reference lists for current academic year (11-12)

List of Important Events

For Returning Students Sem 1 AY 11-12

DATES	EVENTS	LOCATION / VENUE
End of June	Release of Lectures, Discussion Groups and Examination Timetables for Semesters 1 and 2, AY2011-12	FASS Homepage
Mon, 27 Jun - Mon, 4 Jul	Module Conversion Exercise (see Note 1)	FASS Homepage
Tue, 5 Jul - Wed, 20 Jul	Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS) Exercise (see Note 2) File For Graduation (FFG) facility is NOTavailable	FASS Homepage
Mon, 11 Jul (9am) - Sun, 17 Jul (11:59pm)	Module Preference Exercise (MPE) for Semester 1, AY2011/12 (& Declaration/ Change of FASS Majors) (see Note 3)	FASS Homepage
Thu, 21 Jul - Fri, 19 Aug	1. Module Registration - through CORS 2. Declaration of non-FASS Minor [Refer to detailed schedule found at Centralized Online Registration System (CORS) website] (see Note 4)	CORS website
Mon, 1 Aug	Semester 1 Begins
Wed, 3 Aug	Flag Day (No lessons)
Tue, 9 Aug	Rag Day (No lessons)
Thu, 11 Aug	Start of Lectures
Fri, 12 Aug – Fri, 19 Aug	Discussion Group registration for all other modules (Refer to detailed schedule found at CORS website)	CORS website
Thu, 11 Aug - Fri, 26 Aug	Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS) - Viewing and classification of modules read	FASS Homepage
Thu, 11 Aug - Mon, 15 Aug (12 noon)	Declaration of FASS Majors & Minors. Online File for Graduation (FFG) for Semester 1, AY2011-12 and Withdrawal of intention to Graduate Before Sem 1 Exams (see note 5)
Mon, 22 Aug - Sun, 25 Sep (2359hr)	Modules dropped during this period will appear on transcript with a "W" (Withdrawal) grade indicated. (No refund of bidding points)	CORS website
Mon, 22 Aug	Start of Discussion Groups (Odd week)
Sat, 17 Sep – Sun, 25 Sep	Recess Week
Mon, 26 Sep - Wed, 28 Sep (Tentative)	Module Verification Exercise (see Note 6)	FASS module verification website
Starting Mon, 26 Sep	Modules dropped during this period will appear on transcript with an "F" (Fail) grade indicated ( see Note 7 )	CORS website
Mon, 26 Sep – Fri, 30 Sep	Continue with Discussion Groups (Odd week)
Mon, 3 Oct – Fri, 7 Oct	Continue with Discussion Groups (Even week)
Thu, 13 Oct – Fri 21 Oct	Application for Double Major Programme for FASS subjects for Semester 2, AY2011-12.	FASS Homepage
Mid-Nov	Release of Finalised Semester 1 Examination Timetable	NUS Student Intranet
Fri, 4 Nov – Fri, 18 Nov	Online Student Feedback Exercise (see Note 8)	NUS Student Intranet
Sat, 19 Nov - Sat, 3 Dec	Semester 1 Examinations	Examination Halls
Wed, 30 Nov to Tue, 6th Dec	Declaration/Change of Major & Module Preference Exercise for Semester 2, AY2011-12 (see Note 3)	FASS Homepage
Tue, 20 Dec	Release of Semester 1 Examination results	FASS Homepage
Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec	S/U Grade Option Exercise
Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec	Manual File for Graduation and Withdrawal of intention to Graduate after release of Semester 1 exam results available only from Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec (See Note 9)
Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec	Module Conversion Exercise(See Note 1)
Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec	Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS) – Students will be able to classify and declare their  major/minor from Tue, 20 Dec - Thu, 22 Dec (5pm)
Thu, 22 Dec - Thu, 12 Jan 2012	Students can only view GAPS (no classification/ declaration of major/minor) from Thu, 22 Dec (after 5pm) - Thu, 12 Jan 2012	FASS Homepage
Thu, 29 Dec	Release of results for Double Major application for FASS subjects	NUS student email/account
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 - Sun, 8 Jan 2012	Vacation

The information in this calendar is correct at date of publication (31 May 2011).

For the latest updates on information and schedules, please visit the FASS Homepage > Undergraduates > To Check > Calendars.  Changes (if any) will be marked out in red.

Notes:

1. Only FASS students who have read cross-listed modules offered by FASS are eligible:

1. a) those who have read a module cross-listed with an exposure module which you now wish to major in (there is no need to accumulate a minimum number of MC to be eligible); or
2. b) for other cases, students must have accumulated at least 80 MCs.

A sum of 30 bid points will be deducted from your respective bidding account upon approval.  The form is available at the FASS Homepage> To Do> Forms and Online System.

2. This Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS) exercise allows returning students to check on the list of modules read.

3. Students need to use the online major declaration system to declare/ change major(s) and FASS minors. You should do so during the Module Preference Exercise. You are also strongly encouraged to participate in this Module Preference Exercise to indicate your preferred FASS essential and elective major module(s) for Semester 1, AY2011-12. Please note that this exercise will NOT replace the CORS Bidding Exercise.

4. Declaration/changing of FASS majors/minors are NOT allowed once CORS Bidding begins. FASS students can declare/change their major/minor before and/or after the CORS bidding exercise, but not when CORS bidding is in progress. Students can only declare Non-FASS minor during their first login.

5. The Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS) allows you to:

1. a) classify your modules
2. b) declare/change your major(s)/FASS minor(s) (if this is not your 6th semester of study);
3. c) check the list of modules read,
4. d) FFG  (if you intend to graduate at the end of Semester 1, 2011-12). You have to classify all modules before proceeding to FFG.)

Note: Filing for graduation only indicates that you intend to graduate in Semester 1, AY2011-12.  You must check that you meet graduation requirements before you FFG.

If you are unsure whether to FFG or to continue with Honours, but have checked that you meet B.A. graduation requirements, you should either
a)      consult the academic advisor of your major(s) OR
b)      proceed to FFG during the period (Thu, 11 Aug – Mon, 15 Aug) so that we can verify that you have met the  graduation requirements. If after the release of exam results, you decide to continue with Honours, see Note 9 below.

6. Students are advised to verify that they have registered for the correct modules. Students who are not listed as registered for a particular module may be refused entry to the examination hall.

7. Students who dropped modules with an “F” grade will receive full refund of bid points. The grade “F” will be factored into CAP. In such cases, the S/U option cannot be exercised.

8. Students will receive CORS bonus points when they participate in the student feedback exercise.

9. You are required to come personally to the Dean’s Office, if you intend to file for graduation (FFG) or withdraw your FFG application filed earlier, for Semester 1, 2011-12.

      IMPORTANT: We regret that if you missed the stipulated FFG period, you will be conferred the degree later.

If you decide to continue with Honours, and
a)   if you have FFGed earlier, you MUST submit the FFG withdrawal request to the Dean's Office. After the withdrawal is updated, you will need to proceed with module classification under the Honours track, via GAPS.

b)   if you have not FFGed, you may proceed with module classification under the Honours track.

If you are unsure whether to pursue an Honours degree, you may consult the academic advisor of your major.