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About Abu Dhabi University 16 Course Related Information 50
Abu Dhabi University Philosophy 16 Undergraduate Grading System and Scale 50
Institutional Licensure and Program Accreditation 16 Undergraduate Grade Definition 51
International Accreditation 16 Grade Change 52
Current Abu Dhabi University Undergraduate Programs 18 Semester Grade Point Average 52
Vision 19 Cumulative Grade Point Average 52
Mission 19 Mid-Semester Advisory Grades 52
Values 19 Transcripts 52
Strategic Goals 20 Graduation with Honors 52
Campus Locations and Descriptions 22 Dean’s List 52
Abu Dhabi Campus 22 Grade Appeals 52
Al Ain Campus 23 Double Major 53
Dubai Campus 23 Second Baccalaureate Degree 53
Abu Dhabi University Organizational Chart 24 Student Classification 54
Abu Dhabi University College Organizational Charts 25 Credit Hours 55
Admission, Enrollment and Registration 29 Student Record Confidentiality 55
Undergraduate Admissions Requirement 29 Student Assessment and Late Coursework Guidelines 55
International Students Required Documents 30 Student Archives 57
Authentication 30 Academic Standing 57
English Proficiency 30 Student Attendance Policy 57
Credit Transfer 31 Undergraduate Completion Policy 58
Visiting Students 32 Distance Learning Procedure 58
Re-admission Procedure 33 Examination Rules and Regulations 61
College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Admission 34 Rules Governing Final Examinations 62
College of Business Undergraduate Admission 36 Retention of Final Examinations 62
College of Engineering Undergraduate Admission 38 Academic Advising 62
College of Health Sciences Undergraduate Admission 42 Tuition and other Fees 65
Academic Terminology for Abu Dhabi University 45 Payment 65
Registration 46 Plans for Tuition Payments 65
Registration Procedures 46 Refund 66
Add/Drop Course Regulations 46 Fees Structure 67
Dropping Fall/Spring Credit Courses 46 Reduction 70
Dropping Summer/Winter Credit Courses 47 Scholarships 70
Administrative Drops 47 Financial Aid 72
Withdrawal from the University 47 Student Affairs Department 75
Re-Enrollment 47 Sports & Wellness Office (SWO) 75
Independent Study 48 Student Services Supporting Obtainment of Qualification 75
Credits Earned at other Academic Institutions 48 Career Assessment 75
Course Load Limitation 48 Career Guidance 76
Graduation Requirements 48 Internship 76
Applying for Graduation 48 Career Fairs 76
Graduation Clearance 49 Alumni Engagement 76
Awarding Degrees and Diplomas 49

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