Welcome to FASS!
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) of the National University of Singapore!
Established in 1929, the Faculty has a long-standing tradition of providing a rich and fulfilling educational experience for every generation of students led by award-winning educators who bring their research expertise into the classroom. One of the largest faculties in NUS, FASS offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes in the areas of Asian Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Language studies. To enhance the educational experience, FASS students can be part of our special programmes, such as double degrees, special degrees and with global partners, FASStrack Asia, and an array of Student Exchange Programmes. As part of the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS), students of the Faculty can access an even wider spectrum of opportunities, gaining a truly interdisciplinary education that will play a pertinent role in their future endeavours.
With the Faculty’s rich history, many alumni have walked through our corridors to embark on illustrious careers which have been guiding lights in our society and nation, and on a global stage. Their contributions, be it in politics, civil service, academia, arts, business, and the community, continue to inspire future generations of FASS graduates.
I hope you will take every opportunity you can during Orientation to discover for yourself the rich and exciting programmes and initiatives we offer. I also encourage you to keep updated on the Faculty’s news and developments through our Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Telegram channels, as well as our website.
Thank you.
Professor Lionel Wee
Dean
Orientation: Core Programme
FASS@CHS Orientation 2024 was held on 8 July 2024. If you missed it, you can still catch up on what was shared in the Core Orientation Programme by watching the recording below.
Timestamps
00:00 Opening
01:48 The Dean's Welcome
07:35 Introduction to the CHS & FASS Curriculum
1:04:40 CourseReg@EduRec
1:40:33 FASS: Careers in the Making
2:12:00 Student Wellness @ FASS
2:30:50 Security & Safety
2:40:45 Closing
Orientation: Essential Programme
FASS Department programming will be held across multiple buildings in three zones, all within minutes of one another. These activities will run roughly between 13:00 and 17:00.
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Department |
A | Chinese Studies; Communications and New Media; History; Japanese Studies; Malay Studies; PPE-XDP (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Cross-Disciplinary Programme); Psychology; South Asian Studies; Southeast Asian Studies |
B | Geography; Philosophy |
C | Orientation Core Morning Programme; Centre for Language Studies; Economics; English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies, Global Studies, NUS Libraries, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology |
Building NUS' Libraries of the Future
Representatives of NUS Libraries will be presenting a showcase of its spaces and services, featuring the most advanced technologies and facilities among similar higher education libraries across the world, at AS1 #03-02.
For an idea of what you should expect from NUS Libraries, click your way through a virtual tour here.
University Resources
The following are University portals and sites with essential guides and information on how to go about planning and registering for classes, get connected to the University IT infrastructure, start accessing NUS Libraries' resources and much more.