Calendar of Events

An exciting lineup awaits, featuring special initiatives to celebrate our 25th anniversary alongside beloved events amplified to mark this milestone.

SMU25 Calendar of Events:

MonthEvent Name
JanJan 10: SMU Patron’s Day Dinner and 25th Anniversary Time Capsule (Watch the highlights here)
Jan 17: SMU Patron's Day Carnival
Launch of SMUseum
Release of Commemorative Lanyard and SMOO Collectable Pins for SMU Staff
FebFeb 22 & 23: SMU Open House
Launch of Climate Change Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
MarMar 11: The Straits Times Education Forum 2025
Apr

Apr 15: Co-Curricular Symposium – 25 Years of Transformative Co-Curricular Education

This symposium will be graced by Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, and aims to commemorate SMU’s efforts in delivering a transformative education through impactful co-curricular learning.

MayMay 1: Launch of lifelong career support for all SMU undergraduate and postgraduate alumni (Find out more here)
JulSMU Artworks Audio Tour – 25 x 25
Jul 2-4: SMU City Dialogues Vienna

Jul 9, 16 & 31: Community Service @ SMU Freshmen Orientation 2025 

As part of SMU’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, we’re introducing a half-day volunteering programme during Freshmen Orientation 2025 to give incoming freshmen a meaningful head-start in their community service journey. This initiative honours 25 years of community service and impact made possible through strong partnerships with non-profits and community organisations—relationships that have empowered generations of SMU students to contribute meaningfully to society.
Jul 29: SMU Commencement
AugAug 7: SG60 National Day Celebrations on Campus Green
Aug 15: Academic Year Opening Celebrations
Aug 22 - 28 Sep: SMU Arts Fest – 25th Anniversary Edition
Aug 26 - 27: Community Service Fair – Celebrating 25 Years of Community Service
Aug 22 - 28 Sep: SMU Arts Fest – 25th Anniversary Edition [Cont'd]
Sep
Sep 12 - 21: SMOO Challenge 2025 Edition
Alumni Homecoming and Reunions Around the World
President’s State of University Address
Sep 29 - Oct 2: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (Find out more here)
OctOct 7: 25 New Trees
Oct 8: SMU Visionary Series - Lord John Browne
Oct 10: Karim Family Foundation Women Leadership Series featuring Marina Mahathir
NovNov 12: SMU Alumni Awards
Nov 20: SMU International Advisory Council Summit
Nov 20: SMU Visionary Series - Narayana Murthy
Nov 21: Staff Dinner and Dance – Silver Soiree

The Calendar of Events has been updated as of 19 May 2025.
Please note that the listed events are subject to change.

Watch the Highlights from SMU Patron's Day 2025!