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4. Students who wish to appeal against examination Retention of Final Examinations requirements, evaluate and make recommendations 4. Keeping their assigned advisors/faculty mentors
result(s) must follow the grade appeal procedure at on requests, and make adjustments to the student’s informed of any academic difficulty and challenges
the Office of the Registrar; Faculty are encouraged to make graded final examinations study plan. they may be facing.
5. The week before the final exam shall be used for or papers available to students at the end of the semester. 4. Evaluate the students’ level of development and 5. Taking full responsibility of their decisions in
feedback for students to reflect on what they have The College will retain a copy of each student’s graded support their growth by assessing the key factors and accordance with the best advice and information
given.
learned during the semester; final examination/paper and examples from across the
range of student performance of graded responses to all generating the required reports when necessary.
6. If a student has missed an exam for any reason assessment instruments of the last two presentations of Advising student with Academic Support
(other than medical reasons as already noted), she/ the course to evaluate program effectiveness. The Role of the Faculty Mentor:
he may appeal to retake the test or exam if extreme Notice:
justifying circumstances warrant it. A written appeal Academic Advising: Mission and Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to
helping you succeed in college.
must describe the circumstances which caused the Prior to the beginning of the registration period for each
student to miss the examination, and supporting Objective The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor. It is regular semester, an advising hold is placed on the record of
documentation should be provided where appropriate. designed to make your transition to college a smooth one. each enrolled undergraduate student who has completed
Copies of the appeal must be sent to the Office of the The Academic Advising Office was established in 2011 as In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor 16 credit hours and above with a cumulative GPA below 2.5.
Registrar for review and approval. one of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support will be assigned to you from University College. In your The advising hold prevents a student from registering for
students in achieving their potential and academic goals. sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor courses in the subsequent semester or term. The advising
Rules Governing Final The mission of Abu Dhabi University’s Academic Advising from your major. hold for any student can only be removed by the student’s
academic advisor.
Examinations Office is to guide and support students during their The Faculty Mentor will: In order to be eligible for removal of an advising hold, each
academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their
goals and career plans. This is done through regular and 1. Provide information about degree programs to aid relevant student must make an appointment for an advising
1. No faculty may hold a final examination except during consistent communication with each student by forming students in making informed decisions regarding their
the period in which final examinations are scheduled. a partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors majors and minors. session with his or her academic advisor through the
The final examination times will be posted by the to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged University’s electronic advising system and must attend the
Registrar and will take place immediately following learning, proactive participation, and a strong sense of 2. Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field advising session. The student should prepare a proposed
the thirteenth week of the Fall and Spring semesters. personal responsibility. of interest. set of courses for the relevant semester and/or term prior
The Summer and Winter semesters final examination 3. Assist students with their choices of majors and to the advising session.
schedule will be coordinated within the Summer and Main Objectives of the Academic Advising minors. The student’s academic advisor must record the substance
Winter semesters and students will be notified of the
given date in advance. Office: 4. Mentor students throughout their academic journey of the advising session in the University’s electronic advising
in ADU.
system, including the agreed upon set(s) of courses the
2. No student may be required to take more than two final 1. Develop academic programs that are consistent with 5. Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’ student will take in the subsequent semester and/or term.
examinations on any calendar day during the period students’ goals and actual strengths to support them performance. The advisor will remove the advising hold in view of the
in which final examinations are scheduled. If more in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions student at the end of the advising session.
than two are scheduled, the Office of the Registrar will that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to 6. Meet the students with academic support to monitor
permit a postponement allowing students to sit for their level. their progress and recommend the support needed Advising Tools, Purpose and Design
such an examination at a later date. 2. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies for their academic development.
3. Examinations that are postponed because more than and procedures. Responsibilities of Students: A variety of advising tools are provided to promote efficient
and effective communication between students and
two examinations are scheduled on the same day, 3. Provide accurate and timely information regarding advisors.
or because an examination conflicts with another university requirements, policies, and procedures. Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all
of which contribute to the overall success of a student.
examination, may be taken at another time during the It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and 1. Academic Advising Website
final examination period once the faculty member and 4. Guide and motivate students in developing themselves commitment to, the advising process by students, a. Advising webpage for each college.
and taking more responsibility for planning their own
student both agree on a time. academic career. advisors, and the university. Students will be informed
4. Laboratory work and oral examinations which form 5. Act as a focal point between the students and the of their academic responsibilities in the advising b. Registration guidelines.
process.
part of a final exam are allowed to be taken in the week University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all c. The study plan should be more detailed and specific.
preceding the period set for the final examinations, but their academic requirements. The responsibilities of students include: d. Inclusion of the Advisor Handbook ( soft copy);
all of the university-required written final examinations
must be given during the final exam period. Responsibilities of Academic Advisors: 1. Recognizing the importance of the relationship with e. Information about the Professional Advisors, and
their advisors.
their office timings.
5. No faculty may change the time, date or location of a 1. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU 2. Getting the necessary information needed to
final exam without permission from the Registrar. courses and programs. understand degree requirements in their respective 2. Student Online Account
6. No faculty member may increase the time allowed for 2. Assist students with registration issues and offer degree program. a. Recommended Plan of Study - standard plan for
a final exam beyond the scheduled two hours without guidance with course selection. 3. Seeking the assistance of advisors/faculty mentors or every student of that particular major.
permission from the respective Dean and Registrar other university resources on a regular basis.
3. Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree

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