Freshmen Orientation Programme 2026
School of InfoComm Technology
16 - 17 April
Welcome to Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) - School of InfoComm Technology (ICT) and our family of ICTians!
We understand that entering a new phase in your student life can be both thrilling and a little unnerving. To ease you into life at ICT, we have specially tailored a 2-day program for you to know your courses, staff mentors and make friends.
Please attend your compulsory ICT Freshmen Orientation Programme 2026 which will be conducted face-to-face within NP campus on 16 Apr 2026 (Thu) and 17 Apr 2026 (Fri).
During the orientation, you will become acquainted with the campus, meet fellow freshmen and staff advisors, and receive essential academic information. Attendance is mandatory, as important details will be shared.
- All students from Common ICT Programme (CICTP), Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF), Applied AI & Analytics (AAA) and Computing with Law (CLW), are required to own a Windows notebook with dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with at least 8GB VRAM, a minimum of 16GB RAM (recommended 32GB), HDMI I/O Port and 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) or above.
- For CLW students, you are recommended to have a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card.
- All students from Information Technology (IT) are required to own a Windows notebook with an integrated GPU with at least 4GB VRAM, a minimum of 16GB RAM, HDMI I/O Port and 512GB of SSD or above.
- For IT students aiming for IM specialisation, the recommendation is for the notebook to have a dedicated GPU with at least 4 GB VRAM.
Programme schedule
| DATE | TIME | DETAILS | ATTIRE AND ESSENTIALS | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2026 | 9am - 6pm | To be shared nearer to the orientation dates. | Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing, jeans or long pants, with covered shoes. Preferred top colours will be shared with you via MS Teams and/or Telegram closer to the event date. What to bring: Water Bottle, Small Bag | Block 20 Sports Hall |
| 17 April 2026 | 9am - 6.30pm | To be shared nearer to the orientation dates. | Attire: ICT T-shirt, jeans or long pants, with covered shoes What to bring: Water Bottle, Small Bag | "Home" Classrooms. Info will be in MS Teams and/or Telegram closer to the event date. |
POC for FOP
(eg. Who to contact for more info or if freshies did not receive FOP info)
| CONTACT PERSON | TELEPHONE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen Orientation Programme | Mr Joey Chew | 6460 6874 | joey_CHEW@np.edu.sg |
| Ms Chelsi Pang | 6460 6869 | chelsi_PANG@np.edu.sg | |
| General Enquiries | ICT Admin Office | 6797 8869 | contact_ict@np.edu.sg |
| Common ICT Program (CICTP) | Mr Malcolm Yam | 6460 7961 | Malcolm_YAM@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Information Technology (IT) | Mr Wesley Teo | 6460 7237 | Wesley_WQ_TEO@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics (AAA) | Mr Low Wee San | 6460 6331 | LOW_Wee_San@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF) | Mr Eugene Liew | 6460 8256 | LIEW_Yoon_Hin@np.edu.sg |
| Diploma in Computing with Law (CLW) | Ms Lee Ching Yun | 6460 8228 | LEE_Ching_Yun@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 |
What to wear/bring
- Comfortable attire for indoor and outdoor activities (t-shirt and long pants with covered shoes)
- Change of clothes for end of day (optional)
- Water bottle
- Money for snacks
- Small bag
FAQ
If you feel unwell during orientation, please inform your ICT Orientation Group Leader(s) immediately and they will assist you from there. We will allow you to leave the orientation after informing your guardian or parent. Your Academic Class Advisor will be informed to follow up with you.
Yes, it is compulsory to attend as this programme will introduce you to not just the campus of NP, but also your fellow classmates and academic class advisor.
Not to worry, you may contact our ICT admin via email (contact_ict@np.edu.sg) or phone (6797 8869) for more details, should you have any further enquiries.
Not to worry, you may contact our ICT admin via email (contact_ict@np.edu.sg) or phone (6797 8869) for more details, should you have any further enquiries.