Course Registration & BOSS
Important Info - Download Freshmen Guide to BOSS here
Freshmen are allowed to enrol for up to 5.5 course units (CUs) in their first term of study and they will be pre-assigned between 2 and 5 CUs per term. Freshmen who are pre-assigned less than 5 CUs of courses may wish to bid for additional courses in their first term.
The personalized class schedule for freshmen is scheduled to release from Monday, 4 August 2008. Only Matriculated Freshmen can bid for courses from 6 to 9 August 2008.
All students are expected to make use of the university's course registration system, BOSS, to bid for courses. A detailed guide to BOSS is available via the student portal OASIS > Study > BOSS > Introduction/Guide to BOSS which is only accessible to all MATRICULATED SMU students.
1. Overview of BOSS
It is important for freshmen to familiarize themselves with the information, policies and procedures provided so that you do not find yourself in an unnecessary bind.
2. OASIS
OASIS is SMU's On-Line Access to Student Information System (https://oasis.smu.edu.sg). OASIS hosts various self-service functions under different categories such as Study, Personal & Finances, Resources, Career & Jobs, Student Life and Schools & Community. Students can make use of OASIS to access all student-related information, services and resources.
3. Pre-assigned Courses
Freshmen are randomly divided into 2 blocks, Blocks A and B for the pre-assignment of courses. The information is detailed in the table below:
| Description | Block A |
Block B |
| Foundation Courses * | MATH001 Calculus |
|
| CORE006 Academic Writing | CORE001 Intro Economics | |
| University Core | OBHR001 Leadership & Teambuilding | MGMT003 Business, Government & Society |
| School Specific Courses | ||
| LKCSB | LGST101 Business Law | ACCT101 Financial Accounting |
| SOA | LGST101 Business Law | ACCT103 Financial Accounting |
| SOSS | SSRM001 Research Methods in Soc Sci |
POSC003 Intro to Political & Policy Studies |
| SOL | LAW101 Contract Law 1 |
|
| SIS | IS101 - Seminar on Information Systems Management |
|
| Applicable to SOE only | ||
| Foundation Courses * | MATH001 Calculus |
|
CORE001 Intro Economics |
||
| University Core | OBHR001 Leadership & Teambuilding | MGMT003 Business, Government & Society |
| SOE | ECON205 Intermediate Maths for Econs ( only for freshmen exempted from MATH001 ) | |
* Students who are not granted exemptions will be pre-assigned the required Foundation Courses
Students matriculated before 1 August can view their personalized class timetable and exam timetable via OASIS > Study >Courses & Schedules > View My Class Schedule and OASIS > Study > Examinations & Results > View My Exam Schedule on 4 August 2008.
4. BOSS
BOSS is SMU's Bidding Online SyStem for the registration of courses. BOSS is intended to empower students with the choice of selecting the courses they wish to enrol for in any one term. Based on available resources in the form of e-dollars ( e$ ), students will need to make their choice by considering the demand and supply of the courses as well as their academic study plan not just for the current term but also the future terms.
Students who wish to have a smooth and problem-free course enrolment exercise should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations governing the course enrolment exercise. Students should note that ignorance of standing rules and policy will not absolve you of the consequences of not complying with them. Not knowing a rule and policy has yet to be accepted as a reason or justification for non-compliance.
The information on policies and procedures relating to course enrolment found in the BOSS Handbook, which is available online via OASIS > Study > BOSS > Introduction/Guide to BOSS.
5. BOSS Bidding for Matriculated Freshmen
Matriculated freshmen can bid for their courses from 6 to 9 August 2008. The bidding hours are as follows:
Description |
BOSS Opens |
BOSS Closes |
Release of Outcome |
| Window 1 | 10.00 am |
11.59 pm |
12.00 Noon |
| Window 2 | 3.00 pm Thur, 7 August |
11.59 pm Thur, 7 August |
12.00 Noon Fri, 8 August |
| Window 3 | 3.00 pm |
11.59 pm |
12.00 Noon |
Important notes :
• Students are strongly advised against adding or dropping courses in the last 15 minutes before the close of BOSS as there had been cases of students whose enrolment request was not processed in time before the system closed.
• Only matriculated students can bid for courses. Applicants who have missed the scheduled matriculation dates will need to be first matriculated and then wait till the start of term on Monday, 18 August 2008 before they can bid for their courses.
• Matriculated freshmen who miss these 3 bidding windows will need to wait until the start of term on Monday, 18 August 2008 to bid for their courses.
6. Freshmen Biddable Courses
6.1 Courses Available for Bidding
•COMM101 Management Communication ( only applicable to freshmen exempted from CORE006 Academic Writing )
•CORE002 Analytical Skills
•CORE003 Creative Thinking
•MGMT002 Technology & World Change
•STAT101 Introductory Statistics / STAT151 Intro to Statistical Theory ( only applicable to freshmen exempted from MATH001 Calculus )
These courses will be offered to freshmen in Term 1 & 2. If unsuccessful in Term 1, students can bid for the courses in Term 2.
6.2 Analytical Skills and Creative Thinking
CORE002 Analytical Skills and CORE003 Creative Thinking are co-requisites. You will need to enrol for these two courses as a bundle which means you cannot be enrolled for one without the other.
It is strongly recommended that freshmen bid for the SAME GROUP of the two courses, eg if you submit a bid for G1 of CORE002 Analytical Skills, you should submit a bid for G1 of CORE003 Creative Thinking as well. If you submit a bid for G8 of CORE003 Creative Thinking, then you should submit a bid for G8 of CORE002 Analytical Skills.
7. BOSS Centre
Students who need guidance in the bidding process/queries regarding the course enrolment exercise, please attend the following session at Library Training Room, Level 5, Li Ka Shing Library:
| Date | Opening Hours | School |
| Wednesday, 6 Aug | 10.00 am 11.30 am |
LKCSB |
| 11.30 am to 1.00 pm | SOA | |
| 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm | SOE / SOSS | |
| 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm | SIS / SOL | |
| 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm | LKCSB | |
| Thursday, 7 Aug | 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm | All Schools |
| Friday, 8 Aug | 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm | All Schools |
8. Dropping of Confirmed Courses
Freshmen should note that they are not allowed to drop any pre-assigned courses. Please click here for details.
Important Notes:
1. Students should check OASIS on a regular basis as important announcements are posted in OASIS.
2. Students should check the results of their bids after the release of the BOSS Results. Please do not assume that your bids will be successful.
3. Students are advised to keep records of their bids as well as confirmed class scheduled.
4. The University reserves the right to:
(i) cancel classes with low enrolment; and
(ii)change the instructors and/or schedule of planned classes in view of extenuating circumstances.
Students will be informed of such changes via announcement in OASIS.
5. Students who require further assistance or have queries that are not addressed in these instructions can direct them to:
| TOPICS | CONTACTS |
| BOSS Related Issues | boss@smu.edu.sg |
| Course Related Issues / Academic Matters | Respective School Managers |
| IT Issues eg unable to log in to OASIS | helpdesk@smu.edu.sg |
| VISTA related issues | smuvista_Admin@smu.edu.sg |
Matriculated Students who are unable to access OASIS, please approach the CIT Helpdesk: helpdesk@smu.edu.sg or visit the User Support Center located at Basement 1 (School of Accountancy).
Students will be required to provide the following information to the CIT Helpdesk for verification purposes: (i) name, (ii) NRIC or FIN, (iii) contact number and (iv) home address.
