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Contact Your Representative
Reach out to your College Representative — your first point of contact for anything freshman year.
Freshmen Information
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Whether you've just accepted your offer or are preparing to move to Ireland, SMSI is here to make your transition simple, organised and welcoming.
Class of
2025 / 2026
Welcome
Freshmen
Welcome to SMSI
Everything you need before arriving.
A short list of the things that will make your first weeks in Ireland smoother — curated by seniors who've been through it.
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Stay Updated
SMSI keeps you looped in on orientation, events, welfare and updates from your university.
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Freshmen Guide
Access the SMSI Freshmen Guide — a curated handbook covering everything from arrival to first term.
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Follow Our Socials
Join our Instagram, Facebook and Telegram to meet seniors and stay in the loop with the community.
Your Freshmen Journey
Four steps from offer to orientation.
- Step 01
Accept your offer
Confirm your place at your Irish university and complete the acceptance formalities.
- Step 02
Register with SMSI
Sign up to SMSI and reach out to your College Representative — we'll take it from there.
- Step 03
Attend Orientation
Join our Freshmen Orientation, social events and welcome activities across the community.
- Step 04
Begin your studies
Complete university administration, settle in, and start your journey as a Singaporean student in Ireland.
Checklist
Before you arrive.
A practical, no-fluff checklist we wish someone had handed us on day one.
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Receive Offer
Confirm your acceptance and any conditional requirements.
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Contact Representative
Message your SMSI College Rep to introduce yourself.
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Join SMSI
Complete registration so we can add you to freshmen updates.
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Prepare Documents
Passport, visa, transcripts, medical records and student ID photos.
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Accommodation
Sort university housing or private rental before term starts.
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Travel Planning
Book flights, airport transfer and pack for the Irish weather.
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Bank Account
Set up an Irish student account for local payments and rent.
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Healthcare Registration
Register with a local GP and university health service.
Freshmen Guide
The handbook for your first year.
From accommodation and banking to Orientation Week and where to find your first bowl of chicken rice — the SMSI Freshmen Guide covers it all.
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Your first year in Ireland
Need Help?
You're not alone.
College Representatives
Your on-the-ground contact at TCD, UCD, UCC, University of Galway or RCSI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear from every incoming freshman.
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Student Community
Join our socials to meet seniors, peers and the wider SMSI community.
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Once you've accepted your offer, register on our website and reach out to your College Representative. You'll be added to freshmen updates and invited to Orientation.
Your College Representative is your first point of contact. For anything they can't answer, the Executive Committee is one email away at contact@smsi.org.
You'll find the Freshmen Guide in the section above. Your College Rep will also share the latest edition once you register with SMSI.
Freshmen Orientation is a mix of practical talks, meet-and-greets and social events. It's the fastest way to meet your seniors, peers and the wider Singaporean community in Ireland.
Come to our events — orientation, CNY dinner, sports days and welfare meet-ups happen throughout the year across all five universities.
Welcome to SMSI
Ready to begin your journey?
Register with SMSI, meet your Rep and we'll help you land on your feet from day one.