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• Faculty & Administrative Offices: Are co-educational and following the university’s disciplinary procedures. Any password to log in to the https://my.adu.ac.ae. They must to academic programs.
accessible to all students for academic and administrative suspected violation of this policy must be reported to change this password upon first login.
purposes. the Student Affairs Department / Student Support Office • Lecture Rooms: Outfitted with interactive screens, audio-
through the university’s official reporting channels. • Password Policy: Passwords must be updated every 90 visual systems.
• Access to Gender-Designated Wings: Students are days.
permitted to access gender-designated wings (e.g., Orientation Program • Printing Services:
female-only wing) only for the purpose of attending a • Security: Students are responsible for maintaining the o Printers, copiers, and scanners available in library zones
scheduled class, lab, or official meeting. They must use the The Student Affairs will offer an orientation program for confidentiality of their credentials. (male and female sections).
most direct route and are prohibited from wandering in new students who are admitted to the Abu Dhabi University
corridors, staircases, or using these areas as social spaces for Fall and Spring Semesters. Students o Plotters and 3D printers available for Engineering
or thoroughfares. Students must leave the designated admitted to the Summer term will be encouraged to attend Password Setup Instructions students.
wing upon the conclusion of their class or meeting. the Fall orientation. Students attending the orientation To activate or reset your password: These services are all accessible on ADU student portal.
program will: https://my.adu.ac.ae.
4. Academic & Extracurricular Activities Gain important information about academic life at Abu 1. Visit https://my.adu.ac.ae
4.1. Classroom Instruction Dhabi University and find out how to register for classes; 2. Answer the security questions.
• Colleges will make best efforts to offer single-gender Become familiar with resources on campus; 3. Set a permanent password. Distance Learning Support
classes where enrollment numbers, faculty availability, and •Blackboard Learn Ultra: For coursework and
program requirements permit. Meet other new students and make friends; assessments.
• Co-educational classes are standard where single-gender Meet Abu Dhabi University faculty, staff, and administrators; Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) • Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor: For secure
sections are not feasible. The University is committed to To enhance account security, students are encouraged to online exams.
ensuring equal academic quality in all class formats. Preview important first-year college issues; enable MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app:
Get questions answered about campus life; • Microsoft Teams: For live lectures and collaboration.
4.2. Group Work & Collaborative Projects • Download the app from your device’s app store. • Workplace Site: Access to specialized software for
Tour the Abu Dhabi University campus and its facilities; and
• Student group work for academic purposes is permitted • Contact the Help Desk to activate MFA. coursework.
and encouraged in Co-Educational Areas (Section 3.1), Get help to adjust to the new environment. • Follow the setup instructions provided.
under college supervision where applicable. Students are encouraged to attend the orientation
program to avoid missing valuable information that could Note: MFA is strongly recommended for all students to
• Groups must conduct themselves in a professional protect their accounts.
academic manner and avoid physical contact or behavior adversely affect their success at Abu Dhabi University.
that violates university conduct
standards. Digital Advancement, Online Learning Platforms Campus Access
• Group meetings should take place in designated co- Transformation and AI ADU has many digital learning tools. • Students can use their Student ID card for campus entry.
educational or open campus areas, communication must Student Information System (SIS): For course
remain academic in nature, and students should avoid non- (Data) registration, fee payments, schedules, and grades.
designated spaces. Digital Responsibility and Cybersecurity Awareness
Blackboard Learn Ultra: A modern, user-friendly platform
4.3. Events & Activities The DATA Department (Digital Advancement, for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, To ensure a secure and responsible digital environment,
viewing e-textbooks, and tracking grades in real time.
ADU emphasizes the following practices for students:
• University-sponsored events may be co-educational. Transformation and AI) provides comprehensive Includes tools for messaging, discussion boards, and
Information Systems and Technology services across all virtual classrooms. Unified Guidelines
• All mixed-gender events must be supervised by a faculty ADU campuses. This document outlines the digital services,
or staff member serving as the event organizer. platforms, and support available to students. Microsoft Office 365: Full academic license including • Use university systems responsibly and ethically to uphold
academic integrity.
• For off-campus events involving undergraduate students, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams.
parental/guardian approval is required for female students. Microsoft Teams: Primary tool for online classes and • Keep your login credentials private and avoid sharing
Student User Account them with others.
• Dress Code Policy must be observed at all times, including collaboration.
events and activities. • All ADU students are issued a user account based on their All services are accessible via the https://my.adu.ac.ae. • Report any suspicious activities or security concerns
unique student ID. This account grants access to all ADU directly to the IT Help Desk.
NON-COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES online services and computing facilities.
Violations of this policy will be considered a breach of the • Email Format: StudentNumber@students.adu.ac.ae On-Campus Technology Facilities
ADU Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Cybersecurity Best Practices
Policy. The Student Affairs Department will handle all • Example: 0000000@students.adu.ac.ae • Wi-Fi Access: Secure wireless network via SSID “Student”. ADU recommends students:
reported incidents and impose sanctions as appropriate, • Initial Access: Students receive an auto-generated •Computer Labs: Equipped with licensed software tailored

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