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If a student is dismissed from other institutions of higher b. Former Abu Dhabi University students who formally
education for academic reasons, and request a transfer to withdrew from the university by filling a Withdraw
Abu Dhabi University, he/she may be admitted if he/she University Form.
Visiting Students c. Students who were dismissed from the University
except for those who were dismissed for academic
integrity violations (these students will not be
Visiting students are students attending courses or readmitted).
undertaking postgraduate research with the prior approval
from the Colleges concerned, without seeking a degree at Those students must petition the Admissions, Enrollment
Abu Dhabi University. & International Relations Department in writing for
readmission to the University indicating the semester for
The student will be responsible to accredit/transfer the readmission is being requested stating the following:
course/s taken at Abu Dhabi University to his/her home
university. They will normally: 1. Reasons for leaving Abu Dhabi University and reasons
for returning;
a. Provide evidence of proficiency in the English language;
b. Participate, at their choice, in registered course-work, 2. Evidence proving that all conditions for readmission
have been fulfilled;
and sit for the examinations set for that course, and;
c. Be given, at their request, a transcript of courses taken 3. Current contact information;
at Abu Dhabi University. 4. Medical report for students who withdraw from Abu
Documents required for admission of visiting Dhabi University for reasons of illness;
students are as follows: 5. Clearance from the Finance Department at Abu Dhabi
1. Completed online application form with the required University;
application fee; 6. Valid copy of Passport, Visa, UAE National ID Card
2. Copy of passport and residence visa, if applicable; and English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL) and EmSat
results.
3. Photographs (to be uploaded in the online application);
If the student meets the current admission requirements,
4. No-objection letter issued by the visiting student’s a committee comprised of the Provost, UC Dean, Head of
home university; the Office of Academic Integrity, Dean of the concerned
5. Copy of either IELTS or TOEFL or proof of English college, Head of Admissions, Enrollment & International
proficiency; Relations Department, and the Registrar will look into
the request and decide on case by case basis. In some
6. Copy of Emirates ID. cases, an interview with the student may be required. The
Students who opt to complete their degree at Abu Dhabi committee will evaluate the student’s Abu Dhabi University
University and change their status to that of regular transcripts and course syllabi. New admission policies
student must meet the admission requirements. Please might apply whenever appropriate including entrance and
refer to the current admission policy and credit transfer language tests.
policy if applicable. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the student
might be readmitted either by:
Re-admission Procedure a. Reactivating his/her account in case any of his/her
Abu Dhabi University courses are counted.
This policy applies to:
b. Creating a new account: in case that all his/her
a. Former Abu Dhabi University students, whose Abu Dhabi University courses are not counted.
enrolment at Abu Dhabi University has been
voluntarily or involuntarily interrupted/stopped, Courses taken at Abu Dhabi University with grade less
including academic suspension, for more than two than C prior to re-admission shall be omitted.
consecutive semesters (excluding summer semesters) Once readmission is granted, the student has to pay the
or more than four discrete semesters (excluding admission application and registration fees or reactivation
summer semesters) during the whole period of study. fees.
Those semesters include the semesters from which
the student has withdrawn with the approval of the Upon withdrawal, students must know and understand
concerned Dean. that readmission is not certain and is contingent upon a
comprehensive reevaluation of the student petition.

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