Pre-departure Checklist

Things to do

	If you require a visa to enter Singapore, SMU will arrange for one to be issued. The Student's Pass in-principal approval letter that you will receive will include a single-entry visa for a one month stay in Singapore till you complete all Student's Pass formalities. Do ensure that you have received the Student's Pass approval before you leave for Singapore. For those who do not require a visa to enter Singapore, you will collect the Student's Pass in-principle approval letter at SMU upon arrival into Singapore. Please read here before you start the Student's Pass Application process.
	You can choose to either complete your medical examination in your home country or in Singapore. Please click here for more details on medical examination requirements.
	Please ensure that you have a valid passport for international travel (not less than 6 months)
	You must bring along with you your original high school results / transcripts, SAT I report etc. for verification at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at SMU upon arrival into Singapore. ** Official translations of documents are required if they are not in English.
	Please ensure that you have confirmed all your housing arrangements and that you have a place to stay upon arrival into Singapore.
	You must bring enough Singapore currency to cover the first few weeks of your stay in Singapore. It is advisable to carry a cash amount of approximately S$1,000, together with larger amounts in bankdrafts or travellers' cheques for the initial period. Please note that bankdrafts drawn on overseas banks take about 3 weeks to clear.
	You must pack your personal belongings (clothings / toiletries etc.). Most things can be purchased in Singapore though. As Singapore is generally humid and hot throughout the year, most students are dressed in jeans / bermudas / T-shirts. You may want to bring some formal clothings for formal functions/presentations.
	You may want to pack the National costume of your country for SMU Peace Day.

Things to bring

	A passport ( with at least 6 month's validity )

	A photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport

	Student's Pass In-Principal-Approval Letter

	Form 16

	Pre-enrolment Medical Report

	SMU Letter of Offer ( printed copies from email are also acceptable )

	All original academic transcripts and high school results, SAT I report for verification at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

	Other personal identification,such as Identity Card and birth certificate)

	Half a dozen passport-sized photographs (Size: 35mm x 43mm; Quantity: 2; Note: To be done in home country )

	Confirmed letter/email notification on your accommodation in Singapore

Student's Pass

In accordance with the Immigration Act, any foreigner who is not a Singapore Permanent Resident, and wishes to study at SMU, is required to apply for a Student's Pass. If you have recently attained Singapore Permanent Residence, please inform us accordingly.

You are requested to submit an application for a Student's Pass. SMU will be acting as your sponsor for the application.

Please log on to the SOLAR system on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website with your assigned SOLAR application number and your personal particulars. Once you have logged on to the system, you may proceed to complete the Student's Pass application form (Form 16) and submit the application online to ICA for processing.

Do ensure that you read through the FAQs before you proceed to apply online. The FAQs are available at the ICA website.

We will be keeping in touch with you via email throughout the Student's Pass application process till your arrival in Singapore . Do ensure that you check and clear your mailbox regularly.

With effect from 25 May 2009, the following will be mandatory for all Student's Pass application.

Uploading of Student's Photo
Students are required to attach a digital photograph when submitting Student's Pass application through SOLAR. Click here for the guideline on taking photograph.

Fees
1. Processing Fee
A processing fee of $30 is required for every application submitted to ICA . The fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if application is withdrawn after submission. For submission via Solar, please make payment by credit/debit card or internet banking (Citibank, DBS/POSB or OUB).

2. Issuance Fee
A $60 issuance fee for every student's pass issued and a further $30 multiple-entry visa fee for visa required nationals, where applicable. The fee is payable when the successful applicant completes the formality to collect the Student's Pass.

Prior to collection of Student's Pass, applicant has to acknowledge a copy of the Terms & Conditions of Issue for Long Term Pass (LTP) Card". Please click here for copy of the form.

Completion of Formality (COF) and Registration of Biometric Data
ICA has just informed us that they will not be stationed at SMU for the matriculation from 28 – 30 July. All international students are required to make an e-appointment with ICA for the Completion of Formality (COF) and Registration of Biometric Data. Once you have confirmed your travel dates, please login to SOLAR or the ICA website to book an e-appointment date as there are limited slots.

Please note the following:

• Please book a date before the Checklist for Verification & Card Collection Day, 28 - 30 July 2009 as you will need to submit your Student's Pass for verification

• You are only allowed to cancel your appointment online once.

Upon your arrival at ICA , you are required to scan your IPA letter at Kiosk 3 for queue tickets, proceed to counter 24 to 27 for COF and registration of biometric data (i.e. fingerprint capturing for those aged 15 years).

Collection of Card at ICA
1. Payment of Issuance Fee prior to Collection of STP Card

Payment of issuance fee is to be done prior to collection of STP card. Upon receipt of the IPA, applicant can login to the SOLAR website to pay issuance fee online prior to coming to ICA for completion of formality. Payment is by Credit/Debit card or internet banking. Alternatively, applicant can pay at the self-service kiosk at elobby located at the ground floor of ICA Building . Payment is by eNETs or Cashcard. For payment made at the elobby, applicant is required to furnish the receipt to our staff when collecting of the STP card.

2. Collection of STP card

Collection of STP card will be at Counter 19 to 23. Applicant is required to scan his/her IPA at Kiosk 4 (located opposite counter 27) for a “Collection of STP” queue ticket and wait to be served.

3. Terms & Conditions of Issue of STP card (T&C)

Each applicant is requires to complete and sign a T&C for the Collection of STP. The T&C set out the terms and conditions for the issue of the STP card. Any applicant who failed to comply with the conditions stipulated in the T&C is guilty of an offence under the Immigration Regulations.

Other Student's Pass Matters

1. Replacement Card

If the Card is lost or stolen, applicant is required to make a police report immediately and report to ICA within 7 days to apply for a replacement card. Applicant is required to pay an issuance fees of $60 for the replacement card. The replacement card will be ready for collection after 2 weeks from the date of reporting. Collection time may be extended during the peak period.

2. Automated lanes at checkpoints

For STP card holders who have registered their fingerprints for the cards and if their passports are compliant with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, they will be able to use the automated lanes at the checkpoints for clearance. STP card holders who are eligible for automated clearance will be advised accordingly at the point of registration of biometric data.

For more information, please click here.

Pre-enrolment Medical Examination

All students (both local and foreign) are required to undergo a compulsory medical examination with Raffles Medical Group (RMG) in Singapore, prior to starting their studies at SMU.

* Foreign students : Please print and bring this form (ICA format) to the RMG clinic.

Cost of Medical Examination

The cost of medical examination will be borne by the students. Payment is to be made at the RMG clinics.

Local Students (Form will be provided by RMG clinic)	S$18.00 (exclusive of GST)
Foreign Students (Please print and bring this form to the RMG clinic)	S$35.00 (exclusive of GST)

List of Raffles Medical Group (RMG) Clinics

FAMILY MEDICINE CENTRE, HEALTH CHECK COUNTER
585 North Bridge Road Level 1 Raffles Hospital Singapore 188770 Tel: +65 6311 1130 Fax: +65 6311 1163	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 4.30 pm 8.30 am – 12.00 pm
ANG MO KIO*
Blk 722 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 #01-2825 Singapore 560722 Tel: +65 6453 2288 Fax: +65 6455 3182	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 12.00 pm 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 8.30 am – 10.00 am
CAUSEWAY POINT*
1 Woodlands Square #05-02 Causeway Point Singapore 738099 Tel: +65 6894 0777 Fax: +65 6894 2267	Mon – Fri Sat	8.00 am – 4.30 pm 8.30 am – 9.30 am
CLEMENTI*
Blk 445 Clementi Ave 3 #01-171 Singapore 120455 Tel: +65 6872 9043 Fax: +65 6872 9051	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 12.00 pm 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 8.30 am – 11.00 am
JURONG EAST*
Blk 131 Jurong East St 13 #01-267 Singapore 600131 Tel: +65 6899 6688 Fax: +65 6569 6205	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 12.00 pm 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 8.30 am – 10.00 am
RAFFLES PLACE
1 Raffles Place #05-03/04 OUB Centre Singapore 048616 Tel: +65 6535 2222 Fax: +65 6533 7811	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 4.00 pm 8.30 am – 11.30 am
TAMPINES JUNCTION
300 Tampines Ave 5 #01-05 Tampines Junction Singapore 529653 Tel: +65 6788 2222 Fax: +65 6260 5847	Mon – Sat	8.30 am – 12.30 pm
NGEE ANN CITY *
391 - B Orchard Road # 08-04 Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238874 Tel: +65 6734 7355 Fax: +65 6734 0201	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 3.00 pm 8.30 am – 10.00 am
YISHUN*
Blk 927 Yishun Central 1 #01-173 Singapore 760927 Tel: +65 6755 0049 Fax: +65 6755 0062	Mon – Fri Sat	8.30 am – 2.00 pm 8.30 am – 10.00 am
AIRPORT TERMINAL 3
#B2-MS-15 Singapore Changi International Airport PTB3 Singapore 819663 Tel: +65 6241 8818 Fax: +65 6241 3498	Mon – Sat	8.30 am – 12.30 pm

* X-ray facilities are not in-house. They are at a short distance from the clinic. Note: Timings available for check-ups are subjected to change without notice.

Importart Notes

1.	The Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination consists of: Physical Examination (height & weight measurements) Eye Test (visual acuity & colour vision) Blood Pressure Reading Urine Test (protein & sugar) Chest X-Ray Medical Report HIV Test (for foreign students only)

2.	Information required at RMG registration counter At the clinic, please inform the counter staff that you are a SMU student and provide them with the following information: For SMU Local Students, your full name and IC number For SMU International Students, your full name, passport/FIN number and medical form (Please print and bring it to the RMG clinic)

3.	Collection of Medical Report Please collect your medical report and X-ray after 3 working days for local students and 5 working days for foreign students. (Important Note: You must bring your medical report on matriculation day).

4.	Opening Hours & Appointment Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination can be done during office hours only. You are required to make an appointment to see the doctor.

5.	For female students, please do your pre-enrolment medical examination at least 3 days after menstruation.

Accommodation

A. SMU Hostels/Accommodaton

A.1 SMU Residences @ Prinsep
The residence is within close proximity to Little India, Bugis Junction and the National Library and within walking distance from campus. It consists of 3 blocks of 4-storey apartments in a tropical setting with landscaping and abundant foliage. There are a total of 48 individual apartments with a total capacity of accommodating 250 students. Each has a lounge cum dinning area, equipped with refrigerator and microwave oven. Rooms are furnished with a Loft Bed cum Study table. This is open to First year students only.

For more information, please click here.

A.2 Accommodation @ Havelock
SMU's student accommodation at Havelock has a capacity to accommodate 220 students. This is open to Senior Undergraduate Students (full-time SMU students 2nd year and above), Exchange Students and Full Time Post Graduate Students who plans to study full time at SMU for the forthcoming semester.

For more information, please click here.

B. Private Accommodation

B.1 Student Hostels
Students who require accommodation will be pleased to note that SMU students enjoy preferential rates at various privately-managed student hostels.

For more information, please click here.

B.2 Private Apartments
If you prefer private apartments, you can engage the services of a property agent to help you find an apartment. There will be an agent's fee for this.

Points to Consider When Choosing Accommodation:

Rent - This includes the rental amount of the unit, rental deposit, security deposit, administrative charges, agent fees for service rendered, etc.
Location - Do check whether the apartment/hostel is conveniently located and if public transport, grocery stores, food outlets or banks are easily accessible.
Length of Lease - The lease of a unit is normally for at least a year. Landlords of private apartments usually ask for up to 3 months' rent as deposit. However, short term lease is available but usually at a higher rental.
Others - The cost of accommodation depends on several factors such as the locality, type of premises, size, furnishings provided, recreational facilities available, length of lease. Housing in Singapore is generally expensive, especially within the city.

Do note that the contract / tenancy agreement will be solely between the student and hostel management / owner. Please read the contract / tenancy agreement carefully before you make any commitment.

Last updated on 7 July, 2009 by Student Life.