Embrace The Excitement

NBS Welcome Day & Freshmen Rave, a highly anticipated annual event, is back at NBS.

NBS Welcome Day is one of the biggest highlights for our incoming freshmen -planned by students, for students, to give you the best possible start to university life. Beyond all the fun and excitement, it’s also a great chance to meet new people, make friends and get a feel of the vibrant NBS community. Come join us for a day packed with activities, good vibes and memorable moments as we kickstart this exciting new chapter together.

*Note: Your respective group leaders will contact and provide you with more information upon registration.

In Conversation With...

Prof Jun Yang

Dean, College of Business (Nanyang Business School)

Assoc Prof Angie Low

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education) Division of Banking and Finance College of Business (Nanyang Business School)

Assoc Prof Elison Lim Ai Ching

Associate Dean (Marketing and Student Life) Division of Marketing College of Business (Nanyang Business School)

Freshmen Orientation Programmes

Pick your vibe - Rush, Inflammaré, ColourSplash, Zenith or NBSFOP - and dive into Orientation! Meet new friends and build epic memories.

Connect, bond and establish lifelong friendships that will provide support throughout your NBS adventure. You’ll also get to connect with seniors and alumni who’ve been through it all and are always ready to share advice, stories, and insider tips to help you settle into NBS life. Let the NBS adventure begin!

FAQ

NBS Orientation is your first official welcome into the NBS community! It’s a chance to make friends, meet seniors, learn more about student life, and kickstart your university journey through exciting activities, games, and bonding sessions.

NBS Orientation runs from 3–6 August - that’s 4 days of chaos, fun, memories, and probably losing your voice from cheering 👀

Here’s the breakdown:

📍 3 August — NBS Welcome Day & Freshmen Rave

Your very first taste of NBS life starts here! Meet your seniors, fellow freshmen, and get introduced to the people who’ll be part of your journey - including the Dean, faculty members and programme team.

Expect:

Icebreakers & performances
Student life showcases
Meeting your Orientation group
Lots of photo-taking moments
And of course… our iconic NBS evening rave tradition 🎉✨

🔥 4–6 August — Camp Days

From here on, it’s all about you and your respective Orientation camp communities. Get ready for:

House bonding
Camp games & challenges
Night activities
Cheers and dance battles
Making new friends
Core university memories you’ll probably still talk about years later 👀

Sleep schedule may disappear temporarily, but the memories will last forever.

Yes, attendance is compulsory, Orientation helps you settle into university life more comfortably and gives you a head start in building friendships and connections.

Definitely. Orientation isn’t just about being loud or extroverted — it’s about finding your people, trying new experiences, and easing into university life at your own pace. Most freshmen come in not knowing many people too. Orientation is designed to help everyone feel welcomed and included — your OGLs will guide you along the way.

Nope! Both local and international students are welcome to join. Orientation is a great way for everyone to settle into NBS and Singapore student life together.

Come in comfortable attire suitable for activities and movement. Some segments may involve games and outdoor activities, so we recommend:

Comfortable clothes
Covered shoes/slippers depending on activity
Extra change of clothes (if needed)

Specific dress codes for certain days will be shared by your Orientation Group Leaders (OGLs).

We recommend bringing:

Water bottle
Portable charger
Umbrella
Personal medication (if any)
Extra clothes/towel for activity days
Positive vibes ✨

Meals and refreshments may be provided for selected segments. More details will be shared closer to the event date.

Don’t panic just yet 👀

If you still can’t find any Orientation updates, simply reach out to our Chair of Chairs (COC);

Angelica Chiw
Email: achiw001@e.ntu.edu.sg /
abc-coc@e.ntu.edu.sg
Contact: @chiwyourfud

We’ll be happy to assist you!

NBS Orientation 2026

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