This list features ministries affiliated with well-established parachurch bodies, such as Fellowship of Evangelical Students (FES), Cru or The Navigators, so freshmen can be confident there’s spiritual accountability and covering behind who’s welcoming them.
Starting university is disorienting enough without also having to hunt for your people. The first few weeks set the tone for how connected (or how alone) you’ll feel for the rest of your degree, and that goes for your faith too.
Plugging into a Christian community early, before lectures and CCA sign-ups swallow your calendar, makes it far easier to keep your faith central rather than an afterthought squeezed in around exams.
This list will help you to start looking, and it will be further fleshed out as more of the listed orientation events take shape through July and August.
NUS
Varsity Christian Fellowship (VCF)
Inter-denominational, formed in 1952, affiliated with FES. Oversees fellowship groups across NUS faculties, halls and residences. Runs a Freshman Orientation Camp plus a Welcome Tea for those who miss camp signups.
No matter what faculty or hostel you’re in, a warm and loving Christian community awaits you!
You can find us at our booth at the NUS Student Life Fair from 12-13 Aug, 10am-6pm.
Stepping into university can often feel huge and daunting. This year features a “Back to School Mood Board” where you can read and paste small coloured stickers in the boxes that correspond to how you are feeling about the new semester.
No matter how you’re feeling, we hope to encourage you with handwritten letters, which contain a Bible verse and some words of encouragement written by VCF members. We look forward to seeing you there!
You can also connect with us on Instagram or Telegram @nusvcf to find out more about our Welcome Teas and other events happening at the start of the AY!
Cru (NUS) *
Global campus ministry focused on discipleship, evangelism and missions. Runs weekly Discipleship Groups and an annual freshmen orientation camp, alongside a Freshie Peer Support Group for the semester. Had their Welcome Tea in August last year.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via @nuscru.
Navigators (NUS)
Local chapter of the global Navigators ministry (est. 1933), affiliated with Navigators Singapore (navigators.org.sg). Runs Bible study groups and discipleship-focused activities, with past years including a Freshmen Welcome Tea.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via @nus.navigators.
NTU
NTU Christian Fellowship (NTU-CF)
NTU-CF is an FES-affiliated (Fellowship of Evangelical Students) interdenominational Christian student ministry based in NTU. Their vision is to be effective salt and light on campus and later on in society upon graduation.
NTU-CF consists of three language sections – English Christian Fellowship (ECF), Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) and Indonesian Students’ Christian Fellowship (ISCF).
- ECF consists mainly of local students and seeks to create a close-knitted Christian community on campus that students can belong to. Through Bible studies, fellowship and community engagement, ECF equips students to be effective witnesses on campus and in the community around them.
- The people at CCF understand the challenges of studying abroad in a second language. CCF serves as a home for both local and international Chinese-speaking Christians to find community and grow together using the language closest to their hearts. Interested? Reach out to them on Instagram (@ntuccf) to learn more!
- ISCF is a community of Indonesian students striving to be rooted in Christ, overflowing in love, awakened to serve and reaching beyond themselves — together they ROAR. They will be having an outreach event on 28 July 2026 at 5pm. Join them at the Global Lounge (North Spine) in a time of praise and worship as they share more about ISCF too!
Welcome Week: From 11 to 13 August 2026, there will be physical booths around the campus to showcase the various student clubs that NTU has to offer. Do come down to NTU-CF’s booth to find out more!
Christian Fellowship Orientation Programme (CFOP): Jointly organised by ECF, CCF and ISCF, CFOP welcomes freshmen and students from all walks of life to learn more about NTU-CF. It is a time of bonding and games as participants get the opportunity to form heartfelt connections in the NTU-CF community. This year, CFOP is themed United in Witness.
Do note that the CFOP is not a stay-in camp. Here are the specific times of the programme for each day: 14 August 2026 (Fri): 7-10pm, 15 August 2026 (Sat): 9am-8pm. Sign-ups are open now!
NTU Navigators
Registered campus society affiliated with The Navigators, Singapore. Weekly Bible discussion sessions.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via their Facebook/Instagram for freshmen welcome details.
NTU Cru
Part of the global Cru network. Annual Stayover camp, plus a Welcome Tea with alumni for those unable to attend camp, and a booth at NTU’s official Welcome Week Fest.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via @ntucru.
SMU
Fellowship@SMU
A pioneering ministry affiliated with FES Singapore.
Wondering which community to be involved in? Overwhelmed by choice? Confused as to what Fellowship@SMU is? Look no further than our welcome tea! You can look forward to a chill time of games, introduction to the community, and some tips and tricks from your friendly Christian SMU seniors 🙂
Feel free to text Timothy @timleung03 or Eliora @moonstruckeli on Telegram to indicate interest, or DM our official Instagram account for more information. We cannot wait to welcome you to SMU!
SMU Cru
Formerly Campus Crusade for Christ. Weekly Men’s and Women’s Small Groups, monthly Large Group. Annual Freshman Orientation Camp with a fresh yearly theme (last year’s was on fellowship).
Events and dates: TBC, verify via @smucru_sg.
SUSS
SUSS Christian Fellowship (SUSS CF)
FES-affiliated. Runs a Freshmen Orientation Day and Welcome Tea.
The long awaited Welcome Tea is here! Join us for a time of worship, games, and meaningful conversations as we get to know about each other.
- Date: 3 August 2026
- Time: 7-10.00pm
- Location: 420 North Bridge Road, #05-05, North Bridge Centre, Singapore 188727
You may also refer to our bio for the sign-up link. Do take note to sign up by 27 July to allow enough time for preparations of logistics.
Do DM us if you have any questions regarding the Welcome Tea, and…. SEE YOU THERE!
SIM
SIM Students’ Christian Fellowship (SIMSCF)
Officially affiliated to FES. Weekly gatherings include praise and worship, Bible study, occasional guest speakers, and outreach activities. Runs a Freshmen Orientation Day and Welcome Tea. Has English, Chinese and Indonesian groups.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via their Instagram/Telegram and fellowship.sg.
SIT
SIT Christian Fellowship (SIT CF)
SIT Christian Fellowship, currently part of FES’s pioneering work on campus and joins FES’s combined camps with SIM, SUSS and SMU. Runs a Welcome Day for freshmen centred on fellowship and food.
Events and dates: TBC, verify via their Instagram/Telegram.
* The red text colour refers to organisations that haven’t put out official collateral yet, but will likely do so.
