Ma'a Salama Itinerary
Ma'a Salama Week | May 17-22, 2024
Ma’a Salama is a series of activities and events that take place between the last day of exams and Commencement. These events are designed for you to celebrate your achievements, reflect upon and remember your four years here as undergraduates, and acknowledge the many communities that have supported your experience.
| Date/Time | Details | Location |
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| Friday, May 10, 4-5pm | Senior Walk Students will celebrate the end of classes with a walk from the west to east end of campus. |
Outside D1 |
| Friday, May 17, 4pm onwards | Senior Beach Trip The class will celebrate the end of finals at Yas beach. |
Yas Beach |
| Saturday, May 18, 4pm onwards | Family Desert Trip and Stargazing Night Students and families are invited to celebrate their commencement with a traditional desert trip. |
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| Sunday, May 19, 11:30am-1pm | Majlis with Vice Chancellor Fabio Piano Students are invited to a farewell conversation with the Vice Chanceller. |
West Forum |
| Sunday, May 19, Evening |
Optional Evening Activities Seniors will be able to sign up for various off-campus activities. |
Various locations |
| Monday, May 20, 1-3pm | Campus Visit and Lunch Families can visit campus with their students. Lunch on campus with student affairs staff. |
D1 |
| Monday, May 20, 4:30-6:30pm | Alumni Reception Students and families are invited to learn more about joining the NYUAD alumni community. The Vice Chancellor and a selected alum will address the graduating class. |
Arts Center Lobby |
| Monday, May 20, Evening | Optional Evening Activities Seniors will be able to sign up for various off-campus activities. |
Various locations |
| Tuesday, May 21, 9:30am-1pm | Commencement Rehearsal Students will participate in mandatory commencement rehearsal in the performance gym. |
C2 Performance Gym |
| Tuesday, May 21, 10am-noon | Activities for Families Families/guests can sign up for activities while students are at rehearsal. |
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| Tuesday, May 21, Evening | Optional Evening Activities Seniors will be able to sign up for various off-campus activities. |
Various locations |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2:30pm | Commencement Students are required to be in their holding area by 2:30pm. The ceremony begins at 4:00pm. Ticketed streaming option available in the Arts Center. |
C2 Performance Gym |
| Thursday, May 23, 10am | Student Check-Out Students who do not have housing for a summer opportunity are expected to check-out of student housing by 10am. |