Yale-NUS College students will be those who possess:

• a strong record of academic achievement
• demonstrated leadership potential
• an appetite to become critical thinkers capable of rigorous and insightful analysis
• the skills to communicate effectively and engage meaningfully with fellow students
• the motivation to stretch their capacities and make the best use of the College's extraordinary resources, both academic and non-academic
• genuine appreciation for different perspectives and individuals with different backgrounds, interests, and ambitions
• consideration for others and an interest to serve broader society
• the resilience, flexibility, and leadership skills to solve problems and function as high-performing change agents in a variety of demanding careers.