SOC_UG_FAQs_230710 - FAQ GUIDE - Pre-allocated Courses, Course Bidding, and Timetable

Sep 26, 2026

FAQ Guide for NUS School of Computing undergraduate studies answers questions commonly asked by SoC freshmen during faculty course briefings. It covers pre-allocated courses for the first semester, including lecture slot arrangements, dropping and re-bidding rules, and how to handle lecture group changes and course record inconsistencies. It also explains when students can start course bidding, how tutorial and lab selection works, DYOC semester-1 eligibility, and academic planning for overload/underload, plus timetable slot selection and clash constraints.

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1. PRE-ALLOCATED COURSES

1.1. Will our courses be pre-allocated at first semester?

1.2. What are the pre-allocated courses?

1.3. Are the pre-allocated courses lecture slots already fixed or can we choose them after round 1 of bidding?

1.4. Can I drop a pre-allocated course and rebid for another one?

1.5. For changing of lecture group for pre-allocated course, do we have to drop it and rebid, or do we submit an appeal?

1.6. How do I drop my pre-allocated course on CourseReg?

1.7. Is it possible to write in to SoC to further pre-allocate more courses?

1.8. Can I clarify when will the pre-allocated mods be released?

View courses">1.9. Course inconsistency between CourseReg and Academic Records > View courses

1.10. When should we begin reaching out if we have no or not all 3 courses pre-allocated?

2. COURSE BIDDING

2.1. When can we start bidding for our courses?

2.2. Do we choose the tutorial and lab sessions during round 1 of course registration?

2.3. Am I allowed to take Design Your Own Course (DYOC) in Semester 1?

3. OVERLOADING/UNDERLOADING

3.1. After the 1st semester, what will be the maximum units that I can take up in a semester?

3.2. Can I under-load in my final semester?

4. TIMETABLE

4.1. How do we choose between different tutorial and lab sessions?

4.2. I’m taking a second major in Statistics, but the ST1131 and CS1010a lect

2023 FAQ GUIDE This document provides answers to a variety of questions asked by SoC freshmen at the faculty course briefings for Undergraduate Studies. The questions and answers have been organized into various topics. NUS SCHOOL OF COMPUTING The information in this FAQ is provided for general reference only. Readers are reminded to refer to up-to-date information that may come in the form of website or email communications. For specific advice, seek professional assistance. 1. PRE-ALLOCATED COURSES 1.1. Will our courses be pre-allocated at first semester? SOC freshmen will be pre-allocated about 3 courses in the first semester. You can check via CourseReg- [View My Classes] The user guide on CourseReg for students can be found here: [https://nus.edu.sg/coursereg/docs/ModReg-Student-User-Guide.pdf](https://nus.edu.sg/coursereg/docs/ModReg-Student-User-Guide.pdf) 1.2. What are the pre-allocated courses? It will be dependent on your course of study. You may check for details via the CourseReg- [View My Classes] to find out more on allocated ones. 1.3. Are the pre-allocated courses lecture slots already fixed or can we choose them after round 1 of bidding? Pre-allocated courses come with lecture slots which you do not need to bid for separately. However, note that you still need to bid for tutorials/labs/recitations, etc. 1.4. Can I drop a pre-allocated course (seen on CourseReg) and rebid for another one in my first semester? Yes, you can drop your course via CourseReg. However, pre-allocated courses once dropped, will not be reinstated by administrator again. Please check Vacancy Report at [https://www.nus.edu.sg/CourseReg/resources.html](https://www.nus.edu.sg/CourseReg/resources.html) before making decisions as the course quotas are not sufficient to serve the whole cohort in a single semester. 1.5. For changing of lecture group for pre-allocated course, do we have to drop it andrebid, or do we submit an appeal? If you decide to change the lecture group of pre-allocated courses, you will need to drop the course via CourseReg. Please remember to check Vacancy Report first because there may not be any more seats for you to bid in the group you prefer. 1.6. How do I drop my pre-allocated course on CourseReg? Please refer to the user guide: [https://nus.edu.sg/coursereg/docs/ModReg-Student-User-Guide.pdf](https://nus.edu.sg/coursereg/docs/ModReg-Student-User-Guide.pdf) 1.7. Is it possible to write in to SoC to further pre-allocate more courses? Generally, no. Pre-allocation is meant only for required courses. 1.8. Can I clarify when will the pre-allocated mods be released? Please check regularly via CourseReg – [View My Classes] to check on the pre-allocated courses. 1.9. In CourseReg under [View My Classes], I am currently pre-allocated 2 courses. However, under Academic Records > View courses, I am only shown one of those courses, may I know which to follow? Sometimes, the records are not synchronised on time because the synchronisation of course enrolment from CourseReg staging to EduRec and to Canvas is done in batches. You may wish to check again later. If the inconsistency remains, please drop an email [to](to socug@comp.nus.edu.sg)[ ](to socug@comp.nus.edu.sg)[socug@comp.nus.edu.sg](to socug@comp.nus.edu.sg) 1.10. At what point (what date) should we begin reaching out if we have no or not all 3 courses pre-allocated on myEduRec/CourseReg? By CourseReg Round 1. The schedule is available via: [https://www.nus.edu.sg/CourseReg/docs/UGCPE_CourseRegSchedule.pdf](https://www.nus.edu.sg/CourseReg/docs/UGCPE_CourseRegSchedule.pdf) 2. COURSE BIDDING 2.1. When can we start bidding for our courses? You can do so from CourseReg Round 1 after completing the Academic Plan Declaration Exercise. Please complete this step at least 24 hours in advance before you can access CourseReg features. 2.2. Do we choose the tutorial and lab sessions during the round 1 of cou

FAQs

How many courses are pre-allocated in the first semester, and where can students check them?

SoC freshmen are pre-allocated about 3 courses in the first semester. Students can check via CourseReg through “View My Classes.”

If a pre-allocated course is dropped in the first semester, can it be reinstated by administrators?

No. Pre-allocated courses once dropped will not be reinstated by the administrator again. Students should check the Vacancy Report before making decisions.

When can students start bidding for courses, and what preparation is required?

Students can start bidding for courses from CourseReg Round 1 after completing the Academic Plan Declaration Exercise. The step must be completed at least 24 hours in advance to access CourseReg features.

Sep 26, 2026

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