Insight. Influence. Transformation.
The orientation seminar provides an opportunity to meet faculty members, learn more about your chosen graduate program, and connect with fellow students as you begin building your academic and professional network within Zayed University’s vibrant community of scholars and innovators.
As part of the orientation program, the Deanship of Graduate Studies offers the AI-Enabled Academic Research Certificate Program, designed to support your academic journey through rigorous scholarship, critical inquiry, and responsible engagement with emerging technologies. By completing the certificate, you will strengthen your research, analytical, and ethical AI capabilities, equipping you to contribute meaningfully to your field, support national priorities, and address real-world challenges shaped by data-driven decision-making and innovation.
As part of the New Graduate Student Orientation Seminar, all new admitted graduate students are required to complete a 12-hour mandatory certificate program.
Symbio Living Lab, College of Technological Innovation
Deanship of Graduate Studies
The program builds a shared foundation in modern research practices and responsible AI use, preparing you for success in graduate-level study and academic research. You will develop practical skills in: