The role of the Student Affairs Office is to support and complement the academic work of the student in a way that directs and guides him throughout his studies at the university.
The SAO provides various services, mainly marketing the university among public and private schools through school orientation visits and participation in open days in order to attract and recruit new students, while providing all the help and care to its current students.
The SAO team introduces students to the university and processes their application. It provides career guidance services in terms of workshops, placement in training, jobs and organizing a yearly Job Fair. It is also in charge of receiving and processing students' Financial Aid and Scholarships.
The office follows up on students complaints, inquiries and provides counseling services, guidance and advice to its students.
One of the main functions of the SAO is to enrich students and campus life through promoting extra-curricular activities, providing opportunities for students to develop their talents and engage in all sorts of community service activities.
The alumni office is also an integral part of the SAO office, where the team strives to develop, coordinate and strengthen its relations with AOU alumni in Lebanon and abroad.