The Student Affairs Deanship was following the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Education - The resolution of the Supreme Council of Education was issued in the eighty-fifth session on Wednesday, 17 Rabi' al-Awwal 1431, corresponding to March 3, 2010.
It is one of the supporting deanships under the Vice-Rector's Office for Academic Affairs that contributes to achieving the university's mission through programs and activities that hone students' skills and create conducive environment allowing students to achieve success.