Public Affairs

AUK welcomed new students for the spring 2022 semester through a virtual orientation followed by week-long virtual and on-campus activities attended by new and returning students.
 
Organized and presented by the Office of Student Life, Division of Student Affairs, the new student orientation event—which takes place at the start of each new academic year and at the beginning of the spring semester—prepared students to effectively shift into university life. The students were introduced to services from the Campus Services Department, Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid, IT Department, the library, the Writing & Tutoring Center, Counseling Center, and Office of Student Life. The session gave students the tools and information needed to become academically prepared, socially successful, and comfortable in AUK. The presentations were followed by online games in breakout rooms with smaller groups to encourage students to socialize and meet new friends. 
 
Welcome Week was held during the first week of the spring semester to encourage new and returning students to get involved in activities outside the classroom. Activities included an array of games as well as opportunities to foster new friendships and for students to be familiar with the Division of Student Affairs staff and services, as well as a movie night, clubs fair, and sporting events. Both orientation and Welcome Week events concluded with prizes given to students who participated and won games.

Commenting on the orientation and Welcome Week, the dean of student affairs, Ms. Hala Al-Abdulrazzaq said, “We are honored to welcome the class of 2026 to the new student orientation and our returning students to a joyous and social welcome week this semester. The entire AUK community has been eager to return to campus. We are delighted to see such positive student engagement, and we wish all students the best of luck in their studies in AUK.”
 
 

Division of Student Affairs staff and students engaging in different activities during welcome week