DIVE Residential College (RC)
About
Freedom to imagine, initiate, and innovate outside the classroom – backed by real support.
At DIVE RC, we build destiny-shaping habits through a culture of play, within a vibrant residential living and learning experience:
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Imagination & Storytelling
• Collaboration & Community Building
• Leadership & Stewardship
At DIVE RC, we build destiny-shaping habits through a culture of play, within a vibrant residential living and learning experience:
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Imagination & Storytelling
• Collaboration & Community Building
• Leadership & Stewardship
Our Vision & Statement
To be a living-learning community that forms character, inspires purposeful action, and nurtures responsibility for others and the world.
The Residential College is a student-shaped living-learning community, built by students, for students, where students grow in character, values, mindsets, and purpose. Through shared living, reflection, and a culture of play, the RC cultivates curiosity, courage, empathy, responsibility, and integrity. It is committed to personal growth, mutual care, and a better world by design.
House system
Upon matriculation, all students are assigned to a House in Term 1. House affiliation is lifelong and remains the same throughout your undergraduate journey, irrespective of changes in year of study or hostel residency status.
Programmes and activities
While Freshmore students are automatically a part of DIVE RC upon matriculation, we welcome all SUTD students to join our activities.
StartSomething
StorySub
Develop storytelling and reflection skills around shared experiences.
DIYComm
Deliver impact beyond the classroom through student-led community projects.
Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Programme (UPOP)
House activities
Organised by student-run Houses for identity and community-building.
Dynamic workshops
Faculty and professional-run workshops for students.
Fireside chats
Where extraordinary speakers share lived journeys of leadership, inspiring stewardship, imagination, and collaboration.
Innovation Maker Breaker Space (IMBS)
A dedicated 24/7 space by students for students, for making and breaking.