Getting to Lee Foundation Theatre, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Lee Foundation Theatre

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

151 Bencoolen Street (Campus 3)

Singapore 189656

Refer here for NAFA Campus 3 location map.

Due to high traffic volume and limited parking lots, use of public transport is strongly encouraged.

By Train

• Bencoolen MRT Station DT21 (3-min walk)
• Rochor MRT Station DT13 (5-min walk)
• Bras Basah MRT Station CC2 (7-min walk)
• Bugis MRT Station DT14/EW12 (9-min walk)
• Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station NS24/NE6/CC1 (11-min walk)

By Bus

• Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen: Bus service 64, 65, 139
• Opposite NAFA Campus 3: Bus service 56, 131, 147, 166, 857, 980
• Sunshine Plaza: Bus service 56
• Before Bencoolen MRT station Exit A: Bus service 64, 65, 139

By Car

Car parks in NAFA Campus 3 and in proximity are indicated below for your reference.

The prevailing car parking rates are listed below for reference:

Registration and Reporting Time on the Day of Convocation

On the day of the convocation ceremony, all graduands must register within the stipulated reporting time at the Studio Theatre (Black Box), NAFA Campus 3 Wing A, Level 3.

The registration and reporting time is as follows:

Day 1: 3 August 2026

Day 2: 4 August 2026

Please note that graduands who fail to register by the stipulated reporting time will not be permitted to go on stage for the conferment of the diploma. It is advisable that you report early, in case of long queues at the registration counter.

You are to show your Graduate Admission Card and NAFA Student Card/NRIC/Passport to the registration staff as proof of your identity. Please note that the Graduate Admission Card will be issued to you when you collect your academic gown from Serangoon Broadway.

You have to surrender your NAFA Student Card, if any to the registration staff after your attendance is taken.

Upon successful registration, you will be ushered into the Studio Theatre (Black Box) to put on your academic gown and prepare to queue up according to your pre-assigned seating arrangement.

Please note that you must carry your Graduate Admission Card with you at all times and you are to hand the card to our staff just before you go on stage to receive your Diploma.

Putting on your Academic Gown

Please report early for the ceremony to allow sufficient time to put on your academic gown and hood. Staff from Serangoon Broadway will be present to assist you at the Studio Theatre.

Graduands are strongly advised not to bring any valuables to the convocation. NAFA will not be liable for any lost belongings. Kindly arrange for your family members or friends to take care of your personal items during the ceremony.

Getting Ready for the Ceremony

You are advised to put on your academic gown immediately after registration. After the closing of the registration, you will be queued according to your seat number sequence and will then be led by our ushers to enter the Lee Foundation Theatre for seating in an orderly manner.

Convocation Procedure

Our usher will guide you to the side of the stage to queue and prepare for the presentation of your diploma. When your name is announced, please proceed to the centre of the stage to receive your certificate folder from the Dean of Faculty.

You will shake hands with the Dean of Faculty and accept the certificate folder with both hands. A photograph will be taken at this moment.

Upon exiting the stage, you will receive a ticket number for your stage photo and our ushers will direct you to collect your graduation souvenir before returning to your seat in the Theatre.

Reception

We are pleased to invite you and your guests to a reception after the convocation ceremony. Our ushers will guide you to the reception area after the ceremony.