14, 15, 17 & 23 APRIL 2025
School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies Freshmen Orientation
Welcome to the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies (HMIS)! We’re thrilled to have you with us. Attendance at the HMIS Freshmen Orientation Programme (FOP) is mandatory to help you settle into polytechnic life. The FOP includes Inter – Diploma Bonding Activities, Campus Tour, Insights into Student Academic Matters, and Co-Curricular Activities. Get ready to meet your seniors and your lecturers as you prepare for an enriching journey at HMIS!
Programme Outline
| Dates for orientation | Diploma(s) involved |
|---|---|
| 14th, 15th, 17th and 23rd April 2025 | Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) |
| Tamil Studies with Early Education (TSE) | |
| 14th, 15th, 23rd April 2025 | Arts Business Management (ABM) |
| Chinese Media & Communication (CMC) | |
| Chinese Studies (CHS) | |
| Psychology & Community Development (PCD) |
Programme schedule
| 14 April 2025 | 9am to 6pm | Amazing Race Game, Campus Tour, Think People Segment | NP Convention Centre Level 1, Blk 68 |
| 15 April 2025 | 9am to 6pm | Inter-diploma Bonding Games, CCA Fiesta and Finale Rave | NP Convention Centre Level 2, Blk 68 |
Only for NIEC (ECDE and TSE students)
| 17 April 2025 | 9am to 5pm | Course Briefing, meet your classmates and advisors, Education & Career Guidance (ECG) activities | NP Convention Centre Level 2, Blk 68 |
Invitation to the Parents' Seminar for ECDE and TSE students.
All HMIS diplomas
| 23 April 2025 | 9am to 5pm | Diploma based activities |
What to wear/bring
- Comfortable attire for indoor and outdoor activities
- Water bottle
- Money for food
- Stationery
- Fan & Umbrella
FAQ
You should have received your Director to Freshmen letter in your enrolment package, which has a telegram channel link to join where you will receive information for HMIS FOP2025. Here is the telegram channel link if you have missed it on the Freshmen letter https://t.me/+GLoHxvvMgtk2NDBl.
For urgent FOP25 matters please contact the HMIS FOP 25 Team at HMISFOP2025@np.edu.sg
If you feel unwell during the orientation, please inform your FOP student leader immediately. If you feel unwell before the orientation, please stay at home or visit a doctor.