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Welcome to AUB!

Whether you're preparing to join us or have recently arrived, we're thrilled to welcome you to our academic community. The Office of the Provost and the New Faculty Orientation Program are here to support you as you transition into your role at AUB.

This program is designed to help you settle in, feel supported, and confidently begin balancing your teaching, research, and service. Our goal is to make your onboarding experience as smooth and enriching as possible—both professionally and personally.

We’re here to assist you before your arrival and throughout your early weeks on campus.

This website brings together essential information organized into three key sections: Pre-arrival, Post-arrival, and the Orientation Program.

We look forward to supporting you on your journey at AUB!

New Faculty Orientation at Glance

Year	Destination	Resource
2026-27	Beit Misk	Booklet – Gallery
2025-26	Beit Noun in Mechmech, Byblos	Booklet – Gallery
2024-25	Deir-Al-Oumara in Deir Al Qamar, Chouf	Booklet – Gallery
2023-24	Bkerzay in Chouf	Gallery
2022-23	Abdallah Ghanem Cultural Center in Baskinta	Gallery

The American University of Beirut (AUB) held its 2026 New Faculty Orientation over three days, bringing new colleagues together to meet university leadership, connect across disciplines, and explore the resources available to support their work. Organized by the Office of the Provost, the program began at Beit Misk and continued at AUB's West Hall.
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