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Support available at ADU

Abu Dhabi University has the best interest of students at heart. It is passionate about providing all the
support needed for students to have a hitch-free-study experience. Financially, a wide range of scholarships
is available from 10% up to 100% waiver on fees. Some of these include: the chairman’s scholarship, athletic
scholarship, and academic scholarship. In terms of financial aid, support may range from 10% to 40% waiver
on tuition fees based on ADU policies and procedures. Apart from this, the university’s Student Support
Office (SSO) offers counseling services among others. This service provides an atmosphere for students
to discuss issues from their educational, interpersonal, and social life in full confidentiality while receiving
clarification and advice. Also, other support programs include academic advising, tutoring, and so much
more. Therefore, whatever needs you may have during your academic journey, ADU has got you covered!

Tips for Freshmen

Dear freshman, these are some tips that will give you a head start on your bright journey at Abu Dhabi
University to ensure a smoother transition from high school to university.

Personal Tips: General Tips: Classroom Tips:
• Get to class early and prepare
the materials needed.
• Take notes as this will help you
focus more on the lecture.
• Do not be afraid to ask
• Choose your major wisely.
• Check your university email. • Be confident & Be honest. questions, or seek help/
• inquire about the thing you are • Follow academic integrity. clarification.
unsure of. • Do not be afraid to answer
• Do not ignore BB notifications. • Do not use others’ work. questions either, even if you
•
Set a smart goal every day.
• Check your grades on self- • Use your email calendar to think you may be wrong.
service. • Keep your desk clean and
• Do not depend on someone’s • manage your time. organized to avoid confusion.
Join events to earn more
work. • Remove anything that can
• Get to know your professors • knowledge. distract you e.g., the mobile
Always attend your class.
• Follow your study plan. • Go to ASC if you face any phone.
• Get involved with your advisor. academic difficulties. • Get involved and participate
• Focus on yourself. • Apply for scholarships and during classes.
• Learn from other levels. • Set timers and alarms to
financial aid.
remind you of class time.
• Write reminders for
assignments and tests.
• Never miss a lecture
intentionally.

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