New Students - FAQs 

General questions

 
Q1: Can I apply for a single room?
A: No, because single rooms are limited in supply and open to senior undergraduates only.
 
Q2: Can I apply with an NTU/NIE freshman as a roommate?
A: Yes. Each individual must submit an application which indicates the other as a roommate.
 
Q3: Can I apply with NTU/NIE senior students as roommates?
A: Yes, on condition both individuals are siblings (strictly brothers or sisters) and he/she secures a place in the first round of assignments for seniors. Each individual must submit an application clearly indicating the other as a roommate.
 
Q4: Do I have a choice of hall or room?
A: No. Hall and room assignments are made randomly by computer.
 
Q5: What are the rental rates for all the halls?
A:

Take a look at our Summary of Rates.

 
Q6: When do I need to pay the hall application fee?
A: Application fees must be paid by the stipulated closing dates for your category of application. Your application is valid and will only be processed after the application fee is paid.
 
Q7: What are the payment modes for the application fee?
A: Payment can be made in cash, by NETS or cheque to the cashier, Student Services Centre, Level 3 or by cheque mailed in.
 
Q8: What are the payment modes for the acceptance fee?
A: Payment can be made in cash, by NETS or cheque to the cashier, Student Services Centre, Level 3 or by cheque mailed in.
 
Q9: If I have checked in to the hall, may I withdraw?
A: Yes, you may, but you will lose your acceptance fee which is not refundable.
 
Q10: What if I decide to stay in a hall later in the year?
A: We will invite applications later in the year when there are vacancies. Please check for notices on SAO notice boards and at the online 'public folders/notice board (students)' and notice board '(for official matters only)' notice boards.

Questions relating to online applications (NTU New Students)

 
Q11: Can I make changes to the information in my online application after submission?
A: Changes can be made before the closing date for your category of application. You will need your hall application reference number to do so.
 
Q12: How can I check on the status of my online application?
A: You can do so online with your hall application reference number.
 
Q13: How do I accept the offer online?
A: Simply by clicking on the 'Accept' button.
 
Q14: How will I know if my online application has been submitted successfully?
A: An acknowledgement page with a hall application reference number will be generated at the end of the process.
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