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Dropping Summer/Winter Credit d. Disciplinary suspension for violation of the Student If the student meets the requirements, a committee 2. The course is offered but conflicts with another
comprised of the Provost, Dean of the concerned college,
Code of Conduct;
required course.
Courses e. Disruptive behavior determined by the faculty member, and the Registrar will look into the request and make The course to be taken outside Abu Dhabi University has
• Students dropping courses within the first two days of Dean and Registrar (and if required, a disciplinary a decision on a case to case basis. In some cases, an to be equivalent to an ADU course, as defined in the credit
interview with the student may be required. The committee
the calendar days of the Winter/Summer semester will committee) if found to be detrimental to the progress will evaluate the student’s Abu Dhabi University transcripts transfer policy. The respective College advisor will evaluate
receive a 100% refund of the tuition fee. of the course and the education of students; and course syllabi. the student’s request against the above conditions. If the
student meets the conditions specified above and are in
• Students dropping courses in the third and fourth f. Exceeding the allowable number of absences from a compliance with the university’s residency requirements,
calendar days of the Winter/Summer semester will course for a given semester; Independent Study his/ her request will be forwarded to the College Dean
receive 75% refund of the tuition fee. In such cases, a g. Exceeding the allowable number of credit courses along with all the supporting documents. If approved, the
“Withdrawal without Penalty” (W) grade will be entered stipulated on course load policy. An independent study course is a course that involves Office of the Registrar will issue a Letter of Approval to the
in their records. one-on-one interactions between a student and a faculty other academic institution.
member which enables a student to undertake a learning
• Students dropping courses in the first and second Withdrawal from the University opportunity which is otherwise unavailable. Independent
days of the next calendar week of the Winter/Summer study courses must have an appropriate learning plan Course Load Limitation
semester will receive a 50% refund of tuition fees. In Students who wish to leave Abu Dhabi University before (typically a syllabus) learning outcomes, end of term
such cases, a (W) grade will be entered in their records. graduation must complete a University Withdrawal evaluations and appropriate assessment. Full time undergraduate students carry a minimum load
• Students dropping courses after the two days of Application Form obtainable from the university website or Independent Study is open to students who have earned of 12 credit hours per semester. Part time undergraduate
students carry a load of less than 12 credit hours per
the second week will receive no refund, and will be from the Office of the Registrar. Official withdrawal will be more than half of the credit hours in the program of semester.
awarded a (W) grade for that course. granted after completion of the clearance procedure. study with at least a 3.0 CGPA. Students may not register
• If students do not withdraw from courses during these A “W” grade will appear against all courses taken by the for Independent Study for the purpose of making up 1. The maximum number of credit hour per semester is
18.
specified periods, they will be considered as being student on the semester he/she withdraws from Abu Dhabi deficiencies resulting from failures in other courses.
registered for the courses and be held accountable. University. A student must have the Independent Study approved at 2. A student may register for up to a maximum of 6
credit hours in any summer or winter term.
• A 100% refund of tuition fees will be given for courses the department and college level prior to registration. The
cancelled by Abu Dhabi University. Re-Enrollment student must submit, to the relevant department chair, the Exceptions
description of the Independent Study course and the basis
Students falling under below categories may apply for re- for the final grade, and the proposal must be endorsed Exceptions to these limits can only be made for a maximum
Administrative Drops enrollment at Abu Dhabi University: by the faculty member who will supervise the work and of an additional 3 credits if students are in their final
graduation semester or term.
Abu Dhabi University officials in the Office of the Registrar a. A former Abu Dhabi University student in good assign the grade. The proposal must then be approved
by the department chair and the dean. Departments may
or the Dean’s Office may initiate an administrative drop. academic standing, whose enrolment at ADU has set additional criteria that students must meet in order to Undergraduate students who are under academic
A student may be administratively dropped from one or been voluntarily or involuntarily interrupted (such register for Independent Study. probation have to abide by the load specified in the relevant
more classes (or withdrawn from all classes) for any of the as Financial issues, Medical conditions, work related Academic Standing Policy.
following reasons: issues etc), for more than one semester (excluding Independent study is only allowed for undergraduate
summer/winter terms). Those semesters include the studies, and only in rare cases. Undergraduate students Graduation Requirements
a. Failure to meet certain preconditions, including but not semesters from which the student has withdrawn with may not register for more than three credits of Independent
limited to: the approval of the concerned Dean. Study in a student’s program. Independent Study may not Undergraduate students must successfully complete all
course requirements, as well as other academic activities
• failure to pay tuition and fees by designated b. Former Abu Dhabi University students who formally be used to award credit for off-campus work which is not assigned to their specialized study plan. The CGPA of each
deadlines; withdrew from the university by filling-out a Withdrawal under the direct supervision of an Abu Dhabi University undergraduate student must be at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
Request Form. faculty member.
• class cancellations; Students must complete the Application for Graduation
Those students must petition the Office of the Registrar Form online no later than the end of the second week of
• failure to meet course prerequisites; in writing for re-enrollment to the University. Students are Credits Earned at other the semester (first week in the case of Winter/Summer
• failure to meet the specific academic requirements encouraged to begin the re-enrollment process at least Academic Institutions semester graduation) in order to be eligible for graduation
at the end of that semester.
of the degree program; two months prior to the beginning of the semester stating
the following:
academic standing who wish to enroll in courses at other Applying for Graduation
• failure of comprehensive or preliminary Continuing Abu Dhabi University students with good
examinations 1. Reasons for leaving Abu Dhabi University and reasons
for returning institutions where the credit earned will be used to fulfill Undergraduate students graduating from Abu Dhabi
b. When the safety of the student, faculty member, or degree requirements at Abu Dhabi University must satisfy
other students in a course would be jeopardized; 2. Current contact information one of the following conditions that delay the student’s University must officially file an application online for
graduation at the beginning of the semester in which
c. Academic suspension, including but not limited to, 3. Medical report for students who withdrew from graduation: they plan to graduate. The Office of the Registrar does not
failure to attain or maintain a required grade point Abu Dhabi University for reasons of illness. 1. The course is not offered in the current semester and initiate the diploma preparation until a student officially
average (GPA) of 2.0 after being placed on Academic 4. Clearance from the Finance Department at not taking it, will delay the graduation; files for graduation.
Probation; Abu Dhabi University.

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