DEPARTING INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS AY 2009-2010, SEMESTER 1 – END OF SEMESTER NOTICE

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1. Extension of Student Pass

   If you intend to undertake an internship in Singapore during the vacation period, please ensure that you hold a valid Student Pass. Otherwise, please extend your Student Pass by taking the following steps:

   Step 1		Submit the following documents to the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law (c/o Ms Rahima Hussain, Federal Office): An email or original letter from your home university granting approval for - an extension of your period of exchange; and - your internship at an external organisation (outside NUS), stating the period of your internship An email or original letter from the external organisation, confirming that you have been accepted for an internship, stating the period of your internship (not employment). A completed CAP (Changes to Academic/Personal Particulars) Form; available at https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ng/NGSCapformms.pdf A completed Application for Extension of Student Pass Form; available at https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/info/Extension_of_Student_Pass.pdf
   Step 2		The Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law, will endorse the CAP Form and submit it with all other documents on your behalf to the Registrar’s Office (RO).
   Step 3		Update the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) via SOLAR (Students Pass On- Line Application and Registration) of your new extended dates when you receive an email from RO to prompt you to do so.
   Step 4		RO will email to you to collect your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter when it is ready. With the IPA, proceed to the ICA on your own to extend your Students Pass. Please note that a fee is payable and ICA will inform you of the amount.
   Step 5		Pay your Medical Insurance (GMIS) for the extended period at the Student Services Centre (please remember to keep payment receipt) at one of the following venues: Yusof Ishak House, Level 1, Kent Ridge Campus; or Bukit Timah Management Office, Blk B, Level 2, Bukit Timah Campus

   The entire process may take about 3 - 4 weeks. It is thus advisable to start the application well before the end of the semester. At the same time, please work out other relevant matters such as housing etc.

   Please note that it is not necessary to apply for a Training Work Permit, if you have a valid Student Pass. This is because you will only receive an allowance during your internship period. The allowance is not considered a paid salary for employment in Singapore.

   If you are leaving Singapore before the expiry date of your student pass, please return your student pass at the immigration checkpoint at the airport.

2. Vacation Internship

   To explore opportunities for an internship, navigate the following links:

   Faculty of Law
   http://law.nus.edu.sg/current/attachment_internships.htm

   Law Society of Singapore Law Firms Directory
   http://www.lawsociety.org.sg/ (Click on Directory on the left menu)

3. Examination Matters

   Examination-related information is available at
   https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/student/exam/student.htm

   • Important Deadlines for Semester 1 Examinations
   • Examination Schedule with Venues
   • Instructions to Examination Candidates & Examination Rules ^Important
   • Location of Examination Venues
   • Online System for Checking of Seat Number in the Examination Hall
   • Dates of Release of Examination Results
   • Form for Request for Special Consideration
   • Form for Application for Review of Examination Results

   For queries on the above matters, please contact: examinations@nus.edu.sg

   For more information on examinations administered by the Faculty of Law (eg. examination venues, seating arrangements etc), please refer to:
   http://law.nus.edu.sg/current/LLB/assessment_exams.htm

4. Online Retrieval of Examination Results

   Examination results will be released on 22 December 2009. The results can be viewed and retrieved online (using your NUS USERID and PIN NUMBER) at: https://integral.nus.edu.sg/xi/ngExamResult.homepage

   For non-graduating exchange students, two copies of your transcript will be forwarded to the exchange coordinator of your home university as soon as the copies are available.

   For non-graduating non-exchange students, you will receive one copy of your transcript at your mailing address provided to NUS.

   More information is available at:
   http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/NG-current.html#transcript

5. Online Retrieval of Pin Number

   If you have misplaced your pin number, you may retrieve it online from:
   https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/pinRetrieval/login.jsp

6. Return of Mail Box Keys

   Please remember to return your mail box key to Ms Rohanah Mohamed at the Student Counter, (Blk B, Level 2, Bukit Timah Campus) before you depart from Singapore. You must clear your mailbox before you return the key and indicate the mailbox key number on the key.

   If you are unable to return it personally, you can return it by post to;
   
   Student Counter: Faculty of Law
   National University of Singapore
   Eu Tong Sen Building,
   469G Bukit Timah Road,
   Singapore 259776

7. Return of Library Books

   Please return all library books before you leave Singapore.

8. Law Alumni

   Having been part of the student community at the Faculty of Law, NUS, we regard you as our law alumni.

   Remember to update your contact details at http://law.nus.edu.sg/alumni/update_particulars.asp and do stay in touch!

Updated on 22 October 2009