Dear students,

Since the regional tensions began, University leadership has remained in close contact with national authorities. The situation has lasted longer than any of us hoped. Our campus is currently safe, but we know the uncertainty affects everyone.

To protect the spring semester exam period, in the unlikely event that we need to move to remote teaching, final exams will be brought forward to April 27-30. All exams must be completed by that date.

Your exams

Your course coordinators are reviewing exams with this compressed timeline in mind. We recognize you have had less preparation time than planned, and faculty have been asked to consider that when finalizing exam format and length. Academic standards remain in place, but your well-being matters too.

What happens next

You will receive the confirmed exam schedule and further details in the coming days. If you have questions in the meantime, contact registrarhelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Professor Arwa Al-Aama
Vice President of Education and Advancement, KAUST