To all NUS Students from the Graduating Cohort of 2025: We would like to wish you a Happy Graduation! Congratulations on your momentous achievement!

For such an important occasion, why not commemorate them with some pictures taken on campus before you graduate? 

Besides the iconic UCC “I Was Here” statues and UTown “NUS” display, here is a handy guide of several more unique and noteworthy spots you might not have known about!

1. Outside Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

(Jia Yue, Graduate from Faculty of Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Lion wearing a Faculty of Science hood.)

Positioned right outside the University Cultural Centre (UCC) is the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. With the diverse backdrop of blue skies and wooden planks, as well as its close proximity to UCC and NUS Museum, do drop by to snap a few pictures!

**Do note: Non-Music Faculty students are not allowed to enter YST Conservatory of Music for photo-taking.

HOW TO GET THERE: Take a bus to Museum Bus Stop or drop at Raffles Hall and walk over!

2. Or perhaps a higher vantage point? (YST)

(Dun Liang, Graduate from the Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Bear with Computer Science Hood)

Want to get a bird’s eye view of the sky? Well, you’re in luck! Simply head up the staircase to get an unobstructed view for your photos! 

HOW TO GET THERE: Simply head to the side of the section (right in front of Bar Bar Black Sheep and you will see a staircase leading you upwards!)

3. Outside Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

(Jia Yue, Graduate from Faculty of Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Lion wearing a Faculty of Science hood.)

Another popular spot would be the bridge connecting YST to LKCNHM. Take a picture with the iconic brown building!

HOW TO GET THERE: A few seconds walk from YST and you’ve arrived!

Or perhaps you would like to see things from a…different perspective?

(Arko, Graduate from Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, with Graduation Lion wearing the hood from Faculty of Computer Science.)

Presenting another side of the iconic LKCNHM, and taking pictures with the native plants instead! Simply walk over from the bridge to the other side, and shoot away!

4. Just Beside CREATE Building

(Jia Yue, Graduate from Faculty of Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Bear wearing a Faculty of Science hood.)

(Dun Liang, Graduate from the Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Lion with Computer Science Hood)

You might have caught a glimpse of this building several times while entering UTown, however, did you know that it also offers you a clear, unobstructed view of the sky?

Psst…Do take during the Golden Hour for those radiant sunset pictures!

HOW TO GET THERE: Take a bus to UTown, drop and walk over!

5. Not forgetting the iconic #NUS at UTown Field

(Arko, Graduate from Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, with Graduation Bear wearing the hood from Faculty of Computer Science.)

No Graduation montage is complete without a picture with the #NUS plaque to symbolise that well, you’ve graduated at hashtag NUS.

6. And the UTown Field of course! Picnic anyone?

(Dun Liang, Graduate from the Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Lion with Computer Science Hood)

How can we forget the iconic green patch that is our very own UTown Field? Where many a student would walk past — dashing to class and grabbing a cuppa from Starbucks, of course.

7. Stephen Riady Centre Rooftop and a Sky Full of Clouds

(Arko, Graduate from Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, with Graduation Bear wearing the hood from Faculty of Computer Science.)

(Dun Liang, Graduate from the Faculty of Computer Science, 2025, posing with Graduation Bear with Computer Science Hood)

Do you, too, enjoy taking pictures with a sky full of clouds? Bask in the beautiful sunset by heading upstairs to take some amazing sky photos! Don’t forget to bring along your best friend (our Grad Bear or Lion) too!

HOW TO GET THERE: Head to Stephen Riady Centre and take the lift to Level “R” for Rooftop.

Want to get a Grad Buddy for yourself?

Limited stocks available, do head down to NUS Co-op@Central Forum and NUS Co-op@LT27 soon to grab yours today! Also available at our online store (only Bachelor Bears & Lions).

https://www.nuscoop.sg/nus-memorabilia/nus-gifts/nus-commencement

Psst…we’re currently having a promo for $5 OFF of your purchase of Grad Bear or Lion ONLINE! Promo ends on the 8th July 2025, while stocks last!*

*promo code 25NUSGPOFF$5 is not applicable for purchase at stores.

Introducing our new Grad Buddies: PHD Grad Bear and Lion!

Many of you have asked for it…and we’ve heard you! Introducing our PhD Graduation Bears and Lions in their iconic green stripes and adorable Bonnet hat! 

Our PhD Graduation Bears and Lions are available for sale now at $70 and $60 respectively! Limited stocks! Grab early!

NUS Co-op will be setting a booth to sell souvenirs, flowers and plaques during the Commencement period from 10 - 21 July 2025 at the University Cultural Centre.

With the New Year comes New Accessories!

Back for its second year and counting is the 2025 Gold Lapel Pin!

A popular staple amongst graduates, what better way to showcase your bear and lion than “dating” it? No need to repeat your graduation year for the hundredth time to visitors and friends!

What better way to show your hard work than with a Commemorative Plaque?

(Above: ZEN Plaque, Below: Acrylic Plaque, House of Poroseal)

There’s no better way to show your hard work than with a commemorative plaque! With your qualifications photo printed on high quality aluminium, we’re sure you’ll admire it for years to come!

Want to check out more? Click here!

What are your favourite kind of flowers?

Above: Fresh Gerberas Bouquet with Graduation Plush Bear

Below: Fresh Roses Bouquet with Graduation Plush Bear 

Ahhh Flowers. An iconic gift for every special occasion, and for good reason! Ranging from Roses to Gerberas, pre-order for that peace of mind and collect it on Commencement Day!

Interested to see more designs? Click here!

We at NUS Co-op would like to extend a hearty congratulations to our Graduating Cohort of 2025, may your best season (yet!) commence!