The College of Computer Science and Information Technology at University of Basrah organized a meeting with first-year students in all its departments, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. Receiving the new year at university is an important occasion to enhance the university spirit and communication between students and professors. Through it, new students were guided on how to adapt to university life, time management, and the importance of developing study skills and getting rid of obstacles that they may face at the beginning of a new academic year, which represents an opportunity to embark on a new journey full of challenges and opportunities.