NTU Haze Response Guidelines
YOUR CAMPUS. YOUR ENVIRONMENT.
Campus air quality
Live air quality readings and guidance for your outdoor activities.
How’s the air out there?
Select a region to view its readings and guidance.
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Regional readings, not campus measurements. Markers show approximate reporting-region locations.
1-hour PM2.5
NormalFor immediate outdoor activities
24-hour PSI
ModerateRolling 24-hour air quality index · not a forecast
OFFICIAL PERSONAL GUIDE
What does this mean for me?
Guidance for the next hour, based on the selected region’s 1-hour PM2.5 reading.
General guidance for healthy persons.
Read the full MOH haze advisory ↗Check your NTU email for circulars advising on the latest haze response measures.
NTU campus arrangements
Classes & work
Not at present. Classes and work continue on campus. NTU will decide on any change based on the 24-hour PSI forecast and Ministry of Health advisories. Any change will be announced by email from the Office of Health and Safety.
Outdoor activities & events
Outdoor activities will continue unless the 24-hour PSI goes above 200 or national guidance changes. If you are unsure whether your activity or event should proceed, check with the Student Affairs Office (for students) or Office of Health and Safety (for staff).
Sports facilities
Outdoor and non-air-conditioned sports facilities close when the 24-hour PSI is above 200, in line with Sport Singapore guidelines, to support the health and well-being of everyone.
Health, precautions & masks
Clinic & emergency information
Please seek medical attention at the NTU Campus Clinic if you feel unwell, especially if you have breathing difficulties or worsening symptoms.
View NTU Campus Clinic and health-care services
In an emergency, call 995.
Heart or lung conditions, and pregnancy
Avoid or minimise outdoor activity when the 24-hour PSI is above 200. Keep any medication you need with you. Check with your doctor before using an N95 mask. Staff who need work adjustments should speak to their supervisor. Students should contact their school office or course coordinator.
N95 mask distribution for essential employees
NTU will distribute N95 masks to employees whose work keep critical University operations and services running. These include:
- Food and beverage services
- Facilities & housing management
- Security & emergency response service
Student haze shelters
Select a location group to view the rooms and campus map links.
Metis Reading Room, Yunnan Corner & CoLab4Good RoomDaily, 7am to 10pm
Minerva & Athena Reading RoomsMonday to Friday, 7am to 6pm · Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 10pm
Lecture theatresMonday to Friday, 8am to 7pm · Saturday, 8am to 1pm · Closed Sunday
Available only when there are no classes.
| Room | Building | NTU Campus Map Link |
|---|---|---|
| LT 1A | North Spine | View map |
| LT 2A | North Spine | View map |
| LT 3 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 4 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 5 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 6 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 7 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 8 | North Spine | View map |
| LT 19A | North Spine | View map |
| Lee Kong Chian (LKC) Lecture Theatre | South Spine | View map |
| LT 22 | South Spine | View map |
| LT 23 | South Spine | View map |
| LT 24 | South Spine | View map |
| LT 25 | South Spine | View map |
| LT 26 | South Spine | View map |
| LT 27 | South Spine | View map |
Additional learning spaces at The ArcAvailable during teaching weeks
| Room | Building |
|---|---|
| LHN-TR+44 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+45 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+46 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+47 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+48 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+49 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+51 | The Arc |
| LHN-TR+54 | The Arc |
| PDR+01 | The Arc |
| PDR+02 | The Arc |
| PDR+03 | The Arc |
| PDR+04 | The Arc |
| PDR+05 | The Arc |
| PDR+06 | The Arc |
| PDR+07 | The Arc |
| PDR+08 | The Arc |
Frequently asked questions on haze
Will classes or work move online because of the haze?
Not at present. Classes and work continue on campus. NTU will decide on any change based on the 24-hour PSI forecast and Ministry of Health advisories. Any change will be announced by email from the Office of Health and Safety.
Will campus activities and events being held outdoors be cancelled due to the haze?
Outdoor activities will continue unless the 24-hour PSI goes above 200 or national guidance changes. If you are unsure whether your activity or event should proceed, check with the Student Affairs Office (for students) or Office of Health and Safety (for staff).
Why are sports facilities closed when the PSI exceeds 200?
Outdoor and non-air-conditioned sports facilities close when the 24-hour PSI is above 200, in line with Sport Singapore guidelines, to support the health and well-being of everyone.
In view of the haze, will NTU be distributing N95 masks to all Schools, Departments and Centres?
NTU will distribute N95 masks to employees whose work keep critical University operations and services running. These include:
- Food and beverage services
- Facilities & housing management
- Security & emergency response service
What should I do if I feel unwell?
Please seek medical attention at the NTU Campus Clinic if you feel unwell, especially if you have breathing difficulties or worsening symptoms. In an emergency, call 995.
I have a heart or lung condition, or I am pregnant. What should I do?
Avoid or minimise outdoor activity when the 24-hour PSI is above 200. Keep any medication you need with you. Check with your doctor before using an N95 mask. Staff who need work adjustments should speak to their supervisor. Students should contact their school office or course coordinator.
Guidelines & useful links
View the reference guides or use the official resources below.
National guidelines on PSI & PM2.5 levels
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NTU recommended haze management measures
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Please keep an eye out for NTU circulars advising on the latest recommendations on haze response measures.
When to seek medical attention
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View clinic information: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/life-at-ntu/health-and-safety/services/health-care
How to stay updated on haze developments
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1) Download the myENVapp for hourly updates of the 24-hour PSI and PM2.5 readings.
2) For the latest haze information, visit the NEA’s Haze website, Ministry of Health’s Haze page or the NTU Safety & Health website.
3) Read the NTU Circular on Haze and Recommended Guidelines for Haze Response for what to do as the haze develops and how campus operations will be affected.
Official resources
- myENV appHourly updates of 24-hour PSI and PM2.5 readings.
- NEA haze informationLatest national haze information.
- Ministry of Health haze advisoryOfficial health guidance.
- Protect yourself against hazeHealthHub personal precautions.
- Haze guidelines and advisory for workMinistry of Manpower workplace guidance.
- Ministry of Education Haze management measuresMinistry of Education guidance.
- Haze management plan for sport facilities activitiesSport Singapore guidance.
- NTU Safety & HealthUniversity health and safety information.
- NTU Circular on HazeNTU intranet — sign-in may be required.
- NTU recommended guidelines for haze responseNTU intranet — sign-in may be required.
Contact the Office of Health and Safety at ohse@ntu.edu.sg for guidance on haze response and management measures.