SMU resides strategically in Singapore's buzzing arts and heritage belt. This synergy inspires the development of creative potential beyond academia in the campus.

Twenty-four arts CCA groups cater to a myriad of interests. From classical to rock music, cultural to contemporary dance, radio and TV production to film appreciation and photographic experimentation, drama to visual art, SMU students are indeed, spoilt for CCA choices.

The Arts Excellence Programme, initiated by OSL, awards outstanding arts groups that have achieved a level of recognition both within the university as well as externally, with a sponsorship geared towards enhancing their performance standards. Through this sponsored scheme, members of these selected CCA groups can look forward to higher level development in terms of skill and talent through more intensive, tailored training programmes.