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About Abu Dhabi University 14 Course Related Information 44
Abu Dhabi University Philosophy 14 Undergraduate Grading System and Scale 44
Institutional Licensure and Program Accreditation 14 Undergraduate Grade Definition 45
International Accreditation 14 Grade Change 46
Current Abu Dhabi University Undergraduate Programs 16 Semester Grade Point Average 46
Vision 17 Cumulative Grade Point Average 46
Mission 17 Mid-Semester Advisory Grades 46
Values 17 Transcripts 46
Strategic Goals 18 Graduation with Honors 46
Campus Locations and Descriptions 20 Dean’s List 46
Abu Dhabi Campus 20 Grade Appeals 46
Al Ain Campus 21 Double Major 47
Dubai Campus 21 Second Baccalaureate Degree 47
Admission, Enrollment and Registration 23 Student Classification 48
Undergraduate Admissions Requirement 23 Credit Hours 49
International Students Required Documents 24 Student Record Confidentiality 49
Authentication 24 Student Assessment and Late Coursework Guidelines 49
English Proficiency 24 Student Archives 51
Credit Transfer 25 Academic Standing 51
Visiting Students 26 Student Attendance Policy 51
Re-admission Procedure 27 Undergraduate Completion Policy 52
College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Admission 28 Distance Learning Procedure 52
College of Business Undergraduate Admission 30 Examination Rules and Regulations 55
College of Engineering Undergraduate Admission 32 Rules Governing Final Examinations 56
College of Health Sciences Undergraduate Admission 36 Retention of Final Examinations 56
Academic Terminology for Abu Dhabi University 39 Academic Advising 56
Registration 40 Tuition and other Fees 59
Registration Procedures 40 Payment 59
Add/Drop Course Regulations 40 Plans for Tuition Payments 59
Dropping Fall/Spring Credit Courses 40 Refund 60
Dropping Summer/Winter Credit Courses 41 Fees Structure 61
Administrative Drops 41 Reduction 64
Withdrawal from the University 41 Scholarships 64
Re-Enrollment 41 Financial Aid 66
Independent Study 42 Student Affairs Department 69
Credits Earned at other Academic Institutions 42 Sports & Wellness Office (SWO) 69
Course Load Limitation 42 Student Services Supporting Obtainment of Qualification 69
Graduation Requirements 42 Career Assessment 69
Applying for Graduation 42 Career Guidance 70
Graduation Clearance 43 Internship 70
Awarding Degrees and Diplomas 43 Career Fairs 70
Alumni Engagement 70
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