FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ON RC COURSES OFFERED BY CELC
AY2026/2027 Semester 1
Q1. What are the CELC courses available for UTown and RVRC students?
The Ideas & Exposition (I&E) Courses are offered to students from Tembusu College, College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT), Residential College 4 and Acacia College.
Please refer to this webpage for more details. The timetable can be found here.
The Critique and Expressions course (RVX100X) is offered only to students from Ridge View Residential College (RVRC).
Please refer to this webpage for more details. The timetable can be found here.
Q2. How are the courses allocated? (CourseReg and Appeals)
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1. SELECTION OF CLASS / COURSE
All Residential College students who are eligible to read I&E or RVX courses should participate in the relevant round(s) of class selection in MYEDUREC.
IE and RVX courses are available in Select Class Round 2 and 3.
Students should check with their respective Residential Colleges if they need to change their learning plans, or if they are unable to view or select any CELC courses in MYEDUREC. The Registrar’s Office provides more information on the new Course Registration system on their website.
2. COURSE ALLOCATION OUTCOME
Please go to MYEDUREC (“View Courses” page) to check the courses that are allocated in the respective rounds.
3. APPEALS (via MSForms)
Students who did not manage to secure course via the CourseReg Rounds 2 and 3 are to submit appeals.
Date and Time: Thursday, 6 August 9am to Monday, 10 August 2026 8am.
You will need to sign in with NUS account to access the page.
Link for IE courses appeal: https://forms.office.com/r/FHHVgWgdCt
Link for RVX appeal: https://forms.office.com/r/aPZTuiuf3dThe appeal outcome for the courses will be conveyed via email latest by Sunday 16 August 2026.
There are enough places for everyone on the courses but limited places in each class. In the appeal forms, please list three to five different course / classes that fit your schedule, regardless.
We will process appeals based on the students’ listed classes indicated in the Appeal Form.
Q3. Can I select an I&E class that suits my schedule but is not hosted by my Residential College (RC)?
- All eligible students will be able to view and select I&E classes hosted by any RC’s. You are encouraged to heed your home College’s advice with regards to the prioritizing of UTCP course selection.
Q4. Should I attend class in Teaching Week 1 if I have not received any appeal outcome?
For both IE and RVX courses, students who are successfully enrolled in a class after CourseReg Select Courses Round 2 and 3 are to attend in-person classes from Monday, 17 August 2026 in Week 2.
Students who appeal are to attend classes after appeals are processed. There are no makeup lessons and materials will be shared via Canvas.
Q5. Can I appeal for a particular course if the class is already full?
You may be placed on our wait-list if the class you wish to enrol is already full. Please submit a manual appeal using the form provided in Q2.
Q6. Can I exercise my S/U option for RC courses?
You may exercise your S/U option subject to your S/U option quota and home faculty’s guidelines and approval. Please consult your faculty administrator.
Q7. Do I have to physically attend classes?
From AY2022/2023 Semester 1 onwards, all IEM and RVX classes will be conducted face-to-face
Others
For queries other than those listed above, please email the CELC Support Team for RC Courses at elcbox63@nus.edu.sg.
*CELC (Centre for English Language Communication) is located at 10 Architecture Drive, Singapore 117511 (next to SDE2 & opposite AS8 and Central Library)