WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Application for Diploma Student Concession Card

All Full-Time matriculated Diploma students from a government or government-aided tertiary institution are eligible to apply for a Diploma Student Concession Card to travel on buses, MRT and LRT.

All Part-time and Post diploma students, irrespective of the courses they are enrolled in, are not eligible for the Diploma Student Concession Card.

Please visit the One Stop Centre website to find out how to apply for a Diploma Student Concession Card.

Students who are unable to attend any classes/tests/assessments, for justifiable reasons (which must be supported by appropriate documentary evidence) must apply for leave of absence in accordance with the 'Conditions for which Leave of Absence' is granted. The online LOA may be accessed from the e-Services/e-Resources > Attendance > Apply/View of Leave of Absence (LOA).

The application should be submitted in advance prior to the period of absence if the reason is known beforehand (e.g. reserve service, chickenpox, measles, hospitalization, national competitions). Students must upload a copy of the documentary proof in their application and submit the ORIGINAL document to their school when requested to do so. For LOA that covers the first two weeks of a new semester, students may inform their school to apply on their behalf before the start of the semester.

Students may apply for up to 3 days of compassionate leave which is granted on compassionate grounds for bereavement of immediate family members, within 3 months of bereavement. An immediate family member refers to spouse, children, parents (including step-parents & parents-in-law), siblings and grandparents.

For leave of absence from classes/tests/assessments due to illness, the LOA application must be submitted within two working days after the stipulated MC period. In exceptional circumstances where students are unable to submit the application on time, they may inform the school and request for the LOA to be submitted on their behalf. If verification of the original hardcopy of the documentary proof is required, students must submit the document to their school within 5 working days, failing which the application will be rejected.  Note: For leave of absence due to illness, only medical certificates issued by medical practitioners registered with the Singapore Medical Council will be accepted. (Exception: Malaysian students residing in Johor Bahru may submit medical certificates issued in JB.) All other medical certificates, for example, those issued by Chinese physicians, are not accepted.

Students are not to assume that their application for leave of absence has been approved, they should check the e-Services for the application status or email in their iChat email closer to the period applied for. They must check with their respective School should they have any doubts. It is the responsibility of the students, who have been given approved leave of absence, to ensure that they catch up with the class work, which they have missed. Leave of absence from classes should not be used as an excuse or reason for poor performance in examinations. Alternatively, students can consider deferment.

Students should be informed that redistribution of assessment components (where applicable) arising from approved LOA(s), leading to the calculation of the module grade is subject to an overall module cap of 15% (i.e. floor rule of 85% imposed). For more details, students should check with his/her respective lecturer teaching the module.

For Absence from Semestral Exams, please refer to the Leave of Absence from Semestral Examination.

SP reserves the right to reject any application for leave of absence. An application for leave of absence may also be rejected if the student's course attendance has been irregular, or if the student has not shown satisfactory progress in his class work, course work and in-course assessments during the session.

NS-liable persons can be granted deferment from full-time National Service (NS) to pursue full-time studies for higher academic qualifications, up to GCE ‘A’ Level, polytechnic diploma, or their equivalent pre-university qualification. If you have already attained the above qualifications locally or overseas, you will not be granted deferment to pursue another equivalent or below qualification. Deferment will not be granted for degree courses, even if you have already begun the course.

Please refer to the CMPB website for more information.

NS-liable persons must obtain approval from CMPB if they intend to:

• Change the course of study
• Change the institution / school

Disruption from full-time National Service for full-time studies

Disruption from full-time NS affects both the operational readiness of the unit and the individual. For this reason, disruption is a concession that can only be considered on the basis of equity to allow those from the same school cohort but enlisted in the later intake, to proceed for further studies at the same time as those enlisted in the earlier intake.

You may visit the CMPB website for more information on disruption from full-time NS for full-time studies.

Obtain your student admission card during enrolment or on the date specified. This is a smart card that allows you to enter Singapore Polytechnic (SP) premises via a secured gantry. You will also use this card to enter SP Library. It is your identification document at the Polytechnic. You are required to have the card in your possession at all times whenever you are within SP premises. 

Replace lost or expired student card via AXS Kiosk, AXS e-station or AXS m-station app for a fee of $10.00 (excluding of G.S.T) per replacement. Click here to find out more: Student Card Replacement

SP has Student Counsellors who provide counselling and guidance services to students of the Polytechnic. Students may see them for personal, emotional and academic matters. All matters discussed with the Counsellors are kept strictly confidential.

To make for an appointment, submit your request via e-Services/e-Resources > Counselling & Mentoring > Request for Counselling. 

Permission must be obtained from the Department of Student Development & Alumni Relations (DSA) for:

• Meetings with more than 5 students
• Advertisements or notices for students in the campus.

Please refer to the section on 'General Student Matters & Deadlines'.

The Singapore Polytechnic reserves the right to take any appropriate action it deems necessary where a student fails to comply with withdrawal procedures & regulations.