Program for the Orientation Meeting for New Students for the Academic Year 2024-2025

1. New student reception ceremony - University colleges (excluding Medical Colleges)

   Sunday, September 1, 2024 , 11:00 AM at the University City Hall

2. New student reception ceremony - Medical Colleges

   Monday, September 2, 2024 at: 11:00 at Al-Razi Hall, Medical Colleges (M24).

3. New graduate studies student reception ceremony in the University City Hall

   Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM

4. Organizing orientation meetings in each college, according to the following schedule:

College	Day/Date	Time	Location
College of Fine Arts College of Law	Tuesday, 3/9/2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	To be determined by the Dean of the College
College of Sciences College of Communication	Wednesday, 4/9/2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	To be determined by the Dean of the College
College of Sharia and Islamic Studies College of Arts and Humanities	Thursday, 5/9/2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	To be determined by the Dean of the College
College of Engineering College of Computing	Tuesday, 10/9/2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	To be determined by the Dean of the College
College of Business Administration	Wednesday, 11/9/2024	11:00 AM	To be determined by the Dean of the College
Orientation Meeting to introduce Services and Activities for Students with Disabilities in Collaboration with the University Resource Center	Thursday, 12/9/2024	11:00 AM	To be arranged with the Resource Center
Meeting between the Dean of Student Affairs and New Resident Students	Tuesday, 17/9/2024	To be determined	Student Dining Hall
Meeting between the Dean of Female Student Affairs and the Head of Housing with New Female Resident Students	Tuesday, 17/9/2024	To be determined	Female Student Dining Hall
Sports Festival for New Students Titled "Tele-Match" Featuring Competitive and Recreational Sports Competitions	Sunday, 22/9/2024	To be determined in collaboration with the Sports Complex for Boys and Girls	Sports Complex
Guided Tour of Sharjah City for Non-Resident Male Students in Collaboration with Shurooq	Thursday, 26/9/2024	To be determined based on Shurooq's approval	-
Guided Tour of Sharjah City for Non-Resident Female Students in Collaboration with Shurooq	Saturday, 28/9/2024	To be determined based on Shurooq's approval	-

• The Dean of each college will appoint a coordinator for organizing the orientation sessions according to the attached dates, in coordination with the relevant departments (Admissions, Registration, Deanship of Student Affairs).
• The colleges are responsible for inviting students and providing the necessary hospitality during the meetings with the deans as scheduled above.
• Faculty members are instructed to dedicate five minutes at the beginning of each lecture to engage in a dialogue with students about negative behaviours on campus and encourage positive behaviours. This initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between professors and students, ensuring it extends beyond just academic matters.
• The University will present symbolic gifts to new students, which will include a sports bag bearing the University's logo.

Note (1):

The Student Council will prepare a series of informational videos about the University's classrooms, facilities, and services in collaboration with the Media Center.

Note (2):

An email will be sent to all new students from the Admissions Department, inviting them to attend the general orientation sessions on September 1, 2, and 15. The colleges will announce the specific dates listed in the schedule above to the new students.

Note (3):

The Public Relations Department will coordinate with the University City Management to book the hall on the specified dates after approval from the University Chancellor.

1. A reception ceremony for new students from all University colleges, excluding the medical colleges.

   Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the University City Hall.

2. Reception Ceremony for New Students in the Medical Colleges at the University.

   Monday, September 2, 2024, at Al Razi Hall, Medical Colleges (M24) at 11:00 AM.

3. Organizing orientation meetings in each college, according to the following table:

College	Date	Time 0020	Location
Fine Arts Law	Tuesday, September 3, 2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	Location to be determined by the Dean
Sciences Communication	Wednesday, September 4, 2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	Location to be determined by the Dean
Sharia Arts	Thursday, September 5, 2024	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	Location to be determined by the Dean
Engineering Computing	Tuesday, September 10, 2023	11:00 AM 1:00 PM	Location to be determined by the Dean
Business Administration	Wednesday, September 11, 2024	11:00 AM	Location to be determined by the Dean
Introductory Meeting for Services and Activities for Students with Disabilities in collaboration with the University Resource Center	Thursday, September 12, 2024	11:00 AM	Location to be coordinated with the Resource Center
Meeting with the Dean of Student Affairs and New Students in Dorms	Tuesday, September 17, 2024	Time to be announced later	Students' Cafeteria Lobby
Meeting with the Dean of Student Affairs and the Dorms Director with New Female Students in Dorms	Tuesday, September 17, 2024	Time to be announced later	Women's Cafeteria Lobby
Sports Festival for New Students "Telematch"	Sunday, September 22, 2024	Time to be determined in collaboration with the Sports Complex for Men and Women	Sports Complex
Introductory Tour of Sharjah City for Non-Resident Students in collaboration with Shurooq	Thursday, September 26, 2024	Time to be determined based on Shurooq's approval	-
Introductory Tour of Sharjah City for Non-Resident Female Students in collaboration with Shurooq	Saturday, September 28, 2024	Time to be determined based on Shurooq's approval	-

• The Dean of each college shall appoint a coordinator to organize the orientation meetings according to the dates provided, in coordination with the relevant departments (Admissions, Registration, and Student Affairs).
• The colleges are responsible for inviting students and providing the necessary refreshments during the meetings with the deans as outlined above.
• A directive will be issued to faculty members to dedicate the first five minutes of each lecture to discuss certain negative behaviours on campus and promote positive conduct. This initiative aims to ensure that professors remain connected with their students beyond academic content and lectures.
• The University will present symbolic gifts to new students (a sports bag featuring the university's logo)