down to any one of our libraries,
be sure to check out your borrowing privileges (nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/borrowing-requests/loan-
privileges) and the library opening hours (nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/spaces/our-libraries).

For more information, visit https://lib.nus.edu.sg or contact askalib@nus.edu.sg.

19. STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND UNIVERSITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Student discipline is governed by the University’s Statutes and Regulations. Details can be found at
https://nus.edu/2s7P63q. As a student of this University, you are required, at all times, to behave
honorably so at to uphold the good name of the University. After you have matriculated as an NUS student,
please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of the University and in particular, the rules on
examinations which can be accessed at https://nus.edu/2T3jozq.

Please take note that the University takes a very serious view of any breach of its examination regulations.
Any student found to have breached any of these regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action which
may result in his/her expulsion from the University. At no time will the University authorities accept a plea
of ignorance as an excuse for a breach of any of its rules.

20. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Parking within the University is regulated. The University regards the violation of traffic regulations as a
serious disciplinary offence.

Students are required to park their vehicles in areas designated for them. These areas are clearly
demarcated. Students should not park their cars in reserved parking areas or in areas where parking is
prohibited. Campus security officers are issued with mechanical means, including wheel clamps, to help
them enforce the parking rules.

Fines will be imposed for violating any of the parking regulations. Offences will be reported to the Traffic
Police for appropriate action, the campus being a gazetted area. Offenders may also be dealt with by their
respective Deans under Clause 9 of Statue 25 governing Discipline. Your co-operation will go a long way in
ensuring a satisfactory parking system in the campus.

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21. NUS CAMPUS MAP

The NUS campus map is available online at the NUS website. The location of NUS SCALE office at AS8 is
indicated below:

Address: 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, AS8 Building, #03-01, Singapore 119260.

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