College of Health Sciences New Student Orientation Schedule - AY 2026-2027
| Day 1: Wednesday, 19th of Aug 2026 Main Venue: DMU, 2nd Floor Hall 205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Activity | Facilitator / Group | Venue |
| 07:30 Doors Open | Registration, transportation, Hostel & FAQ | Round hall | |
| 8:00-9:20 | Attendance, Welcome & Refreshments | Ihrena | DMU Hall 205 |
| 9:20-10:00 | Vice Chancellor's Welcome & College Dean's Speech Official welcome to DMU, introducing the University's vision, values, academic culture, and your journey as a future healthcare professional. | Prof. Sherief Khalifa and Prof. Maxime Merheb | DMU Hall 205 |
| 10:00-11:00 | COHS ADAA Orientation Learn about the academic curriculum, university regulations, assessment methods, and what to expect throughout your academic journey. | Prof. Maxime Merheb, Ms. Cherish Larraine | DMU Hall 205 |
| 11:00-12:00 | DMU Student Affairs Learn about student life, university policies, extracurricular activities, transportation, accommodation, student support services, and campus engagement opportunities. | Ms. Meriam Atef, Mrs. Alaa Adel, Ms. Hina Sher, Mrs. Sadaf Sana | DMU Hall 205 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Break | DMU Hall 205 | |
| 1:00-2:00 | IT & LMS Training Learn how to access your university email, Learning Management System (LMS), student portal, Wi-Fi, and other essential digital platforms. | IT Staff, Mr. Ali Hantash | DMU Hall 205 |
| 2:00-3:00 | COHS Student Success Center Discover the academic support, advising, attendance policies, tutoring, and student success services available to help you achieve your goals. | Dr. Haya Alshawa, Mrs. Aisha Abdallah, Ms. Patricia Amurao | DMU Hall 205 |
| Day 2: Thursday, 20th of Aug 2026 Main Venue: DMU, 2nd Floor Hall 205 | |||
| Time | Activity | Facilitator / Group | Venue |
| 7:30-8:00 | Attendance & Refreshments | Ihrena | DMU Hall 205 |
| 8:00-9:00 | Student Life & Engagement Learn about the Student Council, student clubs, leadership opportunities, campus activities, and the well-being services that enrich the student experience at DMU. | Ms. Alaa Adel | DMU Hall 205 |
| 9:00-10:00 | Health and Safety Orientation Understand laboratory safety procedures, emergency protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and safe laboratory practices. | Mrs. Anuoluwapo Famodu | DMU Hall 205 |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break | DMU Hall 205 | |
| 10:30-11:30 | Introduction to Library Explore the library's facilities, borrowing services, online databases, research tools, and academic resources available to support your studies. | Mr. Abdul Hafeez Zafar | DMU Hall 205 |
| 11:30-12:00 | QAIE Session Educational quality, and how students can contribute through feedback, evaluations, and continuous improvement. | Dr. Sarah, Deepthy, Tina | DMU Hall 205 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Exam Soft Training Learn how to use Exam Soft for computer-based exams, complete a mock assessment, and receive technical guidance. | Mrs. Fatema Alzahraa Ali | DMU Hall 205 |