AFU Experience

The student activities carried out by all departments and colleges at the university, both on campus and outside are connected to the University’s objectives, mission and vision scheduled in each semester. Student activities are supervised by the Deanship of Student Affairs and must be approved by the management prior to the implementation of the activity. Activities are scheduled in the university calendar and advertised on the website and each activity is evaluated based on the University’s vision, mission and objectives.

Al Falah University seeks to facilitate continuous communication with its graduates and help them develop their abilities to meet the challenges they may face in the labor market and provide guidance to them to complete their higher education. The deanship organizes some activities and events that are consistent with the vision and mission of the University. Al Falah University tries to strengthen the relationship between the university and its graduates, to develop a sense of participation among graduates, and to encourage joint cooperation between graduates and the university to provide better service to the community. Graduate activities are planned early in each semester.

Al Falah University organizes an orientation for new students to acquaint students with the different disciplines offered at the university. College Deans provide a clear picture of the colleges, requirements of the study, study plan & services provided. The Deanship of Student Affairs offers a presentation of all extracurricular activities at the university while the concerned department heads provide information about facilities and other pertinent information the students require.

Al Falah University aims to prepare and implement an academic guidance program to assist students in the field of academic excellence. This is done through new students’ orientation and induction. Academic advisor from each college are available to provide guidance regarding academic programs. Students with low GPA are assisted via additional lectures in the Knowledge Center to further explain the course subject to the students. The advising process is not only limited to the academic aspect but also for career development.

AFU students have the opportunity to obtain specialized psychosocial counseling on the development of psychosocial skills based on the theories of psychology. The Deanship of Student Affairs offers scientific consultations on time management, anxiety reduction strategies, mindfulness, empathy and other skills to help achieve academic and social success

Contract agreements with many institutions operating in the country, which provide an opportunity for students to see the opportunities available.

Starting University could be a daunting task and overwhelming. Coping with the stress might be challenging, and it is in this regard that the Student Affairs Unit at Al Falah University instituted its Counseling Services to help students discuss their anxieties. Counselors treat issues in the utmost confidential and professional way within a safe environment to make the students feel protected and secure.

The Counseling Service is available to students undergoing immense difficulties dealing with personal problems and academic struggles. The service is also offered to enhance the competencies of students by arranging for opportunities and occasions that will help develop their abilities and discover new ones.

Al Falah University seeks to maintain a healthy environment, as well as the safety and well-being of its students by conducting awareness seminars and health-related events and activities. A questionnaire is distributed, and each student is asked to indicate their health status and if they have a health condition requiring special care. A report of the students’ visit to the First Aid Room is discussed in the weekly Deans’ Council. Furthermore and in response to the requirements of UAE Laws and Regulations, Al Falah University aims to protect and promote the health of the AFU community and their visitors, to enhance public health practice and to support workforce development. AFU actively seeks to maintain a sanitized learning environment by preventing the development and spreading of diseases and illness.

AFU provides students, employees, teaching staff and visitors with a high level of safety. The Administration & management must maintain safety feeling against any risks. Being committed to safety, AFU permanently endeavors to maintain a safe environment. Hence, safety measures are precisely implemented; security gates are provided with well-experienced security officers and no person may enter into the premises unless he/she holds the relevant permit.

Al-Falah University seeks to facilitate continuous communication with its graduates and help them develop their abilities to meet the challenges they may face in the labor market and provide guidance to them to complete their higher education. The Office organizes some activities and events that are consistent with the vision and mission of the University. Al Falah University tries to strengthen the relationship between the university and its graduates, to develop a sense of participation among graduates, and to encourage joint cooperation between graduates and the university to provide better service to the community. The office is supervised by the Deanship of Student Affairs. Graduate activities are planned early in each semester.

The Career Development Service is offered to assist students and alumni with career planning and job search. Dean of Student Affairs is available to assist students in deciding their major, assessing their skills and interests, exploring job information, writing resumes and cover letters, polishing interview skill, and developing job-search strategies. The Dean of Student Affairs seeks to assist students by helping them relate their career goals to their educational goals. This process begins in the freshman year through the use of personal interest, values, skills and experiences and expands throughout a student’s university years to resume development, internships, graduate college planning and job search. Career development service is an important resource for all students - not just for job-hunting seniors. All students are encouraged to work with career services throughout their university experience in all career-related matters.

• Developing Job Seeking Skills Engaging students in developing job seeking skills (i.e. the ability to find jobs). Provide students with the opportunity to attend training courses or attend lectures, meetings and workshops in order to develop job-search strategies, basic skills to help them choose the appropriate specialization then seek the career. Empowering students with practical career preparation skills that will allow them to link personal values with career choices, equipping them with the appropriate skills is equally important in preparing them for future career success. Through appointments, workshops, Career Library resources, we provide tips on strategies to find the job a student wants.
• Basic Skills Enhancement for Professional and Social Success Career experience includes a professional side which is associated with the different tasks the individual has to do at work and another social emotional side that appears in the individual`s relationships with his or her colleagues. These factors pose a serious challenge to AFU to develop programs and services to promote social and emotional skills of its students in an effort to help them achieve social adjustment during and after the study period. A student’s possession of the skill of selfawareness helps him/her to become more aware of his thoughts, beliefs, assumptions and emotions and how those thoughts and emotions affect his/her behavior. Similarly, self-regulation assists them in the management of their thoughts, emotions and behavior and expresses them in a socially acceptable manner and in taking big steps toward social & professional adjustment.
• Preparation for Interviews Students can schedule appointment with the Dean of Student Affairs to discuss interviewing skills and procedures. They can also benefit from the opportunity of participating in lectures and meetings on the subject of preparing for the job interview.
• Preparation for Resume & Cover Letter Writing Students can sign-up for resume appointments with the Dean of Student Affairs to get feedback on their resumes or cover letters. Students also have the opportunity to participate in lectures and meetings on the subject of preparing a CV.
• Career Fairs The University seeks to encourage students to participate in the career fairs, in addition to organizing a day during the year, in which the various institutions and companies in the country are invited to the university to carry their search for prospective interns/employees. Each student has the opportunity to learn about available employment opportunities and required qualifications.
• The Internship Successful relationships with internal and external partners rely on frequent communication and on the development and maintenance of a mutual understanding of the value that these collaborations hold for students. The internship/training program is open to all majors. Students can sign-up for Internship appointments in their colleges and deanship of student affairs.