Welcome, CUD Future Maker.
Your journey starts at Dubai's #1 Ranked University.
Welcome to Canadian University Dubai (CUD)!
As a new member of the CUD community, you're joining a vibrant family of students from 140+ nationalities, united by curiosity, ambition, and a passion for making an impact.
Welcome to Dubai's Downtown University, where world-class education meets one of the world's most dynamic cities. Here, you'll discover new opportunities, build lifelong friendships, learn from inspiring faculty, and prepare to shape the future.
This is more than an orientation.
It's the beginning of your CUD story.
Your First Day at CUD
Everything you need to know before your journey begins.
Your first day is about more than collecting your student ID or attending presentations. It's your opportunity to meet your classmates, connect with your professors, discover your campus, and experience the vibrant community that will become your second home over the years ahead.
From your first welcome to your first campus tour, every moment is designed to help you feel connected, confident, and ready to begin your journey as a CUD Future Maker.
Your Orientation Experience
To ensure every student enjoys a personalised and engaging orientation experience, you'll be assigned to either Team Canada or Team UAE. While each team will follow its own schedule throughout the day, both experiences have been thoughtfully designed to introduce you to university life, help you build new connections, and prepare you for a successful start at CUD.
Find your team below and explore your orientation journey.
Team UAE
| Time | Experience | Location | What You'll Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Future Maker Welcome | HUB Auditorium | Begin your CUD journey by checking in, collecting your Future Maker Welcome Kit, enjoying breakfast bites, receiving exclusive giveaways, and meeting your fellow classmates. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Welcome to the CUD Community | HUB Theatre | Receive an official welcome from the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of First Year Students, while discovering the essential resources, student support services, registration guidance, campus facilities, and your rights as a CUD student. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Your CUD Journey Starts Here | HUB Theatre | Explore everything you need to thrive during your first year, including Student Affairs, your First Year Success Guide, library services, academic support, and opportunities to continue your studies through CUD's Canadian transfer pathways. |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Get Connected | Breakout Rooms | Activate your digital campus by setting up MyCUD, your student portal, university email, and the essential platforms and technology you'll use throughout your studies. |
| 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Meet Your Community | Breakout Rooms – HUB Building | Connect with your classmates through interactive icebreaker activities led by the Student Council and start building friendships that will last throughout your university journey. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Meet Your Faculty | SOM Building | Meet your professors, connect with your School, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the exciting academic journey that lies ahead. |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Discover Your New Home | Campus & City Walk | Explore your campus and experience life at Dubai's Downtown University through a guided tour of the HUB, SOM Building, and the vibrant City Walk community surrounding CUD. |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Celebrate New Beginnings | HUB Building | Celebrate the start of your CUD journey over lunch while exploring CUDeals booths, exclusive student offers, interactive games, and opportunities to connect with your new community. |
Team Canada
| Time | Experience | Location | What You'll Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Future Maker Welcome | HUB Auditorium | Begin your CUD journey by checking in, collecting your Future Maker Welcome Kit, enjoying breakfast bites, receiving exclusive giveaways, and meeting your fellow classmates. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Get Connected | Breakout Rooms | Activate your digital campus by setting up MyCUD, your student portal, university email, and the essential platforms and technology you'll use throughout your studies. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Meet Your Community | Breakout Rooms – HUB Building | Connect with your classmates through interactive icebreaker activities led by the Student Council and start building friendships that will shape your university experience. |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Welcome to the CUD Community | HUB Theatre | Receive an official welcome from the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of First Year Students, while discovering the resources, services, registration guidance, campus facilities, and student support available throughout your journey. |
| 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Your CUD Journey Starts Here | HUB Theatre | Explore everything you need to succeed during your first year, including Student Affairs, your First Year Success Guide, library resources, academic support, and opportunities to continue your studies through CUD's Canadian transfer pathways. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Discover Your New Home | Campus & City Walk | Explore your campus and experience life at Dubai's Downtown University through a guided tour of CUD and the vibrant City Walk community. |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Meet Your Faculty | SOM Building | Meet your professors, connect with your School, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the exciting academic journey ahead. |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Celebrate New Beginnings | HUB Building | Celebrate the start of your CUD journey over lunch while exploring CUDeals booths, exclusive student offers, interactive games, and opportunities to connect with your new CUD community. |
What You'll Take Away
Find Your Community
Meet new friends, connect with your professors, and become part of a diverse community where you'll feel at home from day one.
Get Involved
Discover clubs, student activities, leadership opportunities, volunteering, and the experiences that will shape your university life.
Start Strong
Get everything you need to succeed, from academic guidance and campus services to the digital tools you'll use throughout your studies.
Make an Impact
Learn how you can give back, lead with purpose, and create positive change on campus and in the wider community.
Meet Your Faculty
Get to know your Deans, professors, and academic teams, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into your program and student success.
See You Soon, Future Maker.
The journey ahead is filled with new discoveries, lifelong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities to grow into the leader you're meant to become.
Your first day at Canadian University Dubai marks the beginning of an extraordinary chapter—one where you'll learn, innovate, create meaningful impact, and become part of a vibrant global community.
We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as you begin your CUD journey.