SCHOOL OF INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
12-14 APRIL 2023
On behalf of the School of Infocomm Technology (ICT), we would like to extend a warm welcome to you!
We have put together a three-day orientation programme (12, 13 and 14 April 2023) to get you started on your exciting journey in Ngee Ann Polytechnic
(NP). This programme is compulsory for all ICT Freshmen.
Day 1 will be held Online on 12 Apr 2023, followed by Day 2 and 3, on 13 and 14 Apr 2023, which will be face to face sessions held on NP campus grounds.
For Days 2 and 3, please report punctually to NP ICT campus (Blocks 27 and 31) at 9:00am. Your classroom location will be given to you during Day 1’s Online Orientation.
Lunch will be provided. You are required to fill in the consent form (https://for.edu.sg/npictfop2023consent) in order to participate in the activities.
| DATE | TIME | PROGRAMME | ATTIRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr, Wed (Online) | 2pm to 6pm |
| Wear something presentable as you will be turning on your cameras to interact during games |
| 13 Apr, Thu & 14 Apr, Fri (F2F, NP Campus) | 9am to 6pm |
| Comfortable wear (e.g: t-shirt/ berms / jeans) Note: No slippers for footwear. |
Introduction
The FOP is specifically designed to help you ease into the life of a NP ICT student, get to know your courses, staff mentors, and make new friends. This is the start of your learning journey to become an IT or Creative Professional!
If you have any queries regarding the Orientation programme, please contact Mr. Joey Chew at: joey_chew@np.edu.sg.
What to Wear/Bring:
- Comfortable wear for indoor and outdoors activities (sport/covered shoes, jeans/pants)
- Water bottle
- NRIC for collection of T-shirt
Important Notes on Notebook Computer Purchase
If you have not yet already purchased a notebook computer, we encourage you to do so from NP authorised vendors. Due to the intensive nature of hands-on coursework, it is highly recommended that your notebook should meet NP's minimum specifications to help you through your course of study.
All students from Common ICT Programme (CICTP), Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF), Data Science (DS), Information Technology (IT) except those enrolled in the Diploma in Immersive Media (IM) are required to own Windows notebooks.
- For IM students, you may own Apple MacBooks or Windows notebooks with dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU).
- For CICTP students, you are required to own Windows notebooks with GPU.
- For DS students, Windows notebooks with GPU is encouraged.
Please visit the following website for more information: www2.np.edu.sg/notebook/Pages/default.aspx
For other course information, please refer to the contact details listed below.
| CONTACT PERSON | TELEPHONE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen Orientation Programme | Mr Joey Chew | 6460 6874 | Joey_CHEW@np.edu.sg |
| General Enquiries | Ms Siti Nur Shahidah Binte Hashim | 6460 6838 | Siti_Nur_Shahidah_HASHIM@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Information Technology (IT) | Mr Willey Tang | 6460 6729 | Willey_TANG@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Data Science (DS) | Mr Low Wee San | 6460 6331 | LOW_Wee_San@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF) | Dr Divyan Konidala | 6460 6824 | Divyan_KONIDALA@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Immersive Media (IM) | Mr Melvin Tan | 6460 8254 | Melvin_TAN@np.edu.sg |
| Common ICT Program (CICTP) | Dr Oon Wee Chong | 6460 6854 | OON_Wee_Chong@np.edu.sg |
| Computer Notebook Matters | Mr John Lim | 6460 8012 | John_LIM@np.edu.sg |
| Mr Jesmond Khoo | 6460 6832 | Jesmond_KHOO@np.edu.sg |
