Yale NUS College

• Summer Housing applications close on 27^th April 2359hrs.
• We are using the same application form as before. – The link has been included at the end of this email.

Summer Housing will be charged at $200 per week.

All previous applications since applications opened on 20^th 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 27^th April 2359hrs.

• To address any potential confusion, we will be sending out an email later today(20/4), to each student who has submitted a summer housing application, so that you can verify your submission. If the information is correct, no further action is required.
• To cancel, please reply to the email and outline your intended departure date.
• If your circumstances have change and you would like to make changes to your application, please submit a new application through the Summer Housing application link below, and we will only consider your most recent submission before 27^th April 2359hrs.

• Applications with substantiated reasons will be approved:
  • Internship in Singapore
  • CIPE Summer Research Programmes
  • NUS Research or Study Modules
  • Border Closures or lack of available flights to return home due to COVID-19
• All other requests will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis.
• The results of your application will be released on 1^st May 2020.

• International students on student passes are required to seek approval from ICA/MOE prior to returning to Singapore. This can be done by dropping the Student Services team an email with your request along with an online travel declaration submission.
• You should only apply for Summer Housing once you have received approval from ICA/MOE for your request. (If the approval is granted past the Summer Housing application deadline, please drop me an email with your individual request)

• Yes, you may live on campus as a Summer Housing resident prior to the start of your internship.
• Do note that prevailing Summer Housing rates will apply in the interim period prior to the start of your internship.

•  Regardless of an extension to Circuit Breaker legislation, all students who remain on campus past the end of semester (11^th May) would need an approved Summer Housing application.
• Students will be charged prevailing Summer Housing rates from 11^th May onwards.
• If you do not have an approved Summer Housing application, you are required to move-out before Noon on the 11^th of May.

Yes, in these extraordinary times, we are allowing graduating students to apply for summer housing.

• Application results will be released on 1st May.
• Allocation details will be released at a later date.

• Yes, you may change them if necessary. Date-change/cancellation fees will be waived.
• Please contact Erfaan (numan@yale-nus.edu.sg) as early as possible to communicate the change.

• Unfortunately, food will not be provided as Sodexo is only contracted to operate during the semester.
• Butteries will not be accessible in light of the current situation.
• UTown foodcourts will remain open throughout the entire duration of the Summer Break.

• As we cannot predict how the Circuit Breaker and COVID-19 situation will pan out, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to choose your suitemates and be reallocated to a different suite.
• Under the likely case that similar levels of government restrictions are in place, there will be no suite movements for the time being other than for students who end up as the only person in their suite.

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.

• No. Any items left in the rooms and suites after checkout will immediately be disposed of by housekeeping staff as per the Code of Student Conduct. Students will also be charged labour and administrative costs in addition to a fine.
• Your room and suite must be left in exact move-in condition. Students who have received fines previously may be subject to a higher fine and potentially a conduct hearing.

• It is the collective responsibility for all residents in the suite to ensure that the suite in left in move-in condition prior to check-out. If it is impossible to ascertain the individual(s) responsible for any violation of the housing guidelines, all suite mates will receive a minimum fine of $50 per person.
• This amount is strictly non-negotiable.

• No. Guests are strictly not allowed to live in your suite over the Summer break.
• You may be subject to a conduct hearing should you be found in breach of this policy.

• All students with an approved summer housing application are to remain in their current rooms and suites pending further details on re-allocations (If any)

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.

Students will apply for December housing through an application form released in late September. Applications will close on 13^th October at 2359 (11.59pm)

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in late October.

Students requiring financial aid will also be interviewed in mid-October to assess their need.

Final room allocations will be released to successful applicants in November.

Cancellations upon approval of your application will incur a $200 penalty fee.

Yes. All students applying to December Housing will be required to provide a valid reason for their stay with attached substantiating documents.

Typical justifications for December housing include:

• Research Programmes
• Internships

Your application form will be rejected if you do not substantiate your need for housing over the winter break.

December Housing will be charged at $200 per week.

Yes. You will be required to stay for the entire duration of the winter break, from the 9 of December 2019 to the 9 of January 2020.

Yes. You will be required to gather your personal belongings from your current room and move to a winter suite where you will be housed with other winter housing residents.

This is to ensure better management of residents’ needs and for the safety and security of everyone living on campus during the break.

No. Card access to your room will be deactivated on your move-out day – 9 December 2019

December Housing will only include accommodation as the dining halls will not be open for students during the winter break.

No. Students must adhere to the strict deadline set out by the Dean of Students Office.

Yes. Once your application has been approved, no changes or cancellations will be allowed.

Cancellations will incur a $200 penalty fee.

Unfortunately, with limited available rooms for December Housing, we will not be able to accommodate all applicants. Decisions on your applications are made after careful consideration of your need and overall situation.

We will not be accepting any appeals.

You may apply to NUS Housing options if needed. Do note that there may be black-out dates at NUS Housing between 9 December 2019 to 9 January 2020. It would be best to approach the respective halls of residence to find out more.

You are encouraged to also explore various short term off-campus options .

Check in to your winter room can only be done on the last day of move-out, on the 9 December from 9am onwards. Check-in to your December Housing room can be done at the Residential College Office between 9am to 12pm or 2pm to 5pm.

You will NOT be allowed to check-in after office hours, or on weekends or public holidays.

No. You will be allocated a room based on operational and administrative requirements. We are only able to cater to medical requirements and gender preferences (single or mixed-gender suites)

Yes. You will be required to get your card reprogrammed at Infra on the 9 December between 9am to 12pm or 2pm to 5pm.

Yes. You will be required to get your card re-programmed at Infra on the 9 December between 9am to 12pm or 2pm to 5pm.

Any items left in the rooms and suites after checkout will immediately be disposed of by housekeeping staff as per the Code of Student Conduct. Students will also be charged labour and administrative costs in addition to a fine.

Your  room and suite must be left in the exact move-in condition. Students who have received fines previously may be subject to a higher fine and potentially a conduct hearing.

It is the collective responsibility for all residents in the suite to ensure that the suite is left in move-in condition prior to check-out. If it is impossible to ascertain the individual(s) responsible for any violation of the housing guidelines, all suite mates will receive a minimum fine of $30 per person.

This amount is strictly non-negotiable.

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.

Financial assistance is determined based on need. If you have need for financial assistance, please email Student Services at studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg. The Student Services and Residential Housing staff will subsequently meet with you to discuss your financial assistance package.