It’s that time of the year when universities are actively preparing to welcome a new batch of matriculating students.

As a Year 3 student, I can tell you that navigating your way through university is not the easiest, but your university life should also consist of way more than chasing a good GPA.

So, why not find a community that you can have fun with while being each others’ spiritual support? As we are equally excited for you, we have prepared a list of Christian events that you can be a part of as you surround yourself with people who can spur you on in faith. 

National University of Singapore (NUS) 

Varsity Christian Fellowship (VCF)

Walk Worthy Of God

Titled Walk Worthy Of God, the annual Freshmen Orientation Camp held by NUS VCF is happening from 15 to 18 July! 

With the vision to see Christians living in a godly manner, a series of activities await: 

• Theme talks covering the book of Colossians
• Workshops (about Christian friendships and godly convictions) 
• Testimonies by VCF members

Don’t go through university alone! Why not be a part of this FOC and surround yourself with a community that spurs you to seek God first as you transit to university?

There will be a camp fee of $80, and since this is an overnight camp, campers will be staying in from 16 to 17 July. If you’re interested in joining them, sign up here by 23 June!

For more details, follow their Instagram (@nusvcf) and Telegram channel to stay updated.

*Those who aren’t able to attend the camp, fret not! You can join the NUS VCF at the Student Life Fair booths from 14-16 August to find out more about NUS VCF. 

Regenerate

Also known as Regen, Regenerate is an independent campus ministry in NUS. With the aim to reach and equip students to live for Jesus in university and beyond, Regen hosts regular Bible studies and workshops on campus. 

Happening from 29 July to 31 July, Regen’s Freshmen Orientation Camp 2024 is titled Daniel: Choosing Jesus at the National University of Babylon. With a series of talks and bible studies on the Book of Daniel, participants will explore what it means to live wisely in a world that is set against God.

There will also be a fun line-up of workshops and games! So, sign up here and follow their Instagram or Telegram channel for more information! 

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 

Christian Fellowship (CF) 

NTU CF is a FES-affiliated (Fellowship of Evangelical Students) interdenominational student ministry. Aiming to equip their students to be effective salt and light on campus, the NTU CF consists of three language sections – English Christian Fellowship (ECF), Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) and Indonesian Students’ Christian Fellowship (ISCF). 

Welcome Week

It is always good to know what you are getting into! From 12 to 14 August, there will be physical booths around the NTU campus for freshmen to find out more about NTU CF.

Christian Fellowship Orientation Programme (CFOP)

Happening from 16 to 17 August, freshmen will spend two days with the NTU CF community to build bonds through heartfelt conversations and fun activities. Most importantly, you will get a glimpse of what being a part of the CF ministry entails and gain a deeper understanding of your mission as a Christian at NTU.

Do note that the CFOP is not a stay-in camp, here are the specific times of the programme for each day:

• 16 August (Fri): 7pm – 10pm
• 17 August (Sat): 9am – 9pm

Sign-ups will open around late June or early July. Stay tuned as you look out on their Instagram (@ntucf) for updates!

CF Get Together (CFGT) 

Here comes the final orientation event before the grinding in university officially starts! CFGT will be held in one of the evenings between 19 to 23 August. 

The CFGT gathers all 3 language sections of the NTU CF as you come together in unison with fellow believers to prepare yourself to journey through the semester. 

More details will be released nearer to the date! Meanwhile, keep an eye on the CCF and ISCF Instagram accounts for timely updates on the CFGT.

Indonesian Students’ Christian Fellowship (ISCF)

The NTU ISCF is having an outreach on 25 July, 4pm. Join them at LHN-TR+30 (The ARC) in a time of praise and worship as they share more about ISCF too!

If interested, feel free to contact them on their Instagram!

Christian Union (CU)

NTU CU is hosting an annual welcome event on 14 August (Wednesday), at 6.30 pm! 

Do join them if you wish to find out more about the Christian Union and start your semester with the Word of God. It surely would be great to have a community of like-minded Christians on campus as you embark on your journey at NTU! 

If interested, sign up here and keep a look out on their Instagram for more details and exciting events!

CRU

Looking for a group of people on campus you can serve the Kingdom with? NTU CRU will be the place for you to join! 

Join them in their camp from 26 to 27 July (Friday to Saturday) this summer at the Centre of Performance Transformation (CPT) Training and Camp Centre (159T Jin. Loyang Besar, Singapore 506927) for a time of fellowship as you explore this campus ministry.

You can look forward to an encounter with God as you hear the Word from different speakers on the theme of knowing God and making Him known. May He embolden you to be His witness in NTU as you take part in this camp!

There will be an early bird discount of $10 for those who sign up before 30 June. Don’t hesitate further, sign up here!

National Institute of Education (NIE)  

NIE Christian Union (NIECU)

Are you a teacher in making who looks forward to impart godly values to the next generation? NIE CU is the place to go to! With the aim to equip Christian teachers to be better workers for Jesus in the education field, NIE CU focuses on hearing God speak through His word and His Spirit, believing that the Scripture will equip them for every good work.  

Do not miss the opportunity to connect with them over the Welcome Lunch on 6 August! Sign up here and feel free to look out more details on the NIE CU Telegram channel or Instagram account (@theniecu). 

Singapore Management University (SMU) 

Christian Fellowship (CF) 

Living by the core conviction of getting to know Jesus through his Spirit-breathed Word, SMU Christian Fellowship aims to see students mature in Christ as they understand, apply and proclaim the gospel.

Welcome Dinner

Freshies, here’s a free meal for you. Why not kickstart your uni life with a welcome dinner by the SMUCF? 

Held on the evening of 20 August (Tuesday) on the SMU campus, SMUCF invites matriculating students to join them in getting to know more about the CF and its community. 

The dinner will follow with a sharing by the campus pastor from the Word of God. 

“Priorities 101” Welcome Camp

Central to Haggai 1-2, the welcome camp hosted by SMUCF is happening from 23 to 24 August (Friday to Saturday). The day camp will be held at the SMU campus and it is open for everyone to join! 

As the camp name suggests, freshies will hear from their seniors as different ones share about making the most of their first year at university. 

Apart from that, there are other programmes lined up for you in the camp:

• A teaching from the book of Haggai by the campus pastor
• Student interviews and workshops
• Games
• SMUCF bible study (Growth Group)

With all that good stuff comes… no price! With no camp fees needed, it is open and free for all to join. Sign up here by 19 August!

Feel free to follow their Instagram (@smucf) and join their Telegram channel for more details.

CRU

Vivace

Taking place from 15 to 16 August, check out the CRU booth around the SMU campus during the CCA fair to find out more about CRU from current members! 

CRU Camp 

Anchored on the verse in Romans 13:11,  the CRU Camp this year (held from 30 to 31 August) is themed on having a wholehearted pursuit of God in the present time. 

You are invited to join the SMU CRU camp where you will be soaked in a meaningful time of fellowship as you form a supportive community that spurs you to seek God’s Kingdom! So, save the date and follow their Instagram to keep yourself updated!

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUSS) 

Christian Union (CU)

Ever wonder what SUSS CU is all about? Here is your chance to find out!

Welcoming the new batch of freshies, SUSS CU is hosting a welcome event on 12 August. Be at The Bible Church at 7.30 pm to engage yourself with the word of God as you meet fellow believers who can spur you on to pursue God in university!

Christian Fellowship (CF)

In light of welcoming the freshman, SUSS CF is opening an invitation for their Welcome Tea on 5 August from 5pm to 9pm. Seize the opportunity to enjoy a time of games and fellowship over food while getting to find out more about SUSS CF! 

Sign up here and stay tuned for more information on their Instagram (@suss.cf)!