For AY20/21, as travel restrictions are likely to remain through the end of this calendar year, international students will be permitted to live on campus over the winter break (Mon, 7 Dec 2020 – Mon, 11 Jan 2021). Students with a local address in Singapore will be required to live at home over the break, but there will be a Winter housing application process for those with a valid reason to remain in campus housing (e.g., unsafe home environment). All students living on campus will be required to pay the normal vacation housing rate and there will be a process to apply for financial assistance for students on financial aid.
Traveling Home: Students that opt to travel internationally over the winter break will be financially responsible for all associated costs such as mandatory SHN fees and swab tests. Limited financial assistance will be available to help cover these expenses only for students who meet ALL of the following criteria:
1) Did not travel home over the summer.
2) Are on financial aid
3) Suffering from mental health challenges or with a compelling reason necessitating a visit to family (e.g., family member is sick).
Student Services will help students navigate the approval process for re-entry to Singapore, but the College cannot guarantee students will receive approval. Do also take note of the health and safety risks involved in travelling home and returning back to campus.
Students will apply for Winter housing through an application form released on Mon, 2 Nov. The deadline for the form is Sun, 8 Nov (2359hrs).
For those who apply for financial assistance, you will be informed of your disbursement amount prior to the start of Winter Housing. Please contact Student Services (studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg) for additional assistance.
As we understand that plans might change due to extenuating circumstances, please contact Erfaan (erfaan.numan@yale-nus.edu.sg) immediately if you need to cancel your Winter Housing. Cancellations will be considered on a case to case basis.
For housing-related questions, please contact Erfaan (erfaan.numan@yale-nus.edu.sg), the Housing Executive at the Dean of Students Office.
For any financial assistance and billing-related questions, please contact Student Services (studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg).
Usage of facilities: Apart from the dining halls (which will be closed), the remaining facilities will be open but subject to prevailing restrictions as stated in the Student COVID Guidelines for Sem 1 and Student FAQs for Sem 1.
International students (i.e. students without a local address in Singapore) will automatically be eligible for Winter Housing. However, you are still required to submit the application form.
Students with a local address in Singapore will require a valid reason to remain in campus housing (e.g., unsafe home environment). Your application form will be rejected if you do not substantiate your need for housing over the winter break.
No. If you require more time before moving out, please email Erfaan (erfaan.numan@yale-nus.edu.sg). Extensions until 13th Dec are allowed for legitimate reasons.
Winter Housing will be charged at $200 per week. The total cost will therefore be $1000.
When filling up the application, you will be able to indicate whether you require financial aid. After the application deadline, Student Services will assess your financial situation and inform you of the amount of your aid, if any. You can expect to be notified a few weeks after the deadline.
Please contact Student Services (studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg) for more information regarding FA-related queries.
Yes. You will be required to stay for the entire duration of the winter break, from Mon, 7 Dec 2020 to Mon, 11 Jan 2021.
No, you will stay in your current room.
No, you will have to remain in your current room.
Based on the current COVID-19 guidelines, you are free to visit your friends in other suites and RCs throughout the entire Winter Break.
No, the dining halls will not be operating over the Winter Break. If you require financial subsidies for living expenses during the Winter Break, please apply for financial aid when you submit your application.
As we understand that plans might change due to extenuating circumstances, please contact Erfaan (erfaan.numan@yale-nus.edu.sg) immediately if you need to cancel your Winter Housing. Cancellations will be considered on a case to case basis.
No. Guests are strictly not allowed to live in your suite over the winter break.
You may be subject to a conduct hearing should you be found in breach of this policy.
Your final bill (after any financial assistance) will be reflected on the UHMS system 4 – 6 weeks after Winter Housing ends. You can then make payment via the system. For more information, please contact Student Services (studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg).
Due to the large number of students on campus, the Dean of Students Office and CIPE will offer limited, scaled-down programming and student engagement opportunities for all students living on campus over the Winter Break.
Important Note: These FAQs apply for students seeking to live on-campus during the Summer and has been contextualized to the current COVID-19 situation in Singapore.
Each summer, the College offers housing for students staying in Singapore for work or research purposes. On-campus summer housing is a privilege and is not guaranteed to students. The Code of Student Conduct is fully enforceable during the summer period. Failure to adhere to it may result in the immediate termination of a student’s summer housing, among other things.
The Dean of Students Office coordinates summer housing details. Please refer to the information below for details regarding summer housing 2020:
Summer Housing will be charged at $200 per week.
All previous applications since applications opened on 20th March are valid and will be reviewed accordingly. If you have submitted multiple applications due to changing specific circumstances, please note that we will only consider your latest application submitted before 27th April 2359hrs.
Yes, in these extraordinary times, we are allowing graduating students to apply for summer housing.
You might have to move to a different suite if you are the only person in your current suite, or if we need to turnover your suite for incoming students near the start of the semester.
You may only apply for Summer Housing with a minimum 2 week stay.
No. You will only be allowed to check-in and out once throughout the duration of the summer break.
Yes. You will need to reprogram your card at Infra on your semester room move-in day.
Unfortunately, NUS halls/residences may not be able to house students over the summer in light of COVID-19. Please consider off-campus housing in addition to Yale-NUS summer housing (check out the resource compiled by StuGov as linked below).
If you require financial assistance for housing fees, please apply by 27 April 2359hrs. This is a separate form from the summer housing form, (link above), and all previous submissions (even before Circuit Breaker) are still valid.
Please speak to Ms. Carol from Student Services at pillai@yale-nus.edu.sg for discussions on financial assistance options.