This study aims to examine the level of digital awareness among students and faculty members at University of Hafr Al Batin by analyzing the current situation and identifying the challenges and opportunities available to enhance this awareness. The researchers follow a scientific methodology, including data collection through surveys and field interviews, as well as reviewing relevant literature.

 The study covers multiple aspects, including the extent of digital technology usage in the educational process, the obstacles faced by students and faculty in adopting digital tools, and assessing the university's readiness to support digital transformation. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of digital awareness in improving the quality of higher education and enhancing the skills of students and academics in the rapidly changing digital environment.

 The descriptive approach based on content analysis was employed in this study. For this purpose, the researchers designed an electronic questionnaire, which was completed by 100 faculty members and 80 students from University of Hafr Al Batin for the academic year 2023/2024. Participants were randomly selected from the university’s colleges in the Al-Khafji, Al-Qarya Al-Ulya, Al-Nairyah, and Hafr Al-Batin regions. The study results revealed that University of Hafr Al Batin, represented by the Deanship of E-Learning and Digital Transformation, stands out in its efforts to raise the level of digital awareness among students and faculty members.

  The researchers also aimed to formulate recommendations that would contribute to enhancing digital awareness among the university community. Among the key recommendations is the proposal of a future strategy to develop digital awareness at the university through training programs, providing technological resources, and fostering a culture of digital transformation in the educational process. This strategy will help bridge the digital divide and create a more advanced and innovative educational environment.

Keywords: Digital Awareness, Digital Transformation, Higher Education, University of Hafr Al Batin, Faculty Members, University Students, Educational Technology.