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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
academic responsibilities in the advising process.

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