Sulaiman Alrajhi University began on Wednesday the reception ceremony for new students for the academic year 1448 AH, under the theme “Your Beginning Makes Your Future”, marking the start of their university journey.
In his address during the ceremony, the University President, Dr. Muhammad A. Al-Mohaimeed, welcomed the new male and female students and congratulated them on beginning a new stage in their educational journey.
He affirmed that the move to university life is a pivotal point in shaping a student's character and building their future, noting that the choice of specialty is not merely an academic decision but a central step that defines the features of a career path and opens horizons for contributing to the development of society.
He also called on the students to make use of their university years to acquire knowledge, refine their skills and build relationships, and to benefit from the experience of the faculty, stressing that ambition, seriousness and initiative must be a fundamental pillar of their journey, and that they should not confine themselves to academic achievement alone but be open to activities and development programmes.
He concluded his address by emphasising the University's commitment to providing a supportive educational environment that produces competitive graduates who combine knowledge, skill and values.
The ceremony included a number of educational segments. Dr. AbdulAziz Ali Al Sakaker, Director of the Social Responsibility Administration, presented a segment entitled “How Do You Manage Your University Life?”, in which he addressed time management and prioritisation skills and the importance of taking part in student activities and voluntary work.
For his part, Mr. Mohammed Nasser Al Brady, Assistant Vice President for Student Experience, presented a segment entitled “University Values and the Charter of Values Compliance”, in which he reviewed the academic, skills and values pillars of the student experience and the system of charters governing student conduct.
Dr. Fahad Mohammed Alajlan, Director of the Campus Life Directorate, also reviewed the “Campus Life” system, which includes clubs, student councils, programmes, trips, skills hours and support services.
The ceremony featured a session entitled “Psychological Support and Adapting to University Life”, delivered by specialists from the Psychological Support and Counselling Unit, which addressed adapting to the university environment, dealing with psychological pressures and building positive relationships. Students also learned about scholarships and financial solutions, registration and academic advising procedures, and the technical services available.
The ceremony included an interactive competition that brought an atmosphere of enthusiasm among the new students, alongside an inspiring segment in which a number of students shared their university experience, affirming that the University is a space for self-discovery and for developing one's character.
The ceremony concluded with an interactive dialogue session bringing together Mr. Mohammed Nasser Al Brady and the new students, during which he answered their questions in a way that strengthened their awareness of the services and opportunities available to them at the University.
