RUW students gear up for second semester

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at Royal University for Women (RUW) held its annual Student Orientation Programme on Sunday. 

In his welcome message to new students and their families RUW President Prof. Mazin Jumaah emphasised the world-class educational services that are provided by RUW to all students which help them become well-rounded, mature, leading individuals. Prof. Jumaah reiterated to students and parents that RUW offers an environment where students can excel in academia and Royal University for Women’s commitment to providing a quality education.

This was followed by a speech by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mona Suri, in which she talked about the academic programs and the importance of integrating to the RUW community as well as informing the students that each student will have an academic advisor to guide them through the four years of university. 

Dr.Suri also placed emphasis on quality mentioning the accreditation process and the rigorous procedures RUW places on academic staff and programs to ensure the highest quality of educational service to the students. 

Sameeneh Shirazie, Director of Student Affairs, welcomed students and their families explaining the various services, clubs and extra-curricular activities organized by the office as well as the facilities available to their use. She stressed that the Royal University for Women fosters a spirit of cooperation and warmth that encourages the students to grow and explore all the options available to them as students of the university. 

Sameeneh also mentioned the supporting facilities on offer at the university such as the student affairs office, the social counsellor, the health clinic, the residence, and the sports centre that hosts a 600 seater stadium and a swimming pool and gymnasium. 

Presentations by the Registrar at Royal University for Women Sami Mohammed and the Librarian Manager Sajitha Madan then followed. RUW Alumnae were also present during then event to offer inspiring words of advice to the new joiners. Representatives of student clubs were on hand to introduce the new joiners to their respective clubs. 

Following the formal event, PR staff assisted by members of the RUW Student Council in taking new students on a campus tour and were shown the facilities including the Library, Residence Halls, Art and Design Exhibition Center, Learning Center, Gym, Sports Centre & Stadium, Cafeteria and newly opened restaurants and retail spaces.