Admin Slides for Oct'25 semester - PBO - MC1.pdf

Briefing

1. October 2025 Semester
Administrative Slides

2. WELCOME TO
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC!
A warm welcome to TP family! Temasek SkillsFuture Academy
(TSA) works with the respective Schools to manage your
Diploma or Specialist Diploma programmes. Please get to know
your Programme Manager (from TSA) and Programme
Coordinator (from School).

3. •Provide Academic oversight.
•Answer queries on attendance taking, lesson plan,
course notes, tutorial questions and solutions,
assignments and projects, etc.
•
Provide Administrative oversight.
•Answer queries regarding course fee, funding and
administrative matters such as attendance
requirements, submission of MC and LOA.
Vincent NG
Programme Manager
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Mark KOR
Programme Coordinator
School of Business
Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]

4. *Please refer to your timetable in STEP (under Calendar) for your actual lesson venue.

5. •West Gate: 24 hrs daily
•Other gates:
Mondays to Fridays: 6:30am – 10:30pm
Saturdays: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Sundays/Public Holidays: Closed
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
EW1A-03-109
6788 1212 https://for.edu.sg/tpcetenquiry
Opening hours
Access to TP
Operating Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
(Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.)

6. STEP Student Portal
Activating STEP account
•You will need to activate the account with a
password before you can access the Student
Portal, POLITEMall, POLITE-CET WIFI and MS
Teams.
•Click here
for the instructions or scan
the QR code on the right.

7. Important Information
(Please click on the underlined text for more details)
Please refer to the Student Handbook for detailed
information on administrative and academic matters.
Click
here for the Student Handbook or scan the QR
code on the right.
•STEP Student Portal
•To access important announcements/information, results, payment advice, monitor your attendance etc.
•Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
•Refrain from downloading your timetable, check for the most updated copy under ‘Calendar’ Tab.
•Submit Leave of Absence (LOA) requests (including Medical
Certificates)*.

8. Important Information
(Please click on the underlined text for more details)
•POLITE-CET WIFI
•To access your notes & learning materials.
•POLITEMall
•Your lecturers will be using online platforms such as MS Teams for all synchronous
lessons. To prepare and familiarise yourself with MS Teams, click here to view the guide.
•Check your registered email and announcement tab under ‘My Profile’ in STEP for updates from TP. Adult learners (CET) will not receive a TP student email account.
•Microsoft Teams (MS Teams)
•Communication Channels

9. For Technical Assistance
Contact IT Service Management Centre (ITSM)
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Microsoft Office 365 (Web Version) is available for use
Microsoft Student Advantage Programme
Operating Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
(except for the September vacation period
where the closing time will be 6:30pm)

10. •For your planning purposes, you may refer to the Academic Calendar for a
broad overview of the schedule for each semester.
•Click here
for the CET Academic Calendar or scan the QR code below.
Academic Calendar

11. Attendance
•Leave of Absence requests are subject to approval.
•For modules with <50% attendance, you will be awarded a maximum grade of
“NGP” (non- graded pass), with an associated grade point of 1.0.
•
Students must maintain at least 50% attendance for each module's total session
hours.
•Students are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in all lessons to ensure a fruitful learning experience.

12. Attendance
•Students are required to use their phone camera or any QR code scanner to scan the
QR code for attendance-taking.
•
For synchronous lessons, please prepare two devices, one device to view the QR
code that the lecturer shares and another device (with camera function) to scan the
QR code for attendance recording.
•Student must be able to login to their Singpass account for
verification.

13. If request for withdrawal/ deferment* submitted
via STEP
Refund Amount
Less than 14 calendar days before
commencement of the course
50% refund of course fee
Upon commencement of course No refund
*No deferment allowed for 1st semester.
Withdrawal Policy

14. Student Code of Conduct
(Please click on the underlines text for more details)
Please familiarise yourself with the following:
•Student Code of Conduct for CET Students
•Stricter Disciplinary Measures Against Vaping Offences
•Student Disciplinary Policy
•Student Plagiarism Policy
•Social Media Guidelines
•Copyright
Also available in STEP Resources & Student Handbook

15. Stricter Disciplinary Measures Against Vaping Offences
With effect from 1 September 2025, stricter disciplinary measures will
be taken for CET students caught on TP campus possessing or using
e-vaporisers, including those containing etomidate.
CET students caught on campus vaping or in possession of vaping
devices will be reported to Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and will
be subjected to both sets of penalties from HSA/Central Narcotics
Bureau (CNB) and Temasek Polytechnic.
*A copy of the warning letter will be sent to the CET student's
sponsoring company where applicable.

16. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious academic offence, and disciplinary action will be
taken against students caught for plagiarism.
Students caught using Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs and tools to
assist in writing and submitting their assignments, without appropriate
referencing format, are considered to have plagiarized the work.
Plagiarism includes using or allowing part of or the whole of another
student's work and presenting it as your own work.

17. •Eligible Singapore Citizens taking their 1st CET Diploma may apply for the
MOE Bursary.
•Application Period: 17 November 2025 - 1 December 2025
MOE Bursary
Details on the application process will be announced on STEP Student Portal
Announcement. For any enquiries, click here .

18. •Contact Library at:
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours for Term Opening Hours for Vacation Period
Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 8.00pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
•Click here
for the library guide and click here to check out the digital
resources available online 24/7.
Library

19. Click here for a comprehensive list
of vending machines in TP or scan
the QR code on the right.
Click here for a comprehensive list
of water coolers in TP or scan the
QR code on the right.
Vending Machines
Water Coolers
Campus
Essentials

20. Other Dining Options
Click here for other dining
options in TP or scan the QR
code on the right.
Note: The store will close for the day once the food items are sold out.

21. •Progression Notification will be published in STEP Student Portal in February
2026.
•Ensure the course fee payment is made by the stipulated deadline, or it will be
assumed that you are taking a semester break for the April 2026 semester.
•
Timetable for the April 2026 semester will be made available 4 weeks before
the semester starts on April 2026.
•Results for the October 2025 semester will be released on 26 March 2026.
•There is no MOE funding for repeat module(s). Student must inform their
Programme Manager if they wish to repeat any module(s).
•Refer to the announcement in STEP Student Portal and email (registered in STEP) for updated information.
Progression to April 2026

22. We wish you success and a
fruitful learning experience at
Temasek Polytechnic!