Matriculation and Candidature

Matriculation is a formal process where a person registers for study at the University and thus becomes a member of the University student community. All students enrolling in NTU academic programmes that lead to the award of a degree must matriculate with the University before commencing their studies.

A person's status as a matriculated student will cease when he completes his study and is conferred his degree, or if he opts to withdraw from his study, or when his candidature is terminated by the University.

Matriculation carries with it the agreement to abide by University rules and regulations, and codes of conduct. This includes payment of any fees required by the University.

STEP 1: ACCEPT OFFER OF ADMISSION, RETRIEVE MATRICULATION NUMBER & CHANGE NETWORK ACCOUNT PASSWORD

The matriculation number is a unique student identification number which you will use throughout your study at the University.


STEP 2:
 DECLARATION OF CODES AND CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCES (from 1 March 2024 to 10 March 2024)

Declare that you acknowledge the University’s Code of Conduct, NTU Personal Data Privacy Statement and Consent for Students, and IT Rules for User Accounts.


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TEP 3: MATRICULATE ONLINE (from Wed, 13 March 2024 to Sun, 17 March 2024 10.00am to 10.00pm)

You are required to matriculate online to register for study at the University. Following matriculation, you may proceed to apply for courses under the GEM Trailblazer Summer Programme here.

PROCEED TO MATRICULATE

STEP 4: STUDENT MATRICULATION CARD PRINTING AND COLLECTION

The matriculation card identifies you as an NTU student and is used to access campus facilities, book sports equipment or borrow books from the libraries. Your matriculation card is also enabled with NETS Flashpay which means you can use it to make cashless payments at shops within and outside campus.

For more information on matriculation card printing, please click here.

You will be notified via your NTU email account on when to collect your matriculation card in person at   One Stop @ SAC .  You need to login to the  One Stop portal and make an appointment ahead of your visit.  Please bring along your identity card for verification during collection.

​STEP 1: ACCEPT OFFER OF ADMISSION, RETRIEVE MATRICULATION NUMBER & CHANGE NETWORK ACCOUNT PASSWORD

The matriculation number is a unique student identification number which you will use throughout your study at the University.


STEP 2: 
DECLARATION OF CODES AND CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCES

Declare that you acknowledge the University’s Code of Conduct, NTU Personal Data Privacy Statement and Consent for Students, and IT Rules for User Accounts.

For students admitted to the Medicine programme: Please submit your acknowledgement of the screening and vaccination requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Health.


STEP 3: MATRICULATE ONLINE & CHECK CLASS TIMETABLE

For Freshmen Admitting in Semester 1
The matriculation period is from 11 July 2024 (Thursday) to 16 July 2024 (Tuesday) (10.00 am to 10.00 pm daily).

If you obtain your matriculation number from 16 July 2024 onwards, please matriculate two working days after you have created your IT network account.

You can check your class timetable for Semester 1 of Academic Year 2024-25 after matriculation.
You do not have to register courses on your own unless you have received separate instruction from your School. You may proceed to attend classes according to your class timetable.

The class timetable shows the courses and the class groups that have been registered for you based on your recommended curriculum plan and with careful planning to allow for a manageable study load. You are advised to not make any changes to your registered courses and classes. If you would like to make changes to your registered courses and classes, or add more courses, please consult your School’s Registration Advisors first. Visit here for the course registration information and guide.


For Freshmen Admitting in Semester 2
The matriculation period is from 19 Dec 2023 (Tuesday) to 21 Dec 2023 (Thursday) (10.00 am to 10.00 pm daily).


If you obtain your matriculation number from 21 Dec 2023 onwards, please matriculate two working days after you have created your IT network account.

Please contact your School’s Registration Advisor for the school to register the courses for you. You may check and print your class timetable from STARS or your Degree Audit following the courses registration.

The class timetable shows the courses and the class groups that have been registered for you based on your recommended curriculum plan and with careful planning to allow for a manageable study load. You are advised to not make any changes to your registered courses and classes. If you would like to make changes to your registered courses and classes, or add more courses, please consult your School’s Registration Advisors first. Visit here for the course registration information and guide.


STEP 4: 
STUDENT MATRICULATION CARD PRINTING AND COLLECTION

The matriculation card identifies you as an NTU student and is used to access campus facilities, book sports equipment or borrow books from the libraries. Your matriculation card is also enabled with NETS Flashpay which means you can use it to make cashless payments at shops within and outside campus.

For Freshmen Admitting in Semester 1
For more information on matriculation card printing and collection, please click here. 

For Freshmen admitting in Semester 2
You will be notified via your NTU email account on the procedure to collect your matriculation card.

Students are responsible for keeping their personal particulars updated in the University's records in a timely manner, and to update their particulars whenever there are changes. The University will not be accountable for delayed or lost correspondence due to incorrect or outdated students' addresses or contacts. NTU students can access the Student Intranet for the procedures.

Applicants or freshmen who have yet to matriculate are to notify the Office of Admissions of changes in their particulars at [email protected] (local qualifications) or [email protected] (international qualifications).

 

Existing students may apply to change their programme within NTU during the application period prior to the start of each semester. The outcome is subject to the approval of the School(s) of both the current and new programme. NTU students can access Student Intranet for details.

For freshmen, they may enquire and apply directly with the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or [email protected] by Teaching Week 2 of their first semester.

Short-term leave during the Semester

You must submit your medical certificates or apply for short-term leave of absence with your School if you cannot attend classes on the following occasions:

  • On days when there are laboratory sessions.
  • On days when quizzes or tests are conducted during classes.
  • On any occasion during the professional internship - students must submit leave application or medical certificate via the online internship system, InPlace at https://inplace.ntu.edu.sg.
  • On any other occasions that tutor(s) or lecturer(s) deemed as compulsory for students' attendance.

NTU students can access Student Intranet for details and application for short-term leave during the semester.

Leave of Absence for an Entire Semester

Any student who seeks a leave of absence from any programme of study for an entire semester shall submit an application to the University stating the reasons and the period for which such leave is required.            

A student who is not granted leave of absence but is absent for any period shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the University and shall have no automatic right of re-admission to the University.

Freshmen are not allowed to take LOA in their first semester of studies, except arising from extenuating circumstances (ie. medical reasons). For such cases, please submit your LOA application to the School for review.

Students who apply for leave of absence after the second teaching week of the semester will be liable to pay the fees for the entire semester.

NTU students can access Student Intranet for details and application for leave of absence for an entire semester.

Students are advised to consult their academic mentor in School before making an application for withdrawal from the University.  For students who may be experiencing emotional or psychological issues, and would like to receive professional counselling, they may contact the University Wellbeing Centre

Students who apply for withdrawal from the University after the second teaching week of the semester will be liable to pay the tuition fees for the entire semester.

NTU students can access Student Intranet for further details.

Students who have not matriculated and do not wish to enrol in NTU may notify the Office of Admissions in writing at [email protected] (Local Qualifications) or [email protected] (International Qualifications).

Procedures for New Graduate Students Admitting in Trimester 3 of Academic Year 2023-2024

 1. Please perform the following actions before matriculation:
 i)Accept Offer of Admission
 ii)Declaration of Codes of Conduct and Compliances
 iii)Note Matriculation Number and Verify Name
 iv)

Select username for network account and change password.  Refer to the procedures here and proceed to change your password.

  If you encounter issues, please contact IT Service Desk at 6790 4357 or via the form. 
The network account is activated 1 working day after you accept your offer online


Important Note:

Check that your name (including its sequence) matches the one printed on your NRIC/ passport. Your name displayed in the online acceptance page will be used to print your student card and academic transcript, and in official documents/correspondences by the University. Should there be any discrepancy in your name, please notify the University within 2 working days after your acceptance and provide your matriculation number and the supporting documents.

If there are any subsequent amendments to your name after your card is printed, you will need to apply for a replacement student card with a fee of $30.00 plus prevailing GST via Student Intranet > Student Services > Academic Services > Matriculation and Candidature > Replacement of Matric Cards.

2. Matriculate Online

The online matriculation portal will be open during the following period: 

Students Admitting Matriculation Period
Trimester 3 of AY2023-2414 to 15 February 2024 (10am to 10pm)

If you obtain your matriculation number after the matriculation period for your respective programme, please matriculate one working day after you have selected your network account.

Please click here to perform the Matriculation online.

3. Access to Online Student Services

Matriculated students will be able to access online administrative and transactional services by the timeline indicated below:

Admission TermTimeline
Trimester 3 of AY2023-24

24 February 2024
For International students:
By 24 February 2024, or 7 workdays after the approval of student pass (whichever is later)


4. Collect Matric Card 

The matriculation card identifies you as an NTU student and is used to access campus facilities, book sports equipment or borrow books from the libraries. Your matriculation card is also enabled with NETS Flashpay which means you can use it to make cashless payments at shops within and outside campus.

For more information on matriculation card printing and collection, please click here.

5. Full-term Leave in the First Term of Study

New students are not allowed to take full-term leave in the first semester/trimester of enrolment, unless for exceptional reasons due to unforeseen circumstances such as serious medical condition. Students should not enrol if they are not able to commence their studies immediately in the first term.  Please approach the School for assistance if necessary. 

 

Students who apply for full-term leave after Teaching Week 2 of the semester/trimester will be liable for tuition fees and miscellaneous fees for that entire semester/trimester.