Cinnamon College (USP)

USP is located in NUS University Town, where it has its very own residential college – Cinnamon College (USP). Within this unique space, USP students develop a sense of belonging through living and learning together, making full use of the facilities and resources. They take classes at the learn lobes adjacent to the college block; they share meals with peers and professors, and sometimes, alumni too; they play sports and organise events in the halls; and they hold numerous thoughtful discussions in the Master’s Commons, floors lounges, suites and their common lounge – fondly known as Chatterbox.

All USP students are expected to fulfil a two-year commitment of their living in the USP residential college (Cinnamon College). This will be in year one and a second year of choice. As USP students choose to do their second year of residential living, they have the freedom and flexibility to build their own unique experiences.

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Room Type and Rates

Cinnamon College (USP) has 21 floors with 600 rooms. Staying here are USP freshmen, seniors, professors and international students on exchange.

Students can opt for their choice of room on either mixed or single-gender floors. Room with special needs facilities are also available. Room rentals vary across categories, with air-conditioning charged on a pay-as-you-use basis.

For room rental rates, please refer to Hostel rates for colleges.

Students in the 6-bedroom apartment can enjoy their own living room within their apartment, in addition to the student lounge that is available on every floor.

Air-conditioning rates depend on the unit-hours in operation and the temperature setting of the air-conditioning system.

On average, the cost of running an air-conditioning system in a single room should not cost more than $2 a day if it is switched on for 8 hours in a day.

You may view a typical floor plan of Cinnamon College (USP) here.

For more information on the various financial assistance schemes available, please refer to Financial Aid & Scholarships on our website.

Dining

The dining hall is at the heart of the Cinnamon College (USP) community. All students living here will participate in the meal plan. You can find rich and diverse selection of food stations to choose their meals from, including Western, Malay, Indian, Chinese and a salad bar. Malay and Indian food stations provide Halal food for Muslim students. Dining hall is where students and professors catch up, share meals and have thoughtful discussions.

For Meal plan rates, please refer to Meal plan rates for colleges.

Operation Hours:

Breakfast *with free flow of toast and drinks
Monday to Saturday 7.00am – 10.30am
Dinner *with free flow of salad and drinks
Monday to Friday & Sunday 5.30pm – 9.30pm

For the month of Ramadan, dining hours will be adjusted for pre-dawn meal and break fast meal in the evening.

You may view the sample breakfast menu here and sample dinner menu here.

For more information on the various financial assistance schemes available, please refer to Financial Aid & Scholarships on our website.

Housing Application

USP students can apply to live here by submitting their housing application through the University Housing Management System (UHMS). Application will open at the same time as application for NUS undergraduate campus housing.

You are advised to read the instructions carefully before submitting your application. Please click here to apply.

For more information on the various financial assistance schemes available, please refer to Financial Aid & Scholarships on our website.

Housing Helpline

Contact Us

For more information on housing application process and rates, please refer to Office of Student Affairs, Housing Admission Services.

For housing matters and facilities in Cinnamon College (USP), please email Office of Housing Services (OHS), Cinnamon Management Office.

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