SMU First-Year Transition Programme
The Student Success Centre (SSC) has designed a three-week programme in July 2024, to provide you with the support and resources you need for a smooth academic transition to SMU.
This three-week programme includes:
- Head Start: UniReady and Get READy, Write Now! (1-2 July & 4-5 July)
- Write Ahead (8-12 July)
- Quant Skills for Management (15-19 July)
Head Start
UniReady (2 days)
Gain invaluable insights into academic success by learning how to:
- Cultivate effective learning mindsets and study techniques.
- Navigate SMU’s learning platforms with ease.
- Hone your research skills and complete LIB001 Library Research Skills ahead of schedule.
- Interact with alumni and seniors who have gone through the same journey.
- Provide you access to a peer support network.
Get READy, Write Now! (2 days)
To succeed in your first year, you will need to be able to read critically and write effectively. This is especially true in your Core Curriculum modules such as Writing and Reasoning, and Big Questions. Join us for this workshop and learn how to:
- Formulate a Clear Position
- Evaluate Secondary Sources
- Create Coherent Written Pieces
- Use Appropriate Referencing Style
Check out what our past students have to say about the workshop -
https://smu.sg/GetREADyWriteNow
Write Ahead
Write Ahead is a one-week writing module created specifically for freshmen of Elevate@SMU. This immersive experience is dedicated to honing writing proficiency and fostering effective communication in academic and professional contexts.
Throughout the week-long course, participants will engage in activities and discussions that will help them learn to adapt their writing to diverse contexts and audiences. From understanding the precise purposes, and choosing the appropriate structures, to crafting clear, concise, and coherent compositions, the module is crafted to empower learners with essential writing tools for success at SMU.
The supportive learning environment, personalized guidance, and hands-on activities will enable learners to explore the nuances of effective communication, and embrace the art of conveying ideas with clarity and impact.
Quant Skills for Management
This course is structured to impart essential quantitative skills for management, covering algebra, calculus, and statistics in one week. It provides an accelerated learning experience to enhance your ability to solve equations, comprehend functions, and analyze data; with a particular emphasis on practical applications in Excel and Python to help you grasp basic concepts and perform simple calculations while connecting them to real-world scenarios.
LKCSB Instructor: Professor Liu Peng
Note: Students of Elevate@SMU are to attend Freshmen Orientation Run 3.
To start off, once matriculated, please provide us with your details.