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c. Academic suspension, including but not limited to, Credits Earned at other were disapproved for graduation in any past semester, 5. On the same page, attach a copy of your Passport,
failure to attain or maintain a required grade point must re-file for graduation. Emirates ID and your updated CV.
average (GPA) of 3.0 after being placed on Academic Academic Institutions Students filing for graduation prior to the deadline may 6. Click Submit to initiate your request. On successful
Probation, submit a graduation application request online through submission of request, you will receive an auto-
Continuing Abu Dhabi University students in good
d. Disciplinary suspension for having been in violation of academic standing who wish to enroll in courses at other their PeopleSoft Student Center. generated email notification with request number.
the Student Code of Conduct, institutions where the credit earned will be used to fulfill Applying for graduation on time will help to include your
degree requirements at Abu Dhabi University must satisfy name in the commencement program; if you plan to Awarding Degrees and Diplomas
e. Disruptive behavior determined by a faculty one of the following conditions that delay the student’s participate in the ceremony, apply on time!
member, College Dean or Registrar (and if required, graduation: 1. Abu Dhabi University will award Postgraduate degrees
a disciplinary committee) if found to be detrimental Deadline to file for graduation: upon the recommendation of Abu Dhabi University’s
to the progress of the course and the education of 1. The course is not offered in the current semester and Deadline for applying for graduation is published in the Academic Council and University Council to students
students, not taking it, will delay the graduation; student calendar available in the Abu Dhabi University who have fulfilled the requirements of an approved

f. Exceeding the allowable number of absences from a 2. The course is offered but conflicts with another website. program of study.
course for a given semester, required course. For any clarifications needed please contact the Office of 2. Abu Dhabi University will award Master’s Degrees when
a candidate has successfully completed a program
The course to be taken outside Abu Dhabi University has the Registrar.
g. Exceeding the allowable number of credit courses to be equivalent to an ADU course, as defined in the credit How to apply for graduation online? approved by his/her College.
stipulated on course load policy. transfer policy. The respective College advisor will evaluate • Go to www.adu.ac.ae to apply. 3. Given that the official language of Abu Dhabi University
the student’s request against the above conditions. If a • Login in PeopleSoft using your username and is English, the diploma certificates for an academic
Withdrawal from the University student meets the conditions specified above and are in password. award will generally be in English. The documents show
compliance with the university’s residency requirements, the full name of the recipient, the title of the award, and
Students who wish to leave Abu Dhabi University before his/her request will be forwarded to the College Dean • Click on self-service. the title of the study program concerned.
graduation must complete a University Withdrawal along with all supporting documents. If approved, the • Click on degree progress/graduation. 4. The diploma certificate bears the official seal of Abu
Application Form obtainable from the university website Office of the Registrar will issue a Letter of Approval to the • Click on apply for graduation. Dhabi University, as well as the signatures of the
and from the Office of the Registrar. Official withdrawal will other academic institution. Chairman and the Chancellor of the University.
be granted after completion of the clearance procedure. • Click on the program for which you want to apply for
graduation.
A “W” grade will appear against all courses taken by the Graduation Requirements • Select the expected graduation term from the drop 5. Abu Dhabi University may withhold the conferral of
an academic degree or diploma to a student who has
student on the semester he/she withdraws from Abu Dhabi Postgraduate students must successfully complete all down list. outstanding payments due to Abu Dhabi University,
University. course requirements, as well as other academic activities • Read carefully any comments in the Graduation. who has unreturned materials on loan from the
assigned to their specialized study plan. The CGPA of each Instruction section. Any information to be conveyed Abu Dhabi University Library, or who has any other
Student Record Confidentiality postgraduate student must be at least 3.0 out of 4.0. to the expected graduates from the Office of the outstanding obligations to Abu Dhabi University.
Students must complete the Application for Graduation Registrar would be displayed on the graduation
The Student record is defined as any paper base or online Form online no later than the end of the second week of instruction section.
documentation that contains information directly related the semester (first week in case of Summer/Winter term)
to the student, such as academic evaluations, transcripts, in order to be eligible for graduation at the end of that
test scores and other academic records, counseling and semester. Graduation Clearance
advising records, disciplinary records, and financial aid
records. Academic and non-academic student’s information Graduating students will be required to get clearance
is confidential and is protected against release to anyone Applying for Graduation from certain departments of the University. Below is the
except the student, the guardian, the sponsor and/or guideline to initiate the online graduation clearance:
otherwise specified by the Student Release of Information Postgraduate students graduating from Abu Dhabi 1. Login to PeopleSoft-SIS and navigate to Self-Service—
Form. University must officially file an application for graduation Degree Progress/Graduation—Graduation Clearance
at the beginning of the semester in which they plan to Requests.
graduate. The Office of the Registrar does not initiate
Student Archives the diploma preparation until a student officially files for 2. Select career and graduation term on following page
The final course result at the end of the semester will remain graduation. and click Submit a New Request.
in Abu Dhabi University records in perpetuity. The Office of 3. A Request page will appear with your personal
Registrar will be responsible for maintaining appropriate NOTE: and academic details. In this page, you can do the
storage. Deans, Chairs of Departments and faculty will have following: edit your UAE Emirates ID, Marital status
read-only access to these records. Students must complete all requirements toward their and Passport Number; verify or update your contact
Back up files will be updated regularly, with another set of degree in the semester they intend to graduate, or their 4. number and email address; select your current
files stored in an external and secure location in fire proof graduation application will be disapproved. Emirate of residence; select appropriate response to
cabinets. Students wishing to graduate in the current semester, who questions about employment and give any feedbacks
or comments about your data.

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