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1. Submission dates may be extended in exceptional Responsibilities of Academic Advisors: The responsibilities of students include: c. The study plan should be more detailed and specific.
circumstances. The College or Instructor may use their
discretion in approving such requests. Submission of 1. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU 1. Recognizing the importance of the relationship with d. Inclusion of the Advisor Handbook ( soft copy);
the coursework should not normally exceed the last courses and programs. their advisors.
day of classes. e. Information about the Professional Advisors, and their
2. Assignments or projects can be turned in any time up 2. Assist students with registration issues and offer 2. Getting the necessary information needed to office timings.
to two weeks after the due date will be graded, but a guidance with course selection. understand degree requirements in their respective
penalty may be applied. degree program. 2. Student Online Account
3. Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree
a. Assignments submitted at any time up to one requirements, evaluate and make recommendations 3. Seeking the assistance of advisors/faculty mentors or a. Recommended Plan of Study - standard plan for every
week after the due date should have the grade on petitions, and make adjustments to the student’s other university resources on a regular basis. student of that particular major.
awarded reduced by 2% for each calendar study plan.
day the assignment is late. 4. Keeping their assigned advisors/faculty mentors b. Plan of Study In-Progress- includes the courses that
4. Evaluate the students’ level of development and informed of any academic difficulty and challenges have been completed in a particular semester until
b. Assignments submitted more than one week but date and GPA.
not more than two weeks after the due date uphold their growth by assessing the key factors and they may be facing.
should have the grade reduced by 5% for each generating the required reports when necessary. c. The assigned Professional Advisor details indicating
calendar day the assignment is late. 5. Taking full responsibility of their decisions in
The Role of the Faculty Mentor: accordance with the best advice and information instructor’s name, qualifications, office extension, office
Academic Advising: Mission and Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to given. room number/address, office hours, e-mail ID.
Objective helping you succeed in college. Advising student with Academic Support Notice: d. Link to access a pdf file of the student handbook.
The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor. It is Prior to the beginning of the registration period for each e. A list of minors and electives being offered.
The Academic Advising office was founded in 2011 as one designed to make your transition to college a smooth one. regular semester, an advising hold is placed on the record of
of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor each enrolled undergraduate student who has completed The system should be able to automatically generate
students in achieving their potential and academic goals. will be assigned to you from University College. In your 16 credit hours and above with a cumulative GPA below 2.5. the student’s final exam schedule considering the
sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor The advising hold prevents a student from registering for courses taken in that particular semester rather than
The mission of Abu Dhabi University Academic Advising from your major. courses in the subsequent semester or term. The advising providing the complete list of all courses and all the
Office is to guide and support students during their hold for any student can only be removed by the student’s exam dates.
academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their The Faculty Mentor will: academic advisor of his/her college.
goals and career plans. This is done through constant and f. The system should be able to automatically generate
consistent communication with each student by forming a 1. Provide information about degree programs to aid In order to be eligible for removal of an advising hold, each the student’s final exam schedule considering the
partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors students in making informed decisions regarding their relevant student must make an appointment for an advising courses taken in that particular semester rather than
to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged majors and minors. session with his or her academic advisor through the providing the complete list of all courses and all the
learning, an inner drive for proactive participation, and a University’s electronic advising system and must attend the exam dates.
strong sense of personal responsibility. 2. Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field advising session. The student should prepare a proposed
of interest. set of courses for the relevant semester and/or term prior g. The system should include a step-by-step tutorial for
Main Objectives of the Academic Advising office: to the advising session. all students to make them familiar with the registration
3. Assist students with their choices of majors and and advising processes.
1. Develop academic programs that are consistent with minors. The student’s academic advisor must record the substance
students’ goals and actual strengths to support them of the advising session in the University’s electronic advising 3. Academic Advising Manuals
in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions 4. Mentor students throughout their academic journey system, including the agreed upon set(s) of courses the
that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to in ADU student will take in the subsequent semester and/or term. a. Introduction to Academic Advising;
their level. The advisor will remove the advising hold in view of the
5. Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’ b. Registration guidelines;
2. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies performance. student at the end of the advising session.
and procedures. Advising Tools, Purpose And Design c. Placement tests;
6. Meet the students with academic support to monitor
3. Provide accurate and timely information regarding their progress and recommend the support needed A variety of advising tools are provided to promote efficient d. Information of the respective college;
university requirements, policies, and procedures. for their academic development. and effective communication between students and
advisors. e. Courses offered;
4. Guide and motivate students in developing themselves Responsibilities of Students:
and taking more responsibility for planning their own 1. Academic Advising Website f. A detailed Study Plan according to each discipline;
academic career. Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all a. Advising webpage for each college.
of which contribute to the overall success of a student. g. Information about the Professional Advisors, and their
5. Act as a focal point between the students and the It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and b. Registration guidelines. office timings;
University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all commitment to, the advising process by students, advisors,
their academic requirements. and the university. Students will be informed of their h. Campus Academic Support services and Resources.
academic responsibilities in the advising process.

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