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Step-by-step Guide to the Non-Graduating Module Registration (NG MoRe) System

Contents

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

2. Uses of the System .................................................................................................................................................. 1

3. Minimum and Maximum Workload ................................................................................................................ 1

4. Deadlines and Other Important Information .............................................................................................. 1

5. Log in Page ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

6. Main Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

7. Upload Latest Academic Transcript ................................................................................................................ 3

8. Add Modules ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

9. Drop/Audit Modules .............................................................................................................................................. 5

10. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................................. 7


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1. Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions (with screenshots) on adding and dropping of modules,

and setting modules to audit. A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are also appended in this

guide.

Before you access the system, you are required to activate your NUS Student Card. Your NUS

Student Card and instructions for activating the Card are included in the registration package which

you would have received when you registered in person at NUS, i.e. during Registration (Part Two).

2. Uses of the System

a. Add modules*

Add modules that are offered to students in the Non-Graduating Programme. If you do not see

the module you wish to read in the system, the module is not offered to students in the Non-

Graduating Programme.

b. Drop modules*

Drop modules that you are currently enrolled in.

c. Audit modules*

Set modules from examinable to non-examinable basis.

*excluding Business and Law modules

3. Minimum and Maximum Workload

During the regular semester, you are required to read a minimum workload of 12 MCs

(approximately 3 modules) and should not read more than 20 MCs worth of modules (approximately

5 modules), regardless of whether modules are set to audit (non-examinable) or examinable.

4. Deadlines and Other Important Information

Please refer to the stipulated deadlines

(https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin) before proceeding to

add/drop modules or set modules to audit basis. You would need your NUSNET ID (e.g. E1234567)

and password to access myPortal@NUS.

https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin


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5. Log in Page

a. Enter your NUSNET ID (e.g. E1234567) and password. b. Click on the “Login” button.

Figure 1: Screenshot of Log in Page

6. Main Page

After you have successfully entered the system, the following will be reflected on the main page:

a. Dates for Adding modules period Dropping modules without penalty Dropping modules with a ‘W’ grade Dropping modules with a ‘F’ grade Last day to set modules to audit

b. Modules registered for you c. Module(s) pending for approval d. Menu

Upload Latest Academic Transcript Add Modules Drop/Audit Modules

e. Links (of important websites) Timetable Builder Information for current NG Students Academic Calendar Registrar’s Office International Relations Office Office of Student Affairs


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Figure 2: Screenshot of Main Page

7. Upload Latest Academic Transcript

If you have an updated Academic Transcript different from the one uploaded during the application stage, you may upload it via “Upload Latest Academic Transcript”.

a. Click on the “Upload Latest Academic Transcript” link under Menu. b. A prompt will appear in the main page (refer to Figure 3). c. Click “Choose File” and select a PDF that is not larger than 1MB. d. Click “Submit” to upload the selected PDF file. e. Click “Close” to close the prompt.

Figure 3: Screenshot of Upload Latest Academic Transcript page


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8. Add Modules

a. Click on the “Add Modules” link under Menu.

b. Select the desired module from the first dropdown list and the grading type, i.e. Examinable

or Audit.

c. Click on the “Add” button.

d. To add more modules, repeat steps (b) and (c). You may add up to 5 modules.

e. Rank your modules in order of preference (1 to 5).

f. Click on the “Submit” button. Please note that all submissions will be final. You will not be

able to change your choices after clicking “Submit”.

The modules that were just added and pending approval from the department will be reflected on the main page.

Figure 4: Screenshot of Add Modules Page


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Figure 5: Screenshot of Main Page after modules have been added

Notes:

Your online requests will be processed at the end of the module add exercise and you

will be notified of the outcome via your NUS email account later in that week (refer to

stipulated dates at

https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin).

Only modules offered to students in the Non-Graduating Programme will be available in

the first dropdown list.

If the module that you are adding (e.g. Module A) clashes with one of the current

approved modules (Module B), you are not required to drop the approved module (i.e.

Module B). If the host department approves the newly added module (i.e. Module A),

the clashed module (i.e. Module B) will be automatically dropped.

9. Drop/Audit Modules

a. Click on the “Drop/Audit Modules” link under Menu in the main page.

b. Select the appropriate option in the dropdown list under the Action column.

c. Click on the “Submit” button.

Notes:

An email confirmation will be sent to your NUS email account and the respective host

department.

You will not be able to drop any modules if there are currently only 3 approved modules

reflected.

If you have less than 3 approved modules and wish to drop one module, please indicate

the reason in “Additional Remarks” section and obtain the respective Department’s



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approval with the Academic Profile Updates (APU) form. Forms lacking the

Department’s endorsement will not be processed.

You do not have to take examinations or any other form of assessment (e.g.

assignments, tests, etc) if you set a module to audit basis.

If you wish to drop an audit module, please obtain the respective Department’s approval

with the Academic Profile Updates (APU) form. Forms lacking the Department’s

endorsement will not be processed.

Any module dropped with a ‘W’ or ‘F’ grade will be payable for Non-Exchange students.

Modules set to audit basis will be counted towards the required workload for all Non-

Graduating students per regular semester.

Figure 6: Screenshot of Drop/Audit Modules Page

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/forms.html


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10. Frequently Asked Questions

a. Access to the System

i. I am not able to log in to the NG Module Registration (MoRe) System.

Before you access the system, you are required to activate your NUS Student Card. Your NUS

Student Card is included in the registration package which you would have received when you

registered in person at NUS, i.e. during Registration (Part Two).

ii. I have activated my NUS Student Card but I am not able to log in to the system.

If you have just activated your NUS Student Card, you will be able to access the system half a day

later.

Another possibility is that you may not have any non-Business and / or non-Law modules. If you

wish to add non-Business and / or non-Law modules, please submit the Academic Profile

Updates (APU) Form (http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/forms.html) to the respective

Departments in person for approval during the Appeals Round (refer to the stipulated dates at

https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin). Please refer to

http://nus.edu.sg/departments for their contact information. Forms lacking the Department’s


b. Add Modules

i. I cannot find the modules that I want to read in the drop-down list.

The system reflects modules that are offered to students in the Non-Graduating Programme. If

you do not see the module you wish to read in the system, the module is not offered to students

in the Non-Graduating Programme.

ii. I cannot find Business or Law modules in the system.

For students who have been offered Business modules at the point of admission, you may add and/or drop Business modules via the following link using SS No. and Add/Drop Pin which will be given by NUS Business School (https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/biz/asp/undergrad/add_drop/ng/login.asp). Please note that Business modules are very popular and if you are not successful for these modules at the point of offer, you will NOT be able to add any during the module add/drop period. To add and/or drop Law modules, please visit the Faculty of Law website

(law.nus.edu.sg/student_matters/llb_prog/reg_for_electives.html) for more details.



http://nus.edu.sg/departments

https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/biz/asp/undergrad/add_drop/ng/login.asp

http://law.nus.edu.sg/student_matters/llb_prog/reg_for_electives.html


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iii. I was not approved for the module that I chose in my online application. Can I add this

module during module add exercise?

Yes. Approval is at the host department’s discretion and subject to availability and pre-

requisites.

iv. I wish to swap classes for one of my current approved modules. Should I add the module

with the desired class during the module add exercise?

No. Please approach the department to request for a swap in the classes.

v. The module that I want to add clashes with one of my current approved modules. Am I

required to drop the approved module first?

No. If the host department approves the newly added module, the clashed module will be

automatically dropped.

vi. When will my request be processed? How will I be informed of the outcome of my

request?

Your online requests will be processed after the end of the module add exercise and you will be

notified via your NUS email account later in that week (refer to stipulated dates at

https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin).

vii. I have clicked on the “Submit” button. But I made a mistake. Can I cancel my request and

submit a new one?

Your submission is final. You may add more modules during the Appeals Round (refer to the

stipulated dates at https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ng/#modulesadmin).

c. Drop Modules

i. I have 3 approved modules and I want to add modules. But the system does not allow me

to drop any of the approved modules.

Non-Graduating Students are required to read a minimum of 12MCs (approximately 3 modules).

You can drop the modules after the modules that you wish to add are approved.

ii. Can I drop one of the approved modules via https://myedurec.nus.edu.sg?

No. You are required to drop approved modules via the NG MoRe System

(https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/PRJXIA/Student/Login).

iii. I accidently dropped an approved module. How do I add back the module?

If the module add exercise is over, fill up an Academic Profile Updates (APU) Form

(http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/forms.html) and submit the form to the host department for

endorsement. Forms lacking the Department’s endorsement will not be processed.



https://myedurec.nus.edu.sg/

https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/PRJXIA/Student/Login



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If the module add exercise is not over and you had not submitted your request to add modules

during the exercise, you can add back the module by clicking on the “Add Modules” link under

Menu.

d. Auditing Modules

i. I accidently set a module to audit but intended for it to be graded.

Fill up an Academic Profile Updates (APU) Form (http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/forms.html)

and submit the form to the host department for endorsement. Forms lacking the Department’s


Updated as at October 2018


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