Letters

There are two types of letters:

Certification Letters
  • Officially certifies a graduate’s status with the University.
  • Available to students who have been conferred/awarded their degrees /diplomas.
Student Status Letters
  • Officially verifies that an individual is currently registered as an NUS student.
  • Contains current candidature information.
    • Current and graduating students may self-generate this letter from myEduRec.
    • Newly graduated students have access to generate this letter from myEduRec (reflecting degree, honours and conferment date) for up to 30 calendar days after their official conferment (graduation) date.
Who qualifies as a “graduating student”?
A student who:
  • has passed and fulfilled all graduation requirements (as of the exam results release date), and
  • is only awaiting the official conferment of degree (based on the stipulated conferment dates listed here).
If your questions are not addressed below, you may view the FAQ Portal or submit a query through the ‘Ask A Question’ section.

Certification Letters (for NUS Alumni only)

Certification Letters are typically issued with the following information:

  • name of graduate (at the point of conferment),
  • degree (with class of honours, if applicable),
  • major/minor/specialisation (where applicable)
  • conferment date, and
  • medium of instruction.

You may click here to fill up an online form to request for a Certification Letter.

Each request may take up to 4 working days to process. Your letter may be withheld if there is a ‘Hold’ on your records.

No, there are no charges for a Certification Letter request.

You may also request for the letter to be mailed direct to an institution or organization. The letter will be mailed by normal postal service. 

Student Status Letters

Student Status Letters contain details of student’s current candidature at the University, including name, student ID and programme.

Letters may be self-generated with the following additional remarks:
  • Academic calendar,
  • Exam periods,
  • Medium of instruction, or
  • Singapore residential address.

For visa or NS-related requests, please click here.

  • Students who are still active in their programmes, including those waiting for official conferment of their degree/diploma.
  • Newly graduated (conferred) students.
    (Note: Newly graduated students have access to generate this letter from myEduRec (reflecting degree, honours and conferment date) for up to 30 calendar days after their official conferment (graduation) date.)

Students may self-generate the letters from myEduRec. A step-by-step guide to generate a Student Status Letter is available here.

For students who require a hard copy Student Status Letter for:
  • Deferment of NS for mid-term tests only - contact the respective course department.
  • Visa or any other NS-related requests - submit a request here.

Processing may take up to 4 working days from receipt of the form. Letters may be withheld if a ‘Hold’ exists on the student’s records.

Self-generated letters are computer generated and do not bear a signature.

  • There are no charges for requesting a Student Status Letter.
  • Letter can be mailed directly to an institution or organization via regular postal service.
for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) students only
(Note: All other students to refer to the ‘Where can I get additional clarifications’ section below.)
  • Students who have filed for graduation can self-generate a Student Status Letter via myEduRec, showing the expected conferment date.
  • Students who have filed for graduation and passed all graduation requirements can self-generate a Student Status Letter via myEduRec, showing the official conferment date.
  • Official graduation is recognized only when the degree has been conferred according to the official conferment dates. Refer to the Graduation website or view the FAQ Portal or submit a query through the ‘Ask A Question’ section for further clarifications.
  • For other graduation-related requests – submit a request here.
  • Processing may take up to 4 working days from receipt of the form. Letters may be withheld if a ‘Hold’ exists on the student’s records.

For queries or clarifications:

  • Current Undergraduate students
  • All NUS Alumni

View the FAQ Portal and submit enquiries via the ‘Ask A Question’ section.
Current Graduate Research students Email gradenquiry@nus.edu.sg
Current Graduate Coursework students

Email your respective College, Faculty, or School administrators.
(Click here for the contact list.)
Non-Graduating programmes (e.g., exchange students) Submit your enquiries via the online form here.
Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) programmes
 Email your respective College, Faculty, or School administrators.