All TP full time and part time students are entitled to Office 365 ProPlus.

Students enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic are eligible for the Microsoft Office 365 license. Students must connect to the Internet once every 30 days to verify they are still eligible for the programme. Students who graduate or are no longer enrolled, will lose their license. When the license expires, students retain read-only access to their Microsoft Office files.

• Office 365 ProPlus for PC (Office ProPlus base applications)
• Office 365 ProPlus for Mac (Office for Mac base applications)
• Office Mobile for iPhone
• Office Mobile for Android

Each subscription license allows you to install Microsoft Office on up to five computers. You can also run Office Mobile for Android or iPhone on up to five mobile devices.

Yes. The software has the same features and functions as other versions of Office and can be used offline.

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• OneNote
• Access
• Publisher
• Outlook
• InfoPath

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook

You may enquire which version of MS office should you download or install for compatibility.

1. For existing MS office copies installed:
   

   If the version currently installed on your PC/notebook is 32 bit, you will need to download the 32bit version. The downloaded installer will prompt you on the version if you are not sure.

2. For new MS office installation:
   

   You may choose to download either 32bit or 64 bit Office 365 ProPlus depending on your PC or notebook’s Windows Operating Systems (such as Windows 7-32bit or Windows 8-64 bit). The versions will have to match for the installation.

If you encounter issues in the installation of Office 365 ProPlus, please provide:

1. a screenshot of the error messages;

2. the version of operating systems (e.g. Windows 8.1, MacOS Snow Leopard and etc.)

and send to itsm@tp.edu.sg for help.

You may refer to the website below for more information:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/education/products/office

With BYOD, students will be able to access software used by TP anytime, anywhere, with a portable device such as the notebook. With this mobility of working and accessing information, TP is preparing students for the industry, as they will be immersed in a digital environment during their course of study with enhanced learning experience. The necessary supporting facilities such as wireless network connectivity and power sockets will be provided to maximise the capabilities of their devices.

All students are required to bring their own personal notebook to school. They will be able to:

• access e-resources such as e-text books, videos, and educational apps;
• conduct online research and work on their assignments using their own notebook;
• use their own notebook in school and at home, thus enjoying convenience and accessibility to course-specific software whenever feasible; and
• contribute towards a greener environment.

Students may purchase the notebook from our appointed vendors or from any external public notebook roadshows. Please refer to here for more information on the offers from our notebook suppliers.

The notebook should meet the minimum notebook specification required for the diploma in study. Please refer to the “What to Buy” section at here for more information.

An existing notebook can be used if it meets the minimum notebook specifications required for the diploma in study. Please refer to here for more information.

The advantages of getting a notebook from the appointed vendors are as follows:

• 3 years on-site warranty
• Good pricing for the performance and warranty provided

Students may refer to the resources listed under “Software Portal” section at here.

Yes, students may refer to the software listed under “Software Portal” link at here.

Students who need to purchase a new notebook but face financial constraints may apply for the BYOD assistance scheme. Please visit here for more details to see if you are eligible and the type of notebooks available. Alternatively, students can also call our hotline at 6780 5959.

1. Click on the LOGIN button of the LMS landing page (https://tplms.polite.edu.sg/).
2. Enter your student email address: (e.g. 1234567A@student.tp.edu.sg)
3. Enter your email password: (e.g. TP<Barcode No.>@#&  (eg. TPG123456@#& ))

Note:
If you encounter ‘Sign On Error’ message while trying to login to your LMS account, please clear your browser cache and restart the browser. You should also logout from your Office365 session (https://login.microsoftonline.com/) before accessing LMS.

1. Select SSID ‘TP-STUDENT’ instead of ‘TP-STUDENT-2.4’
2. When prompted to setup password,
   • select 'PEAP' for EAP method
   • Enter your student account credentials
   • Select ‘Don’t’ validate’ under CA certificate
   • Click 'Connect'

Note:
Please remove existing TP-STUDENT-2.4 SSID by forgetting TP-STUDENT-2.4 SSID on your device (mobile phone or notebook) and then choose ‘TP-STUDENT’

1. User should just click “Submit and Email” button, and not click on the “Save” button.

1. Student should use their admin number as login ID, and barcode number  (e.g. TP<Barcode No.>@#&  (eg. TPG123456@#& ).

Steps for Self-Registration:

1) Turn on Wi-Fi for your mobile device.

2) Connect to SSID “TP-SURF”.

3) Click on “Or register for guest access” as shown below.

4) Fill in the required fields for the registration and click the “Register” button as shown in the below diagram.

Email Address*

Mobile Number

* This is mandatory

5) Upon successful registration, you will see the below “Account Created” page with the login credential.

6) You may sign on immediately by clicking the “Sign On” button.

7) An email of your login credential will be sent to your email inbox.

8) After you sign on, you will be prompted to read TP’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and click on “Accept” before you are allowed to connect to TP-SURF.

9) After you accepted the AUP, you will re-directed to TP’s web page.

Opportunity Fund can only be applied once in your entire studies in TP. To check for eligibility and to apply, please click here and scroll down to BYOD Financial Assistance Scheme section.

Students may submit the Opportunity Fund application for the new AY2024/2025 from June 2024 onwards.

Please click here, scroll down until you see the red banner labelled as BYOD Financial Assistance Scheme and click to expand it to see more details about this scheme.

Application must be submitted within 12 months from the invoice/receipt date.
For new students, you must be successfully admitted as a TP student at the point of purchase.

1. Soft copy of HECB/DPF award.

2. Soft copy of the (Tax) invoice/ Official Receipt in Singapore Dollars (SGD/S$).

3. For PFP students, additional documents are required if you are not recipient of DFP Bursary but have GHI ≤ $4,400 or PCI ≤ $1,100.

Supporting documents should be combined as ONE PDF document. Save the PDF in below format: Admission Number_Student Name (e.g. 2412345A_Mark Oei Jun Jie).  Max file size 3 MB.

Student may claim up to $1,000.00 for the notebook.

There is no restriction to the brand or the specification of the notebook that is purchased. However, student should check with their school to ensure the specifications meet the needs of their course. 

Applicant is allowed to claim for purchase of notebook only. IPads, tablets or desktops are not allowed.

Application will take about 4 to 6 weeks of processing upon complete submission of form and supporting documents.

All application results will be made known to the student via TP student email account.