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:
Month | Event Name |
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Jan | Jan 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 | |
Feb | Feb 22 & 23: SMU Open House |
Launch of Climate Change Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) | |
Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner | |
Mar | Mar 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. |
May | May 1: Launch of lifelong career support for all SMU undergraduate and postgraduate alumni (Find out more here) |
Jul | SMU 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 | |
Aug | Aug 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) | |
Oct | Oct 7: 25 New Trees |
Oct 8: SMU Visionary Series - Lord John Browne | |
Oct 10: Karim Family Foundation Women Leadership Series featuring Marina Mahathir | |
Nov | Nov 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.