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            circumstances. The College or Instructor may use their   Responsibilities of Academic Advisors:
            discretion in approving such requests. Submission of
            the coursework should not normally exceed the last   1.   Advise and assist students with respect to ADU
            day of classes.                              courses and programs.
        2.   Assignments or projects can be turned in any time up
            to two weeks after the due date will be graded, but a   2.   Assist  students  with  registration  issues  and  offer
            penalty may be applied.                      guidance with course selection.
                 a.     Assignments submitted at any time up to one    3.   Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree
               week after the due date should have the grade      requirements, evaluate and make recommendations
               awarded reduced by 2% for each calendar   on petitions, and make adjustments to the student’s
               day the assignment is late.               study plan.
                 b.    Assignments submitted more than one week but    4.   Evaluate the students’ level of development and
               not more than two weeks after the due date
               should have the  grade reduced by 5% for each   uphold their growth by assessing the key factors and
               calendar day the assignment is late.      generating the required reports when necessary.
        Academic Advising: Mission and               The Role of the Faculty Mentor:
        Objective                                    Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to
                                                     helping you succeed in college.
        The Academic Advising office was founded in 2011 as one   The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor.  It is
        of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support   designed to make your transition to college a smooth one.
        students in achieving their potential and academic goals.  In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor
                                                     will be assigned to you from University College.  In your
        The mission of Abu Dhabi University Academic Advising   sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor
        Office  is  to  guide  and  support  students  during  their   from your major.
        academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their
        goals and career plans. This is done through constant and   The Faculty Mentor will:
        consistent communication with each student by forming a
        partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors   1.   Provide information about degree programs to aid
        to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged   students in making informed decisions regarding their
        learning, an inner drive for proactive participation, and a   majors and minors.
        strong sense of personal responsibility.
                                                     2.   Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field
        Main Objectives of the Academic Advising office:  of interest.
        1.   Develop academic programs that are consistent with   3.   Assist students with their choices of majors and
            students’ goals and actual strengths to support them   minors.
            in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions
            that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to   4.   Mentor students throughout their academic journey
            their level.                                 in ADU
        2.   Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies   5.   Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’
            and procedures.                              performance.

        3.   Provide accurate and timely information regarding   6.   Meet the students with academic support to monitor
            university requirements, policies, and procedures.   their progress and recommend the support needed
                                                         for their academic development.
        4.   Guide and motivate students in developing themselves
            and taking more responsibility for planning their own   Responsibilities of Students:
            academic career.
                                                     Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all
        5.   Act as a focal point between the students and the   of which contribute to the overall success of a student.
            University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all   It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and
            their academic requirements.             commitment to, the advising process by students, advisors,
                                                     and the university. Students will be informed of their


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