APARTMENTS, ROOMS & FACILITIES

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Apartment & Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette

  • Microwave

  • Fridges

  • Dining area

  • Common Toilet &
    Shower Rooms

  • Twin Rooms

  • Single Rooms

  • Study Desk

  • Built-in Wardrobe

  • Air-conditioning

  • Ceiling fan

There is no lift access to the apartments, but all ground floor apartments are wheel-chair accessible. As part of independent living, residents will have to do their own housekeeping in the apartments and no bedlinens, kitchen utensils or bathroom amenities are provided. Meals can be prepared within the apartments. There is no curfew for residents, but visitor hours end before 12 midnight.

Facilities

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    THE HUB

    A versatile 20-seater open hall with three 5-seater meeting rooms equipped with TV projection capabilities and dedicated internet connection.

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    THE DINING HALL

    Hang out with fellow residents over meals or study sessions. There is easy access to a pantry, and it accommodates up to 90 people where events are often organised here.

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    CHILL-OUT SPACE

    Residents who need to take some time to refresh or play games can head to the Chill-Out Space for much needed self-care.

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    PSR CLASSROOM

    A classroom with state-of-the-art equipment. Come watch movies, practice your group presentations, or study in a quiet space right here.

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    BASKETBALL COURT

    Exercising the mind must be buttressed by the exercise of the body. Beside the usual game of basketball, residents also use the court for other sports such as Captain’s Ball and HIIT sessions.

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    ROOFTOP DECK

    Spend a few hours in the evening enjoying the fresh air at the rooftop of The Hub while soaking in the view of the city landscape.

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    LAUNDROMAT

    Conveniently located within the residences and just a few steps away from your apartment.

Note to Applicants

  • Submission of application does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
  • To reflect the diversity in our student population, students of various ages and cultural backgrounds will be roomed in a shared apartment unit. The allocation of rooms is at the discretion of the University and subject to the disposition and needs of applicants.
  • We aim to inform all applicants of their results by the end of July. However, because vacancies may arise after July, your application may be put on a waitlist, in which case you might not hear definitively from us until after July. However, being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee an eventual offer of accommodation. If you do not wish to be considered after July, please inform us by emailing psr-ug@smu.edu.sg and we will remove your application from the waitlist.
  • Successful applicants shall remain in residence for the period specified in the agreement upon acceptance of the accommodation that has been assigned to him/her. No early termination of agreement is allowed except during unforeseeable circumstances (such as withdrawal of course from SMU).
  • Unsuccessful applicants will be informed of their application status and placed on the waiting list. However, being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
  • As part of independent living, residents will have to do their own housekeeping in the apartments and no bed linens, kitchen utensils or bathroom amenities are provided. 
  • Meals can be prepared within the apartments or in the dining hall. 
  • There is no curfew for residents, but visitor hours end before 12 midnight.

Payment Matters

Advance Payment

  • Successful applicants are required to pay in advance a portion of Residence Fees (S$1,611.05 for Small Single Room, S$1,708.05 for Large Single Room or S$1,457.05 for Twin-Sharing Room) upon acceptance of the accommodation offer. The advance payment will be used to offset partial room rental, utility charges, room deposit and registration fee.
  • The mode of payment is via Telegraphic/Bank Transfer only.
  • We aim to inform all applicants of their results by the end of July. However, because vacancies may arise after July, your application may be put on a waitlist, in which case you might not hear definitively from us until after July. However, being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee an eventual offer of accommodation. If you do not wish to be considered after July, please inform us by emailing psr@smu.edu.sg and we will remove your application from the waitlist.
  • To successfully reserve your accommodation, a copy of the completed transaction slip or payment acknowledgment from the bank should be emailed to the Housing Office by the due date stated in the Letter of Offer.

Remaining Residence Fees

  • For the Remaining Residence Fees, the payment for Aug-Dec stay shall be made in mid-August, while payment for Jan-Apr/Jun stay of the following year shall be made in mid-December of the preceding year. Residents will receive an email from the Housing Office per semester for the balance amount and the deadline for payment.
  • Upon receiving the email from the Housing Office to make payment for the remaining residence fees, residents receiving any PSR Grants are advised to wait for three (3) working days for the College of Integrative Studies to disburse the grants to discount their residence fees before making payment.
  • Payment can be made at the Student Services Hub located at 70 Stamford Road #B1-36 (opposite Booklink), from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), 10am to 5pm.
  • Payment can be made by:
    • Cheque - All cheques should be crossed and made payable to “SMU” and in Singapore dollars only. Please indicate clearly your full name, matriculation number (NRIC/SMU/Campus ID Number) and contact number on the back of the cheque. Please allow three (3) working days for Office of Finance to update your cheque payment into your OASIS account
    • NETs or Credit/Debit card in person