Getting Ready for Orientation 

The health and safety of our students is a top priority for NTU. Our core mission is to create the best possible orientation experience and get you ready for a fulfilling learning journey here at NTU. We are excited and cannot wait to welcome you into the NTU family.

We encourage you to participate in as many orientation activities as possible to get a taste of life at NTU. The information below will help you prepare to take part in the orientation activities so that you are ready to begin your journey as part of OneNTU.

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Activate Your Computer Accounts

Make sure you have activated your NTU network account and Office 365 EDU account. You will need your Office 365 EDU account to sign into Microsoft Teams, where you can chat, meet and interact with other freshmen, senior students or even your professors online during the orientation.

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Access Your NTU Mailbox

All NTU official emails, including information pertaining to orientation will be sent to your Office 365 EDU mailbox (e.g. [email protected]). Ensure that you check your mailbox regularly.

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Register For The Orientation Programmes

Browse through the exciting orientation programmes lined up for you. Sign up for your respective school/programme orientation, and select one of the club orientations that may be of interest to you. If you are staying in a hall, take part in the hall orientation where you will find valuable information for navigating life on campus. (Tip: Download the NTU Omnibus App from App Store or Google Play Store to easily access orientation information, anytime and anywhere.)

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Set Up Microsoft Teams And Other Tools Prior To Orientation

Microsoft Teams will be used as the primary communication platform throughout the orientation. Please refer to this eGuide for how you can setup and use Teams on your computer and mobile devices, including staying engaged for the specific orientation that you have registered for. If you have questions about setting up the tools, please contact our IT Service Desk.

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Get Reliable Internet Access For Live Online Sessions

During the orientation, you will be attending a number of live online sessions hosted using video conferencing platforms from Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom. For an enjoyable online experience, ensure you have reliable Internet access and connect to the Internet using LAN where possible. If you need help with Internet access, please contact your School for more information.

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Be Mindful Of The Code Of Conduct

The university and student leaders believe that orientation should be inclusive and welcoming for every student, and we take a serious view of students who engage in ragging or bullying. Please review our Community Standards and help create a caring environment for all.

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Alright, You Are All Set For The NTU Orientation Experience

On the day of your orientation programme, please make sure you are signed into Microsoft Teams. All the orientation activities and resources will be communicated via Teams. Once again, welcome to our Freshmen Orientation 2023.