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4. Students who wish to appeal against examination Retention of Final Examinations
result(s) must follow the grade appeal procedure at
the Office of the Registrar; Faculty are encouraged to make graded final examinations
5. The week before the final exam shall be used for or papers available to students at the end of the semester.
feedback for students to reflect on what they have The College will retain a copy of each student’s graded
learned during the semester; final examination/paper and examples from across the
range of student performance of graded responses to all
6. If a student has missed an exam for any reason assessment instruments of the last two presentations of
(other than medical reasons as already noted), she/ the course to evaluate program effectiveness.
he may appeal to retake the test or exam if extreme
justifying circumstances warrant it. A written appeal Academic Advising: Mission and
must describe the circumstances which caused the
student to miss the examination, and supporting Objective
documentation should be provided where appropriate.
Copies of the appeal must be sent to the Office of the The Academic Advising Office was established in 2011 as
Registrar for review and approval. one of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support
students in achieving their potential and academic goals.
Rules Governing Final The mission of Abu Dhabi University’s Academic Advising
Examinations Office is to guide and support students during their
academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their
goals and career plans. This is done through regular and
1. No faculty may hold a final examination except during consistent communication with each student by forming
the period in which final examinations are scheduled. a partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors
The final examination times will be posted by the to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged
Registrar and will take place immediately following learning, proactive participation, and a strong sense of
the thirteenth week of the Fall and Spring semesters. personal responsibility.
The Summer and Winter semesters final examination
schedule will be coordinated within the Summer and Main Objectives of the Academic Advising
Winter semesters and students will be notified of the
given date in advance. Office:
2. No student may be required to take more than two final 1. Develop academic programs that are consistent with
examinations on any calendar day during the period students’ goals and actual strengths to support them
in which final examinations are scheduled. If more in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions
than two are scheduled, the Office of the Registrar will that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to
permit a postponement allowing students to sit for their level.
such an examination at a later date. 2. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies
3. Examinations that are postponed because more than and procedures.
two examinations are scheduled on the same day, 3. Provide accurate and timely information regarding
or because an examination conflicts with another university requirements, policies, and procedures.
examination, may be taken at another time during the
final examination period once the faculty member and 4. Guide and motivate students in developing themselves
and taking more responsibility for planning their own
student both agree on a time. academic career.
4. Laboratory work and oral examinations which form 5. Act as a focal point between the students and the
part of a final exam are allowed to be taken in the week University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all
preceding the period set for the final examinations, but their academic requirements.
all of the university-required written final examinations
must be given during the final exam period. Responsibilities of Academic Advisors:
5. No faculty may change the time, date or location of a 1. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU
final exam without permission from the Registrar. courses and programs.
6. No faculty member may increase the time allowed for 2. Assist students with registration issues and offer
a final exam beyond the scheduled two hours without guidance with course selection.
permission from the respective Dean and Registrar
3. Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree

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