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Student Record Confidentiality 42
Student Archives 42
Credits Earned at other Academic Institutions 42
Graduation Requirements 42
Applying for Graduation 42
Graduation Clearance 43
Awarding Degrees and Diplomas 43
Course Related Information 44
Doctorate/Master Degree Grading System and Scale 44
Doctorate/Master Degree Grade Definition 45
Post-Graduate Diploma Grading System and Scale 46
Post-Graduate Diploma Grade Definition 47
Credit Hours 48
Grade Change 48
Semester Grade Point Average 48
Cumulative Grade Point Average 48
Mid-Semester Advisory Grades 48
Transcripts 48
Grade Appeals 48
Academic Standing 49
Student Attendance Policy 49
Graduation with Honors 50
Distance Learning Procedure 50
Examination Rules and Regulations 53
Rules Governing Final Examinations 54
Retention of Final Examinations 54
Student Assessment and Late Coursework Guidelines 54
Academic Advising 56
Tuition and other Fees 59
Payment 59
Refund 60
Fees Structure 61
Discount for Abu Dhabi University Alumni Students 63
Merit-Based Tuition Discount 63
Student Affairs Department 65
Sports & Wellness Office (SWO) 65
Student Services Supporting Obtainment of Qualification 65
Career Assessment 65
Career Guidance 66
Internship 66
Career Fairs 66
Alumni Engagement 66
Student Engagement Office (SEO) 67

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