Readmission applicants may apply to return to a valid DigiPen (Singapore) degree plan. The degree plan placement is decided by DigiPen (Singapore) and SIT, and is not open to student choice. A student who wishes to return to DigiPen (Singapore) after a break in enrollment may apply to do so by completing a readmission application to SIT during the application period and submitting required materials.
DigiPen (Singapore) cannot guarantee readmission into a student’s original degree plan due to limited availability of course offerings from previous degree curricula. The decision on degree plan is made by the Institute and is not open to student choice.
Change of Major
Students may apply to switch majors into a valid DigiPen degree plan for the new major. The degree plan placement is decided by DigiPen (Singapore) and SIT and is not open to student choice. Please refer to “Change of Major within DigiPen (Singapore)” on page 77-78 of the course catalog for the procedure.
DigiPen Initiated Degree Plan Change
Degree Plan changes may sometimes be initiated by the Institute. Current students may be offered the option to change into a valid degree plan based on DigiPen (Singapore) and SIT recommendation. This recommendation must be agreed upon by both institutions. DigiPen (Singapore) and SIT regularly reviews programs for rigor and continued relevance to the industries. As such, both institutions may determine that a more updated degree plan will be more beneficial to students in terms of program outcomes and occupational outlook. The degree plans for programs are reviewed by representatives (Provost, Program Director, Registrar and Compliance Officer) of both institutions.
Credit Exemption, Transfer Credit and Articulation
Students who have taken relevant modules in other institutions (postsecondary or university level), which are comparable in scope and content to courses offered at DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, may apply for credit exemption or transfer of credit. Credits awarded more than 5 years prior to enrolment into the current program will not be considered. A student must take a minimum of 50% of the entire program at the Institute (unless the student attended an institution with which the Institute has established an articulation agreement).
The following shows the various type of credit recognition accepted by DigiPen (Singapore):
| Type of Credit Recognition | Awarding Institutions | Grade Transfer and Count Towards CGPA | Credits Recognized as Fulfilment of Graduation Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Exemption | Postsecondary education or equivalent | No | Yes |
| Transfer Credit | Universities or equivalent | No | Yes |
| Articulation | College with an articulation agreement with the Institute | Yes | Yes |