Orientation and Onboarding

Dear Students,

We are excited to extend a warm invitation for you to join and participate in the New Student Orientation and Onboarding Program 2023 at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). This comprehensive orientation and onboarding program is designed to provide you with essential information and resources to ensure a smooth transition into your academic journey with us. During the orientation, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with our state-of-the-art campus, meet fellow incoming students, engage with faculty members, and gain insights into the exciting opportunities that await you at MBZUAI. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you embark on a fulfilling and enriching learning experience. Please mark your calendars and bring your enthusiasm.

Agenda (To be delivered 100% in person)      

	Monday 14th August
9:00 – 9:45	Students arrive at the multi use hall (MUH) and receive their student ID and welcome bag
10:00 – 10:15	Official University welcome address
10:15 - 11:00	Provost address
11:00 - 11:15	Comfort Break (tea/coffee/snacks)
11-15 - 11:45	Dr. Fajri Koto- Adjusting to life in Abu Dhabi
12:00 – 2:00	Welcome lunch
2:00 – 3:30	Cultural Awareness Session (Ask Ali)

 

	Tuesday 15th August
9:00 – 9:45	Students arrive at the multi use hall (MUH) and receive their student ID and welcome bag
10:00 – 11:00	Course Co-Ordinator’s
11:00 - 11:15	Comfort Break (tea/coffee/snacks)
11:15 - 12:15	Academic advising
12:30 – 1:30	Lunch
2:00 – 5:00	Group A Trip to the Louvre. Group B Trip to Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace)

 

	Wednesday 16th August
9:00 – 9:45	Welcome: Educational Affairs
9:45 - 10:00	Director: Facilitates
10:00 - 10:15	Registrar
10:15 - 10:30	Careers + Internships
10:30 – 10:45	Library
10:45 - 11:00	Student Health Service
11:00 - 11:30	Comfort Break (tea/coffee/snacks)
11:30- 11:45	Counselling Service
11:45 - 12:00	IT
12:00 - 12:15	Campus Life
12:15 - 12:30	Alumni Relations
12:30 - 12:45	Graduate Student Council
12:45 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00 – 5:00	Group A - Trip to Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace), Group B - Trip to the Louvre