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About Abu Dhabi University 18 Graduation Clearance 50
Abu Dhabi University Philosophy 18 Awarding Degrees and Diplomas 50
Institutional Licensure and Program Accreditation 18 Course Related Information 52
International Accreditation 18 Undergraduate Grading System and Scale 52
Current Abu Dhabi University Undergraduate Programs 20 Undergraduate Grade Definition 53
Vision 21 GPA Scale 54
Mission 21 Grade Change 54
Values 21 Semester Grade Point Average 54
Strategic Goals 22 Cumulative Grade Point Average 54
An Overview: Campus Locations and Descriptions 24 Mid-Semester Advisory Grades 54
Abu Dhabi Campus 24 Transcripts 54
Al Ain Campus 24 Graduation with Honors 54
Dubai Campus 24 Dean’s List 54
Abu Dhabi University Organizational Chart 26 Grade Appeals 54
Abu Dhabi University College Organizational Charts 27 Double Major 55
Admission, Enrollment and Registration 31 Student Classification 56
Undergraduate Admissions Requirement 31 Credit Hours 58
International Students Required Documents 32 Student Record Confidentiality 58
Authentication 32 Student Assessment and Late Coursework Guidelines 58
English Proficiency 32 Student Archives 59
Credit Transfer 33 Academic Standing 59
Visiting Students 34 Student Attendance Policy 60
Re-admission Procedure 35 Undergraduate Completion Policy 60
College of College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Undergraduate Admission 36 Distance Learning Procedure 60
College of Business Undergraduate Admission 38 Examination Rules and Regulations 64
College of Engineering Undergraduate Admission 40 Rules Governing Final Examinations 64
College of Health Sciences Undergraduate Admission 42 Retention of Final Examinations 64
College of Law Undergraduate Admission 44 Academic Advising 64
Academic Terminology for Abu Dhabi University 46 Tuition and other Fees 67
Registration 47 Payment 67
Registration Procedures 47 Plans for Tuition Payments 67
Add/Drop Course Regulations 47 Refund 68
Dropping Fall/Spring Credit Courses 47 Fees Structure 69
Dropping Summer/Winter Credit Courses 48 Reduction 72
Administrative Drops 48 Scholarships 72
Withdrawal from the University 48 Financial Aid 74
Re-Enrollment 48 Student Affairs Department 76
Independent Study 49 Sports & Wellness Office (SWO) 76
Credits Earned at other Academic Institutions 49 Employability and Alumni Relations Office 76
Course Load Limitation 49 Career Assessment 76
Graduation Requirements 49 Career Guidance 77
Applying for Graduation 49 Internship 77

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