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3. Coordinate the provision of specialized services, • Applicants should maintain full-time student status by
furniture, equipment, or other accommodations as taking a minimum of 12 credit hours (undergraduates)
required. and six credit hours (postgraduates) every Fall and
Spring semesters
4. Liaise with the student and other relevant student
service providers to ensure that where required, • Applicants must not engage in full-time employment
appropriate support is provided to any student with while sponsored by ADU
impairment.
• Applicants must promptly respond to any notice,
Student Dress Code telecommunication, e-mail & SMS involved with their
visas and Health Insurance Cards renewal process
Students are responsible for the reputation of Abu Dhabi • Applicants must comply with the student visa policy
University. All are expected to dress appropriately and
respect cultural and religious traditions of the United Arab • Immediate updating from the student’s side for
Emirates. The following are unacceptable at Abu Dhabi Student Support Service office with any changes may
University. occur to the student’s communication channels (Tel
Nos. & E-mails)
Male students:
Students under Abu Dhabi University visa sponsorships,
• Shorts are not allowed unless for sports activities.
together with GCC students who wish to have UAE
• Tight or revealing shirts/tops. health insurance plans should also apply through the
Student Affairs Department. For visa information and
• Shirts with inappropriate logos or application, students are advised to visit the visa page:
sayings. https://ss.adu.ac.ae/visa.
• Sleeveless shirts.
Student Locker
• Tight or transparent pants.
Lockers are available to any current and registered
Female students:
student of Abu Dhabi University. Due to a limited number
• Shorts are not allowed unless for of compartments, locker rental is subjected on a first-
sports activities. come, first-served basis. Locker applications are obtained,
completed and submitted to Student Support Office.
• Tight or revealing shirts/tops.
• Shirts with inappropriate logos or Student Transportation
sayings.
The Abu Dhabi University Student Transportation Service
• Tight or transparent pants. has been established to offer and maintain a safe and
orderly environment for travelers to and from Abu Dhabi
• Midriff and halter tops. University campuses. Abu Dhabi University provides the
• Sleeveless shirts. service to transport students according to their needs in
addition to allowing access to the university. Students are
• Tights or leggings. picked-up and dropped off at designated areas around
• Face covers (that obstruct identity). the city of Abu Dhabi or the city of Al Ain in accordance
to the student’s preferred type of service. Students can
• Skirts above the knee. avail the service through this page: https://ss.adu.ac.ae/
transportation_service.
Student Visa & Health Insurance
Abu Dhabi University students, who choose to be The Student Support Portal
sponsored by the University regarding residence visa,
should apply through the Student Affairs Department. The The Student Support Portal at Abu Dhabi University is
visa sponsorship process requires certain conditions that an online platform designed to provide comprehensive
students should meet to obtain and maintain a student assistance and resources to students throughout their
visa. Such conditions are covered by UAE government rules academic journey. It offers a range of online services
and regulations: aimed at facilitating students’ success and enhancing
their overall university experience. The portal streamlines
• Applicants should be enrolled in either an administrative processes, facilitates access to support
undergraduate or postgraduate program in ADU

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