Deanship Centers and Units (Student Services)

Student Leadership Center

Vision

To nurture and develop students’ skills and talents across all fields.

Mission

To develop and enhance students’ skills through extracurricular activities and the provision of student services that contribute to creating a positive university environment, supporting their personal, professional, and academic growth.

Objectives

The Student Leadership Center seeks to achieve its mission through the Student Activities Unit and the Student Development and Services Unit, which focus on fulfilling the Center’s core objectives as follows:

• Developing students’ competencies and capabilities in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
• Preparing highly skilled and competent students who can keep pace with labor market requirements.
• Meeting all students’ needs and requirements to provide an attractive and supportive university environment.
• Offering a wide range of training programs and workshops that help develop students’ personal and practical skills, preparing them to become future leaders.
• Creating volunteer opportunities and motivating community engagement experiences that foster a spirit of giving and social interaction.
• Organizing and implementing events, exhibitions, and conferences to highlight students’ creativity and innovations.

• Supervising the Student Council, including elections and related activities.
• Supervising student clubs, including registration, activities, and annual reports.
• Organizing the annual Student Clubs Forum.
• Supervising students’ participation in events and competitions organized by external entities.
• Guiding and supporting student clubs to enhance their quality and maximize their benefits.
• Coordinating events that highlight students’ cultural heritage and nationalities, such as World Culture Day.

General Objectives of Student Clubs

• Organizing events and activities that highlight students’ efforts and creative achievements.
• Hosting lectures and activities that contribute to students’ overall personal and academic development.
• Developing leadership qualities and decision-making skills.
• Acquiring and exchanging experiences and skills required in the job market.
• Enhancing students’ skills and training them to assume responsibility.
• Raising awareness of community service and the importance of volunteering.
• Developing communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Discovering and nurturing students’ talents.
• Creating a supportive environment that encourages and develops students’ creativity and innovation.

• Club Advisor (a university-affiliated member, including faculty or administrative staff)
• Club President
• Vice President
• Club Members

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Miras Part-Time Employment Program

The Miras Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in their areas of interest. The word Miras signifies “flexibility and experience,” and the name was chosen to reflect the program’s objectives.

The program aims to offer students practical work experience in a professional environment that enhances their academic, professional, and personal development.

These experiences enable students to apply the theories learned in classrooms to real-world settings, gain awareness of professional expectations in the workplace, identify personal development needs, and acquire knowledge of various career pathways.

University Student ID Card

The electronic university ID card serves as the student’s official identification on campus. It allows students evening access to the campus for extracurricular activities such as football, table tennis, basketball, and swimming. In addition, it serves as the official student ID required for entry into final examinations.

Student Enrollment Verification Letter

An electronic student enrollment verification letter can be issued to all university students. Internal verification letters are issued by the Dean of Student Affairs, while external verification letters are issued by the University President.

Initiatives

Es’alni (Ask Me) Project

At the beginning of each academic semester, the Deanship organizes volunteer opportunities for current students through the Ask Me Project. This initiative aims to guide new students to administrative offices and classrooms and to respond to their inquiries.

Internal Volunteer Opportunities

The Deanship provides volunteer opportunities for students by involving them in organizing university events and activities conducted by deanships and colleges.

External Volunteer Opportunities

The Unit collaborates with external organizations to organize and supervise students’ volunteer participation with entities such as charities, hospitals, and the Riyadh Municipality.

Essential Skills Workshops

The Unit organizes workshops focused on essential skills that students need throughout their academic journey. These workshops aim to develop skills and strengthen students’ competencies in alignment with the University’s vision and objectives.

Vision

To foster an intellectually aware and resilient university environment capable of protecting students from extremist ideologies, helping introduce and develop values grounded in moderation and balance, and building a generation characterized by religious and national awareness, a strong sense of belonging, and positive, responsible behavior.

Mission

To promote intellectual awareness among University affiliates through programs based on moderation and balance, aimed at protecting thought from deviation, strengthening national belonging, and encouraging research and dialogue—thereby contributing to the development of a safe and innovative university community.

Objectives

The Intellectual Awareness Unit aims to achieve the following:

• Strengthening loyalty to religion, followed by allegiance to the nation’s leadership, and fostering a sense of national belonging.
• Raising students’ awareness of the risks associated with social media platforms and the spread of rumors and intellectual deviations through them.
• Protecting students from deviant and contradictory ideological trends.
• Establishing effective communication with governmental and non-governmental entities to support intellectual awareness programs at the University.
• Organizing joint cultural and social events among students of diverse cultural backgrounds and encouraging interaction among them in a way that promotes human dialogue and acceptance of cultural diversity.
• Enhancing cooperation among universities and relevant entities to conduct academic studies that identify factors contributing to a weakened sense of belonging among certain segments of society, and to develop effective strategies to address them.

Initiatives of the Intellectual Awareness Unit

• Unit Introduction Initiative A series of promotional publications disseminated through the University’s various media channels to introduce the Unit and its role.
• Awareness Ambassadors Initiative Engaging University affiliates from administrative and academic staff to volunteer as Intellectual Awareness Ambassadors and contribute to the Unit’s activities. This initiative enhances collaboration among affiliates and strengthens their role in supporting the Unit’s initiatives to protect students from deviant ideological trends.
• Our Values Initiative A set of innovative and non-traditional activities and programs targeting University affiliates, including male and female students, faculty members, and administrative staff. The initiative aims to encourage active participation and reinforce the importance of individual roles in building a safe and innovative university environment through activities aligned with participants’ interests, such as theater, sports clubs, and the arts.
• Digital Awareness Program This program aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with misleading digital content and the potential threats it poses to thought and behavior. It focuses on educating participants about media and digital misinformation techniques, training them on how to verify information, and promoting safe digital behavior. This is achieved through a series of workshops, awareness lectures, campaigns, and publications.

Student Educational Unit

Vision

A conscious and culturally aware student community that contributes to building a promising future.

Mission

To enhance student awareness by organizing activities and events, encouraging student participation, and establishing partnerships with relevant entities.

Objectives

• Raising students’ awareness of national priority issues in support of achieving the Kingdom’s Vision for a vibrant, prosperous, and ambitious nation.
• Encouraging student participation in awareness activities and developing their volunteer skills.
• Contributing to the instillation of Saudi personal values derived from national identity and Arab and Islamic culture among university students.
• Enhancing the University’s societal role in shaping awareness and preparing a culturally informed generation.
• Supporting the University’s efforts aimed at empowering youth.

Services

• Celebrating international days by sharing messages that carry positive values and meanings to promote student awareness and culture.
• Organizing educational forums and awareness lectures, and inviting experts to contribute to them.
• Organizing awareness campaigns for community programs and activities aimed at raising awareness among university students, whether offered by the University or external entities.
• Supporting students’ volunteer participation in various activities organized by the Unit.
• Encouraging community engagement and interaction through students and faculty members.

External Relations and Partnerships Unit

Vision

To establish a direct and central communication link for building productive, long-term partnerships and relationships, and to strengthen mutual cooperation between Prince Sultan University—represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs—and external entities from both the public and private sectors.

Objective

The Unit aims to build relationships with external entities, enhance cooperation with strategic partners, develop effective communication strategies with external audiences, and strengthen partnerships in a manner that serves the objectives of Prince Sultan University.

Services

• Establishing and strengthening communication channels between the Deanship and governmental and non-governmental entities to facilitate support and sponsorship for the Deanship’s activities and projects
• Building partnerships with organizations that support innovation, development, and entrepreneurship.
• Highlighting the University’s activities, roles, and academic and research capabilities, and showcasing its efforts in serving, developing, and advancing the community.
• Strengthening existing relationships and building new relationships with key external entities.

Deanship Centers and Units (Student Development)

The Center for Professional Development and Training

Vision

To be a leading center in developing and empowering the professional readiness of Talented students and graduates through an integrated digital institutional center that bridges the gap between academic education and the job market, while enhancing the competitiveness of Prince Sultan University graduates locally and globally.

Mission

The Center for Professional Development and Training (CPDT) is committed to delivering integrated digital professional services, including career guidance, training, and professional qualification. The Center operates within an institutional framework in collaboration with the units of the Deanship of Student Affairs, guided by principles of governance, impact measurement, and continuous improvement. This approach enhances the quality of the student experience and supports the university’s long-term development.

What Does the Center Offer?

• Career guidance to help students discover their career paths and build their professional futures.
• Development programs and workshops to enhance practical and professional skills.
• Support for job market readiness and the development of professional confidence.
• Preparation of students and graduates to compete for job and training opportunities.

Who Does the Center Serve?

• Prince Sultan University talented students.
• University graduates seeking to advance and develop their careers.

Why Choose the CPDT?

• Because it connects academic knowledge with professional realities.
• Because it empowers students to make informed career decisions.
• Because it enhances graduates’ competitiveness in the job market.
• Because it offers a modern and comprehensive professional experience.

Appointment Times

Remote and in-person appointments are available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Vision

To be a leading unit in organizing, guiding, and developing student talent through a sustainable institutional framework that promotes excellence and contributes to building qualified workforce capable of making a positive impact within and beyond the university.

Mission

The Talent Support Unit seeks to discover students with exceptional abilities and talents and guide them toward appropriate pathways and opportunities through an organized guidance model that operates in collaboration with the Deanship of Student Affairs. This model is grounded in governance, fairness, and impact measurement, supporting the quality of the student experience and future development.

What Does the Talent Support Unit Offer?

• Discovering and nurturing student talent across diverse fields.
• Guiding students toward development opportunities within and beyond the university.
• Supporting participation in competitions and specialized events.
• Connecting students with pathways that enhance their academic and professional excellence.
• Showcasing the achievements of talented students and supporting their participation in various events.

Talent Areas

The Talent Unit supports outstanding students in various fields, including:

• Technology, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analysis
• Research and Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership and Organization
• Media and Content Creation
• Arts (Drawing, Design, Photography, Music, and Theatre)
• Literature and Language
• Sports

Target group

The Talent Unit targets all Prince Sultan University students who possess outstanding abilities or talents, as well as those who wish to develop their skills and refine their potential within a supportive and stimulating university environment.

Why join the Talent Support Unit?

• Because it believes that every student has a talent worth discovering.
• Because it provides a supportive environment that fosters excellence and creativity.
• Because it connects talent with opportunity and achievement.
• Because it helps prepare students to compete and excel.

Expected Impact

• Fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the university community.
• Increasing student participation in specialized events and competitions.
• Supporting the university’s representation at local and international forums.
• Contributing to the development of a rich and sustainable student experience.

International Student Support Unit

Vision

Enabling the success of international students and researchers by providing expert services and guidance to deal with special international challenges

Objectives

• Identify the needs of all international students
• Meet with students regularly to measure their level of accommodation
• Prepare students to integrate smoothly into our culture.
• Provide a suitable environment for all students
• Hosting events that help students adapt to the Prince Sultan University environment.
• Addressing and assisting students in resolving any problems they may encounter during their educational journey at Prince Sultan University.

Services

Supporting the ISSU (International Students Club) and its events, as the university does not currently include scholarship students.

Alumni Relations Unit

Vision

The Alumni Relations Unit seeks to build an engaged global community that provides Prince Sultan University graduates with continuous value and extended support, thereby enhancing the University’s excellence and strengthening its relationship with its alumni.

Objectives

• Build sustainable, lifelong relationships between the University and its alumni throughout their professional and personal journeys.
• Enhance alumni engagement through events, programs, and continuous communication.
• Develop and maintain an accurate, up-to-date alumni database to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Highlight alumni success stories and achievements to enhance the University’s reputation and demonstrate its impact.
• Support students by connecting them with alumni as mentors, guest speakers, and professional experts.
• Establish an effective alumni network that serves the University community locally and globally.
• Increase alumni participation in university initiatives, volunteer work, and professional opportunities.
• Develop long-term strategic initiatives aligned with global best practices in alumni relations.
• Strengthen alumni sense of belonging and pride in their university identity.

Services

Alumni Data Management

Managing and regularly updating alumni records and contact information to ensure accuracy and continuity.

Alumni Events and Initiatives

Organizing reunions, networking events, orientation sessions, and tailored programs to strengthen relationships with alumni.

Communication and Information Updates

Issuing newsletters, announcements, invitations, and all alumni-related updates to ensure effective and ongoing communication

Alumni–Student Engagement Programs

Coordinating career mentoring programs, hosting guest speakers, and organizing initiatives that support students’ career pathways.

Strengthening Employer Relations

Connecting employers with the University’s students and alumni to support employment opportunities and foster collaborative partnerships.