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Transcript – A certified copy of a student’s educational print out their own schedule cards. If a section is full, Dropping Summer/Winter Credit d. Disciplinary suspension for violation of the Student
record. another selection will need to be made in consultation Code of Conduct;
with the Academic Advisor. Once the schedule card Courses
Withdrawal – An administrative procedure of dropping a is finalized, tuition fees are to be paid either online, e. Disruptive behavior determined by the faculty member,
course or leaving a university. through bank transfer or in person at the Finance • Students dropping courses within the first two days of Dean and Registrar (and if required, a disciplinary
Non-refundable application fee (online payment). Department. the calendar days of the Winter/Summer semester will committee) if found to be detrimental to the progress
of the course and the education of students;
receive a 100% refund of the tuition fee.
Once an application and the required documents are f. Exceeding the allowable number of absences from a
submitted, a response will be provided no later than one Add/Drop Course Regulations • Students dropping courses in the third and fourth course for a given semester;
week from the date the application was received. calendar days of the Winter/Summer semester will
A student is allowed to add/drop one or more courses receive 75% refund of the tuition fee. In such cases, a g. Exceeding the allowable number of credit courses
during the first week of the regular semester and during “Withdrawal without Penalty” (W) grade will be entered stipulated on course load policy.
Registration first two days of the Winter/Summer term. A student may in their records.
withdraw one or more courses during the tenth week of the
Students will register during the online registration period semester. In such cases, the “W” grade reflects the student’s • Students dropping courses in the first and second Withdrawal from the University
that is announced every semester by the Office of the voluntary Withdrawal from the course. This grade is not days of the next calendar week of the Winter/Summer
Registrar. computed in the student’s GPA but determines student’s semester will receive a 50% refund of tuition fees. In Students who wish to leave Abu Dhabi University before
such cases, a (W) grade will be entered in their records.
• Registered students may add/drop courses prior to progress towards completion of the college requirements. graduation must complete a University Withdrawal
Application Form obtainable from the university website or
the first day and during the first calendar week of the If the student does not officially withdraw from courses • Students dropping courses after the two days of from the Office of the Registrar. Official withdrawal will be
semester and during the first two days of the Winter/ during these specified periods, he/she is considered the second week will receive no refund, and will be granted after completion of the clearance procedure.
Summer term. A full refund will be given for courses registered for the courses and is held accountable for awarded a (W) grade for that course.
dropped by students during this period. completing them. • If students do not withdraw from courses during these A “W” grade will appear against all courses taken by the
• Late registration should be completed within the first Dropping Fall/Spring Credit specified periods, they will be considered as being student on the semester he/she withdraws from Abu Dhabi
University.
calendar week after the semester registration period registered for the courses and be held accountable.
is over. Courses • A 100% refund of tuition fees will be given for courses
• A late registration fee will be charged for students • Students dropping courses within the first calendar cancelled by Abu Dhabi University. Re-Enrollment
registering courses after the add/drop period. week of the Fall/Spring semester will receive a 100% Students falling under below categories may apply for re-
• Students wishing to continue their studies at Abu refund of the tuition fee. Administrative Drops enrollment at Abu Dhabi University:
Dhabi University but who fail to pay the prescribed • Students dropping courses in the second calendar a. A former Abu Dhabi University student in good
fees on or before the published payment deadline, will week of the Fall/Spring semester will receive 75% Abu Dhabi University officials in the Office of the Registrar academic standing, whose enrolment at ADU has
be considered to have been dropped from courses refund of the tuition fee. In such cases, a “Withdrawal or the Dean’s Office may initiate an administrative drop. been voluntarily or involuntarily interrupted (such
which they are registered. without Penalty” (W) grade will be entered in their A student may be administratively dropped from one or as Financial issues, Medical conditions, work related
more classes (or withdrawn from all classes) for any of the
• Students may seek to defer their registration by records. following reasons: issues etc), for more than one semester (excluding
applying in writing to the Registrar. This should be • Students dropping courses in the third calendar week summer/winter terms). Those semesters include the
done at least one week before the specified date of of the Fall/Spring semester will receive a 50% refund a. Failure to meet certain preconditions, including but not semesters from which the student has withdrawn with
registration. Fees for late registration will be charged of tuition fees. In such cases, a (W) grade will be limited to: the approval of the concerned Dean.
and students will be required to register on, or before entered in their records. • failure to pay tuition and fees by designated b. Former Abu Dhabi University students who formally
the deferred registration date. deadlines; withdrew from the university by filling-out a Withdrawal
• Students dropping courses after the third week of the
• Students will only be permitted to sit for examinations Fall/Spring semester will receive no refund, and will be • class cancellations; Request Form.
and receive grades if they are registered for the awarded a (W) grade for that course. Those students must petition the Office of the Registrar
courses and have settled their fees in full. • failure to meet course prerequisites; in writing for re-enrollment to the University. Students are
• If students do not withdraw from courses during these
specified periods, they will be considered as being • failure to meet the specific academic requirements encouraged to begin the re-enrollment process at least
Registration Procedures registered for the courses and be held accountable. of the degree program; two months prior to the beginning of the semester stating
the following:
Students must register online at the beginning of each • A 100% refund of tuition fees will be given for courses • failure of comprehensive or preliminary 1. Reasons for leaving Abu Dhabi University and reasons
semester. Registration procedures are as follows: cancelled by Abu Dhabi University. examinations for returning
a. Before students meet with their Academic Advisor, b. When the safety of the student, faculty member, or 2. Current contact information
they should identify the list of courses they should take other students in a course would be jeopardized;
in each semester to satisfy the requirements of the c. Academic suspension, including but not limited to, 3. Medical report for students who withdrew from
program of study leading to their degree. failure to attain or maintain a required grade point Abu Dhabi University for reasons of illness.
b. Students register online at www.adu.ac.ae and then average (GPA) of 2.0 after being placed on Academic 4. Clearance from the Finance Department at
Probation; Abu Dhabi University.

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