Curriculum | Registration of Courses | Examinations | Grading | Administrative Service | Matriculation
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| 1 | What is the difference between GER PE and UE ? Information on GER PE (General Education Requirement Prescribed Electives) can be found from here. UE (Unrestricted Electives) are all other electives offered by schools all over NTU, which may also include language electives, NIE Courses and minor Courses. |
| 2 | What are GER Core ? Is it compulsory to take them ? As the name suggests, core modules are compulsory to be taken. All students in SPMS are to do the following GER Core : HW102 The Art of Academic Writing (3 AU, taken in Sem 2 Year 2), HW111A Mastering Communication (3 AU, taken in Sem 2 Year 1), MPS811 Defence Science (3 AU, taken in Sem 2 Year 2), MPS812 Entrepreneurship (3 AU, taken in Sem 1 Year 2). |
| 3 | I have so many AUs of UE to clear, I don’t think I can clear it within 3 years. It is not necessary to clear GER PE and UE requirement within the first three years of study, but students are encouraged to clear them as soon as possible to allow for a better focus in the final year. |
| 4 | Can I take more than 144 AU during my study ? Yes, only if you have not completed all the graduation requirement and only for UE. You have to appeal for UE overload and appeal is reviewed on case by case basis. |
| 5 | I don’t like to do so many GER PE (AHSS). Can I choose to do more GER PE (STS) or GER PE (BM) ? No, GER requirement is set by the University and all students regardless of their Programmes will have the same requirement. |
| 6 | When will I choose my track in MATH/PHY Programme ? MATH students will choose their tracks in Sem 1 Year 2, prior to the courses registration for the following semester. PHY students will choose their tracks in Sem 2 Year 1, prior to the courses registration for the following semester. |
| 7 | After I have chosen the track, can I change later on ? Yes, just write in to spmsundgrad@ntu.edu.sg. Please note that changing track carries a risk of delaying graduation due to different graduation requirement, especially when it is done at a later stage. |
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| 1 | When is the registration of courses period ? Registration of courses period will usually be around June/July for Semester 1 and around December for Semester 2. The add/drop period is on the first two weeks of school. The registration system, STARS, will only be opened to students on these two periods. |
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Which date and time is my scheduled registration of courses ? |
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Do I need to do registration of courses if I’m a freshman ? No, you should have obtained a timetable when you matriculate online. Nevertheless, you will still need to do add/drop as necessary. If you did not obtain any timetable when you matriculate online, please write to spmsundgrad@ntu.edu.sg. |
| 4 | How do I do the add/drop period ? Log in to STARS from Studentlink. It is not recommended to use STARS Planner during the add/drop period. In STARS, there are options to add Courses, drop Courses, change index numbers, swap index numbers, check/print Courses registered. |
| 5 | I lost my STARS PIN. What should I do ? You may contact CITS Helpdesk, helpdesk@ntu.edu.sg, for assistance. Alternatively, you can go down personally to the CITS Helpdesk counter at NS4-02-21. |
| 6 | Could you advise me on how to do registration of courses ? Please refer to the guide to registration of courses (Click here) which can also be found from STARS. STARS is accessible from the Studentlink (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/studentlink/). You are strongly advised to follow the step by step guide as missing a step will often put you at a disadvantage. |
| 7 | I have registered XYZ123 but it’s not reflected in my edveNTUre. Please add it for me. Please contact Blackboard helpdesk, bb-help@ntu.edu.sg, for assistance. You are reminded to check from the STARS and not edveNTUre for the courses that you have successfully registered. |
| 8 | I have registered XYZ123 as GER PE and I want to change it to UE (or any other course types). How can I do it ? If the course is taken in the current semester and it is still within the add/drop period, you can do it yourself by dropping and adding back through STARS. Remember to choose the right course type when you add back. If the course is taken in the current semester and it is past the add/drop period, you may inform spmsundgrad@ntu.edu.sg with your matric number. If the course was taken in the past semesters, you may send your request to spmsundgrad@ntu.edu.sg with your matric number and reason to change. The request will be considered on case-by-case basis. |
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What is the minimum load, normal load and overload ? |
| 10 | How can I do more than the maximum auto overload ? You can obtain the overload appeal form from the General Offices. All appeals will be considered on case-by-case basis. |
| 11 | I can’t register XYZ123 offered by other school. Could you help me ? You will need to contact the respective schools as they might have imposed certain policies with regards to their courses offered. |
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| 1 | Can I use graphic calculator for examinations ? The list of approved calculators can be found from here. Calculators are to be sealed during the prescribed period before they can be used in the examinations. |
| 2 | What are the rules of using calculators in examinations ? The regulation in using calculators can be found from here |
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What should I observe as an examination candidate ? |
| 4 | I have these minor queries to make. Where can I send them to ? You can check out the FAQs from here. If you need further clarifications, you may direct them to exam@ntu.edu.sg (Office of Academic Services). As examinations are considered very important by the University, try to refrain from making last minute queries. |
| 5 | I was sick on my exam day. What should I do ? Please refer to the Administrative Services section. |
| 6 | Can you please provide me with another examination as I was under medical leave/leave of absence on my examination day ? The University does not provide any supplementary examinations for students who missed an examination for whatsoever reason. When a repeat course is not offered for a final year student, the student may be permitted to take the course as a restricted repeat so that the graduation will not be delayed. Restricted repeat may only be granted for students who will otherwise have to delay their graduation if they could not clear the missed examination on the current semester. |
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| 1 | I need to defer my reservist training/apply for bursaries/etc etc, can I have a letter to certify my student status ? You can come down personally to the Office of Academic Services (Student Services Center, Level 1) to request for certification letter. Alternatively, you can also request online from Studentlink. |
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How do I apply for long leave of absence (more than 1 semester) ? You will have to write-in officially to the Office of Academic Services. Students who applied leave after the first two weeks of school are required to pay full tuition fees for that semester. |
| 3 | I was sick…… What should I do with my MC ? Please submit the original MC to the General Office (NIE Block 5 Level 3) if you missed any classes that have assessment components or compulsory attendance. Please notify us if you also missed any quizzes/tests that are conducted during your MC period. MC must be submitted within 7 working days. Failure to do so will result on zero mark awarded to any assessment components missed. |
| 4 | I have just lost an immediate family…… Valid leave of absence on compassionate grounds in the event of the demise of an immediate family (parents, siblings and grandparents ONLY) may be given within 7 days of the event and on the day of the funeral. Please inform the School with a supporting document (death certificate, etc.). |
| 5 | I was sick on my exam day. What should I do ? When a student is absent from an examination, on account of illness, a Medical Report and an MC must be submitted to the Office of Academic Services within 48 hours. The Medical Report form must be taken to the medical practitioner and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the report is dully completed by the practitioner and that it reaches the OAS within 48 hours. Due consideration cannot be expected from the Dean concerned if the medical report is not received on time. |