An existing student is allowed to change programme within NTU, subject to the approval of the School(s) of both the current and new programme. The student may apply for change of programme during the following 2 application periods:
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23 May 2011 - 22 July 2011 |
for change of programme with effect from Semester 1 |
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1 Dec 2011 - 2 Jan 2012 |
for change of programme with effect from Semester 2 |
Note: Freshmen who wish to change their programme should apply to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) in writing via email to adm_local@ntu.edu.sg or adm_intnl@ntu.edu.sg by the third week of their first semester. Thereafter, any application for a change of programme can be made via StudentLINK during the application periods as given above.
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Important Information |
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a) Students on Scholarship
Students who are receiving scholarships are to check with the Scholarship Section of OAFA via email at ug_scholarships@ntu.edu.sg on how the change of programme is going to affect their scholarship status, before applying for change of programme.
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b) Students on Part-Time Programme
Existing part-time students must complete at least 4 semesters of study before they are eligible to apply for change to full-time programme.
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c) Students applying to transfer to Art, Design and Media (ADM) Programme
The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) considers students for change of programme only once a year , together with all new applicants to the School. Hence, all Applicants for change of programme to ADM are to:
- submit portfolio, write-up and assignment to the School of ADM for evaluation during the University Admission Exercise in March; and then
- apply officially for the change of programme during the May - Jul application period for change of programme to be effected from Semester 1.
Applicants will be admitted to Year 1 unless they receive exemption from all Year 1 courses.
Please click here for the application procedures and requirements for the School of ADM. |
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d) Tuition Grant and Tuition Fee
Students whose change of programme takes effect from S2 AY 2008-09 onwards will come under the revised eligibility policy which takes into account the MOE Tuition Grant that students had received in their previous programmes.
For information or enquiries concerning tuition fee and tuition grant, please refer to these websites:
Tuition Fee
Tuition Grant
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e) Transfer of Credits
- For change of programme involving programmes with common Year 1 courses, all common Year 1 courses taken previously (passed or failed) will automatically be transferred to the new programme once approval for the change of programme is given.
- For other programmes, a student who wishes to match his courses read to equivalent courses in the new programme must submit an application to the School of the new programme for transer of credits by the 3rd week of the first semester in the new programme. Late requests for transfer of credits will not be considered. The School shall decide which courses (and the respective course type) may be used to satisfy the relevant graduation requirements.
Note: For transfer of course credits within the University, both the academic units and grades (including P, F, S or U grade) of these courses will be counted towards the fulfillment of the degree requirements and used in the computation of the GPA.
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f) Repetition of Courses
Students who have changed programme are not allowed to repeat a course which they have passed in the previous programme.
g) Outcome of Application
You will be informed of the outcome of your application through your NTU email account.
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h) Application Fee
An application fee of $10.70 (inclusive of GST) must accompany your application. Payment can be made through WorldPay, cash or cheque. For cash or cheque, please make your payment at the Office of Finance:
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Location
Level 3 Student Services Centre
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798 |
Cashier's Operating Hours
8.30 a.m. - 4.45 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
8.30 a.m. - 4.15 p.m. (Friday) |
Please submit the receipt to the Office of Academic Services:
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Location
Level 1 Student Services Centre
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798 |
Operating Hours
8.30 a.m. - 5.45 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
8.30 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. (Friday) | |
Application Form
Please click here to proceed with your on-line application for change of programme.
