NUS College Onboarding and Welcome - NOW!
NOW! (NUS College Onboarding and Welcome) is a series of four programmes—Start NOW!, O’Week NOW!, Explore NOW!, and Community NOW!—designed to help you ease into university life, connect with peers, and experience NUSC’s vibrant community. Start NOW! offers online pre-arrival bonding, while O’Week NOW! brings on-campus orientation fun. Explore and Community NOW! let you dive into local culture and service. Do follow us on our IG @nusc_onboarding for updates and keep an eye out for our emails.
Start NOW! – “Start Your Journey From Home”
As a month-long hybrid programme, Start NOW! is the best place to kickstart your journey in NUSC. The first session will be held on Zoom, allowing you to meet your new friends in NUSC from the comfort of your home.
Together, you will embark on an adventure-style online game to participate in exciting mini-quests, earn coins as rewards and enjoy fun conversations. A final, in-person wrap-up of Start NOW! awaits all teams in August!
O’WEEK NOW! – “4 Fun Days, 1 Epic Welcome”
Step into the world of ‘Quantum Nexus’ in O’Week NOW! Get ready for thrilling inter-House games – accompanied by an immersive storyline – and lighthearted classroom activities that will give you a taste of campus life. Enjoy unhurried bonding time with your new friends from your House, home faculty and neighbourhood!
Don’t miss our Student Life Fair (SLF) which holds taster sessions for a wide range of student clubs and interest groups at NUSC. It’s four days of energy, fun and memories – capped off with a range of student performances during our epic Finale Night!
COMMUNITY NOW! – “Make Impact, Make Meaning”
Step up, give back and experience the NUSC spirit of service and impact through our fun and hands-on volunteering projects!
Be part of workshops, fundraisers, on-site volunteering with causes ranging from environmental sustainability to supporting new mothers and more. Take this opportunity to forge new bonds with like-minded people in NUSC and the community beyond along the way!
EXPLORE NOW! – “Step Out, Look Around”
Pack your bags! It’s time to go beyond campus with cultural tours and eye-opening adventures around Singapore. We will venture through iconic tourist landmarks, rich sites of culture and heritage, the heartlands of Redhill and Queenstown, and more!
Discover and meet new friends from the different cultures of NUSC through our mixers and interactive activities designed to allow you to discover what our diverse community is all about!
Frequently asked questions
Start NOW!
Start NOW! includes two Zoom events on the 7th and 25th July. While in between, your group will enroll in an adventure-style online game by completing daily tasks to earn coins. (Shhhh, I heard somewhere that you’ll get to meet NUSC’s newest otter friend too!)
Fret not, these daily tasks only take up a few minutes at a time. Most tasks also do not require all participants to be present at the same time. Some are divided into smaller tasks throughout the day, so if you are not around for the first one you can always help out with the second. Others may require each member to individually contribute, so you can do it on your own time!
The main programme between 7th and 25th July is fully online, with two Zoom events on the 7th and 25th July, and the storyline taking place through our very own, build-in-house Telegram chatbot! There is also an in-person event happening on Week 1 right here in our very own NUSC Campus, we are so excited to see you all in person!
These are timeslots for the two Zoom events on the 7th and 25th July. To allow you to be as flexible with your timing as possible, we offer two timeslots for the meetings. However, do take note that you need to participate in the same session for both events (ie it is not possible to participate in Session 1 for the 7th July event and Session 2 for the 25th July event)
Don’t worry! Our crew of friendly facilitators will be there to assist you should you face any technical difficulties. All of our games come with clear instructions, and are easy to understand and participate in.
O’Week NOW!
Yes, there will be 3 meals provided daily (excluding check-in day on the 28th of July), as well as additional refreshments throughout the camp!
O’Week NOW! offers a wide range of activities to introduce you to the diverse communities within NUSC. Prepare to explore everything NUSC has to offer, from academic talks and engaging games to relaxed arts-and-crafts sessions and trials of our various Interest Groups
If you have opted for accommodation during O’Week NOW!, the check-in will take place on 28th July. Detailed check-in instructions will be sent to your registered email address. Please keep an eye on your email for further information. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
The camp runs daily from 8.30am to 10.00pm. There will be time throughout the day to allow you to rest if needed. If you need a break, feel free to inform our friendly facilitators!
We still encourage you to attend O’Week NOW! even if you can’t attend the entire duration! Just inform us in advance about your availability, and notify your facilitators on the day itself before you leave.
Yes, parents are welcome to observe the camp activities. However, refreshments will be provided for parents only during the first three days. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
Explore NOW!
The tours are open to all NUSC Y1 students, including both local and international students
Most tours will be capped at about 15 participants, with some exceptions that will be made known to students signing up!
Sign-ups will begin in mid-July and remain open until Day 2 of orientation. Slots are limited and allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis, so do sign up early! You may sign up for more than one tour, but priority will be given to those who have not joined any tours yet!
The tours are fully subsidised, including transport and meals. Participants will also receive an allowance to settle lunch.
Each group will be led by NUSC students from Y2, Y3 or Y3 who will facilitate the tour, share stories and ensure everything runs smoothly
Our mixer events featuring food tastings, NDP celebrations, and meetings with students from diverse international backgrounds, are primarily aimed at international students. However, Singaporean students are also welcome to join if they are interested!
Community NOW!
We have weekly programmes (volunteering with elderly and children) as well as ad hoc opportunities! All Community NOW! volunteering will end around October, before your end-of-semester exams.
Nope! Community NOW! seeks to provide opportunities for all NUSC students (including Y2 and above) who are keen to serve. All we ask for is your time and passion! Volunteers are able to participate in programme planning, working in conjunction with their peers to contribute their unique strengths in serving the community