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TABLE OF Add/Drop Course Regulations 46
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Dropping Fall/Spring Credit Courses
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Dropping Summer/Winter Credit Courses
CONTENTS Administrative Drops 47
Re-enrollment
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Withdrawal from the University
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Student Record Confidentiality
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Student Archives 48
Credits Earned at other Academic Institutions
Graduation Requirements 48
About Abu Dhabi University 16 Applying for Graduation 48
Abu Dhabi University Philosophy 16
Institutional Licensure and Program Accreditation 16 Graduation Clearance 49
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Awarding Degrees and Diplomas
International Accreditation 16
Current Abu Dhabi University Postgraduate Programs 18 Course Related Information 50
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Doctorate/Master Degree Grading System and Scale

Vision 19
Mission 19 Doctorate/Master Degree Grade Definition 51
Values 19 GPA Scale 51
Strategic Goals 20 Post-Graduate Diploma Grading System and Scale 52
An Overview: Campus Locations and Descriptions 22 Post-Graduate Diploma Grade Definition 53
Abu Dhabi Campus 23 Credit Hours 54
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Grade Change
Al Ain Campus 22
Dubai Campus 22 Semester Grade Point Average 54
Abu Dhabi University Organizational Chart 24 Cumulative Grade Point Average 54
Abu Dhabi University College Organizational Charts 25 Mid-Semester Advisory Grades 54
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Admission, Enrollment and Registration 29
General Admission Information 29 Grade Appeals 54
Doctor of Business Administration General Admission 29 Academic Standing 55
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Student Attendance Policy
Master Degree General Admission 31
Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching General Admission 33 Graduation with Honors 56
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Distance Learning Procedure
Authentication 34
Credit Transfer 34 Examination Rules and Regulations 59
Rules Governing Final Examinations
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Re-admission Procedure 35
Visiting Students 35 Retention of Final Examinations 60
Admission Requirements 36 Student Assessment and Late Coursework Guidelines 60
Academic Advising
Master of Business Administration 36 Tuition and other Fees 62
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Master of Strategic Leadership 36
Doctor of Business Administration 37 Payment 65
Master of Engineering Management 37 Refund 66
Master of Project Management 37 Fees Structure 67
Master of Science in Information Technology 38 Discount for Abu Dhabi University Alumni Students 70
Master of Science in Cybersecurity 38 Merit-Based Tuition Discount 70
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering 39 Student Affairs Department 72
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence 39 Sports & Wellness Office (SWO) 72
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Employability and Alumni Relations Office
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 40 Career Assessment 72
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management 40
Doctor of Philosophy in Intelligent Systems Engineering 40 Career Guidance 73
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Internship
Master of Law in Cyberlaw and Artificial Intelligence 41
Master of International Relations (Military Program) 42 Career Fairs 73
Alumni Engagement
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Academic Terminology for Abu Dhabi University 45
Registration 46 Student Engagement Office (SEO) 74
Student Council Program
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Registration Procedures 46
Course Load Limitation 46
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