Transition to ZU Checklist

The Week Before Classes Begin

Congratulations again and welcome to Zayed University! From the time you find out you are admitted to the start of classes you may find yourself with lots of questions.

This webpage is your Transition to ZU Checklist. It will provide you with information to help you prepare for your first semester. Below you will find links and explanations to commonly asked questions, as well as information about who to contact with other concerns.

Things to-do this week:

• Begin checking your university email account daily

For security purposes, the university will use your university email account as the primary way to contact you. In order to get personalized responses to your questions, make sure to include your full name and ZU ID number at the end of all email messages. After sending your message, you can expect a response to your emails within 48 hours during the work week.

Click here for the webmail log-in page

• Attend ZU’s orientation

Before registering for classes, you need to complete ZU’s Virtual Orientation module. Through this online program you will learn more about the university and all of the resources available to help you be successful.

Click here to go to the Virtual Orientation web portal

• Register for classes

After you complete the Virtual Orientation, you will receive an email with instructions with how to register for your classes on Bannerweb.

Every semester you will select classes to take from your degree Projection Report. This can be viewed on the Student Access Portal (SAP).

After registration, your academic advisor will be there to support you if classes are full or you are unsure what to take.

Click here to read the New Student Guidelines for Registration

Click here to go to the Banner registration website

Click here to view your Projection on SAP

• Explore your Student Access Portal (SAP)

Your SAP is the place to go to view your student records. Here you will find records of transfer credits, your degree requirements, your future academic performance records (grades), and more.

[Click the image above to watch a video about SAP]

Here are some key areas to know about:

• Under the Academics tab
  1. Academic Transcript - Your transcript includes your advisor’s name, a record of your academic history at ZU, as well as a record of transfer credits from other universities.
  2. Degree Audit - This tool will allow you to see what courses are required in order for you to earn your Bachelor’s degree. As you pass courses you will be able to see what courses are still remaining to graduate.
• Under the Courses tab
  1. Course Projection - Wondering what classes you need to take? The Projection tool is there to guide you.
  2. Course Schedules - Here you can check your course schedule after registering for classes. Please note schedules change often during the first 3 weeks of the semester, and you should check your schedule daily for changes.
  3. Class Attendance - Attendance is a requirement for all students at ZU. Attendance begins the first day of the semester and is recorded throughout the semester. If you miss more than 15% of the class meetings you will be removed from the class and given a failing (WF) grade. Having WF grades can affect your GPA and academic standing at the university.

Click here to visit SAP

• Complete the Environmental Health & Safety Training on Blackboard

Your safety is important to the university. All new students are required to complete an online course in order to learn how to be safe on campus.

Using the link below you will need to enroll in the training on Blackboard and complete it before registering for classes.

[Click the image above to watch a video about how to complete the training(s)]

Click here to enroll in the EHS course on Blackboard

• Complete the Pandemic Awareness Training on Blackboard

All new students are also  required to complete an online course in order to learn how to be safe during the pandemic.

Using the link below you will need to enroll in the training on Blackboard and complete it before registering for classes.

See the video above for how to complete the training.

Click here to enroll in the Pandemic Awareness course on Blackboard

Have more questions before the semester begins? 

Beginning this week you can contact your Faculty Advisor with questions regarding your registration or courses.

You will find your advisor name listed on SAP under the Academics tab.