Winter Break information
Policy Changes Pushed By StuGov
FAQs
Where can I find info regarding Winter Housing?
Please refer to the official Winter Housing FAQ by DOS here.
I am worried about food over the winter break. What are my options?
Financial assistance is available for living expenses over Winter and will be awarded based on students’ financial aid status. When applying for Winter Housing, indicate in the form that you require financial assistance for food. The butteries will also be available for personal cooking.
Can I organise events during Winter?
Yes! Student organisations and groups will be able to organise events over the Winter break for internationals and locals to participate in. Student organisation funds can be used during Winter. Additionally, groups can apply for Community Initiative Funding should they require more funds.
StuGov will be coordinating the scheduling of such events during Winter, to prevent overlaps and provide for a meaningful and vibrant Winter experience for students on campus. Do keep a look out for upcoming publicity on this!
P.S. Students not residing on campus will not be allowed to enter suites.
What is StuOrg Travel Funding and why is it being used for SHN financial assistance?
StuOrg Travel Funding is typically used to fund overseas learning experiences for Student Organisations (e.g. conferences, competitions). This academic year, the funding cannot be used as the College is not allowing travel for such events. The funds would thus go to “waste” as it would return to the endowment.
Thus, StuGov pushed for the funds to be redirected towards providing SHN financial assistance for students who remained on campus throughout semester and would like to go home for Winter and return back for the next semester. After DOS agreed to this proposal on 1 Oct 2020, an overwhelming majority of StuGov members gave their blessing for the funds to be redirected (as the funding is technically under StuGov’s budget).
I am currently on the waiver and will be flying back to Singapore for Sem 2. Will the College cover the costs of SHN/swab test?
Yes, the college will fully reimburse the costs of SHN and swab test, as long as you had left Singapore before May 29. Do wait out for more information from Student Services that is expected to be sent out on Fri, 19 Oct.
I am currently on the waiver and will be flying back to Singapore for Sem 2. Will I be able to move back to my original suite?
If you were originally allocated a room for Sem 1 and the room is still vacant, you will be allocated to the same room. If the room is no longer vacant / you did not originally have a room, DOS will reach out to you asking for your housing preferences. You will be allowed to 1) choose a suite that has vacancies or 2) submit living preferences and be allocated a room via MatchMe.
I am currently on the waiver and will be flying back to Singapore for Sem 2. Will I be able to move back to campus earlier?
Yes, students returning back to campus will be able to move in earlier (may not need to pay extra if it’s a couple of days earlier). You will be contacted soon regarding the timeline and instructions for returning back to campus.
I am thinking about flying home for Winter and then returning back to Singapore for Sem 2. Will the College cover the costs of SHN/swab test?
The college will provide limited financial assistance if you meet certain criteria (more info here). The amount of financial assistance will be based on your current financial aid status. Do wait out for more information that is expected to be sent out on Fri, 16 Oct.
Will I be able to serve my SHN at Yale-NUS?
Students cannot explicitly choose to serve their SHN at Yale-NUS, as the location is assigned by MOE.
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Need Help?
Resources
[DOS Update 9 Oct 2020] Winter Housing, Sem 2 and Campus Renovations
Oct Town Hall Minutes (includes various questions regarding Winter, returning back to campus and Sem 2)
Contact College Staff
Housing Questions: housing@yale-nus.edu.sg
Financial Assistance / Billing Questions: Student Services (studenthelp@yale-nus.edu.sg), DOS
General Enquiries: Dean of Students Office (deanofstudents@yale-nus.edu.sg)
Contact Student Government
Speak to the Senate Form (more info here): http://tiny.cc/speaktothesenate
Send us an Email: studentgovernment@u.yale-nus.edu.sg