Your Journey Starts Here!
If you are...
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Curious about systems thinking and how it can solve real-world problems
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Looking for a safe space to grow and try new things
NUS Open House 2026
Meet the Residential Colleges of NUS
2 March 2026, 2pm to 3:30pm (SGT)
Online
Can’t make it to NUS Open House? What is the University Town College Programme? How do you decide between the five Residential Colleges?
Join this virtual webinar to hear directly from students across all five RCs (RC4, Tembusu, CAPT, RVRC and Acacia) as they share what life is like at their college.
On-Campus Experience
7 March 2026 (9am to 6pm)
RC4 Guided Tours
Location: Residential College 4
Join guided tours with RC4 student ambassadors and explore the residential spaces and college facilities!
Academic Showcase
Location: RC4 Seminar Room 1 & 2
What is Systems Thinking? Chat with RC4 faculty and students to learn about the diverse range of courses and special programmes offered at the college.
Student Life Showcase
Location: Residential College 4
RC4 is a safe space for residents to try something new! From fashion design, coffee brewing to sports - explore the plethora of interest groups at RC4.
Meet the Residential Colleges
Location: UTown, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Education Resource Centre (Level 2)
11AM-12PM & 3PM-4PM
In this sharing session, hear directly from students to learn about University Town College Programme (UTCP) and the five Residential Colleges, their curriculum and special programmes.
RC4 Info Booth
Location: UTown, Education Resource Centre (Level 1)
Have a burning question? Discover the opportunities at RC4 from our students and staff at the RC4 Info Booth located at the Student Village at ERC.
A Vibrant Student Life
RC4 is more than just a place to live - it's a home away from home, where lifelong friendships are forged. Explore the vibrant living and learning community at RC4!
Interest Groups
Want to try something new? Check out the various Interest Groups at the college, including arts, community service, lifestyle, sports and more!
Cognitio Pods
Cognitio is a platform for special academic interest groups and intellectual dialogue sessions in the form of informal tea sessions and workshops.
Events & Activities
From the Inter-House Games, Chamber Classics to Arts Night - there's never a boring day at RC4! Read about the wide array of events and activities at the college.
Our Diverse Curriculum
The University Town College Programme (UTCP) has an emphasis on multidisciplinary learning and active small-group learning. All classes at RC4 are capped at 15-18 students each.
With courses spanning across systems thinking, community engagement and entrepreneurship, RC4 hopes to prepare residents to be active global citizens in an ever-changing and challenging future.
My time in RC4 has the biggest highlight of my University journey. I am proud to call RC4 my second home and the people here my second family. This college has provided me countless of opportunities to help me grow to be the person I am today and I am ever so grateful for all the experiences gained and the Professors that have guided me through my years in the college.
Nurfatin Puteri Amirhamzah
RC4 has been an amazing and huge part of my student life at NUS. I would say it is the people I met at RC4 who made my experience there unforgettable. I’m forever thankful for the strong circle of support from both my friends and Profs there. We were there for each other through the highs and lows of our University days - we helped each other tide through the toughest of days and celebrated the best of them together too!
My time at CASA IG in RC4 was a total game changer, which helped me to connect with the community outside of NUS and discover the love of giving back. My experience with CASA IG eventually convinced me to take the leap of faith to start a career in social services instead of one related to my major.
Seah En Qi
Welcome to RC4! I consider RC4 my second home, a home that contains a vibrant community of diverse individuals. I have enjoyed my time immensely here, and it has been really heartwarming to see each house bond through the various activities, both house-wide and college-wide. I hope you all get to experience what I have right here at RC4.
Aaron Lee Wei Qi
My stay in RC4 has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. It has been a truly eye-opening discovery filled with personal growth and of course, lots of fun. I really appreciate being able to take part in different interest groups, from OrcaTech to RC4rsty, and try out new hobbies each time!
Vanshiqa Agrawal
RC4 enabled me to go wild trying out new things, like Theatre and Touch Rugby. I also spent time with some fascinating geeks and learnt about domains beyond mine. RC4 was/is the Hufflepuff college of UTown. We did our best and didn't take ourselves too seriously.
I think I flourished because I had the freedom and time to re-try things I wasn't initially competent at doing. Academically, I got better at thinking about systems. RC4 was where I first heard of Donna Meadows' 12 Leverage Points to Intervene in a System and I really love it. If the article inspires you too, come to RC4
Jessica Nagulendran
RC4 is my home on campus, where it was fun, enriching and most of all, restful. School could have been tough, but my friends at RC4 have made it easier. I enjoy the time I spent in RC4, forging new friendships through the years and meeting people from all corners of NUS.
RC4’s modules and perspectives sessions on a wide range of topics exposed me to areas outside of my chosen field of study. Particularly, the systems thinking and system dynamics modules at RC4 helped us to take a step back to look at social issues on a big picture level.
Sam Yong
Join RC4!
Residential College applications will begin on 9 March 2026.
