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4. Students who wish to appeal against examination Retention of Final Examinations requirements, evaluate and make recommendations 4. Keeping their assigned advisors/faculty mentors
result(s) must follow the grade appeal procedure at on requests, and make adjustments to the student’s informed of any academic difficulty and challenges
the Office of the Registrar; Faculty are encouraged to make graded final examinations study plan. they may be facing.
5. The week before the final exam shall be used for or papers available to students at the end of the semester. 4. Evaluate the students’ level of development and 5. Taking full responsibility of their decisions in
feedback for students to reflect on what they have The College will retain a copy of each student’s graded support their growth by assessing the key factors and accordance with the best advice and information
generating the required reports when necessary.
learned during the semester; final examination/paper and examples from across the
range of student performance of graded responses to all given.
6. If a student has missed an exam for any reason assessment instruments of the last two presentations of The Role of the Faculty Mentor:
(other than medical reasons as already noted), she/ the course to evaluate program effectiveness. Advising student with Academic Support
he may appeal to retake the test or exam if extreme Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to
justifying circumstances warrant it. A written appeal Academic Advising: Mission and helping you succeed in college. Notice:
must describe the circumstances which caused the
student to miss the examination, and supporting Objective The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor. It is Prior to the beginning of the registration period for each
designed to make your transition to college a smooth one.
documentation should be provided where appropriate. In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor regular semester, an advising hold is placed on the record of
each enrolled undergraduate student who has completed
Copies of the appeal must be sent to the Office of the The Academic Advising Office was established in 2011 as will be assigned to you from University College. In your
Registrar for review and approval. one of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor 16 credit hours and above with a cumulative GPA below 2.5.
students in achieving their potential and academic goals. from your major. The advising hold prevents a student from registering for
Rules Governing Final The mission of Abu Dhabi University’s Academic Advising The Faculty Mentor will: courses in the subsequent semester or term. The advising
hold for any student can only be removed by the student’s
Examinations Office is to guide and support students during their 1. Provide information about degree programs to aid academic advisor.
academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their
goals and career plans. This is done through regular and students in making informed decisions regarding their In order to be eligible for removal of an advising hold, each
1. No faculty may hold a final examination except during consistent communication with each student by forming majors and minors.
the period in which final examinations are scheduled. a partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors relevant student must make an appointment for an advising
session with his or her academic advisor through the
The final examination times will be posted by the to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged 2. Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field
Registrar and will take place immediately following learning, proactive participation, and a strong sense of of interest. University’s electronic advising system and must attend the
the thirteenth week of the Fall and Spring semesters. personal responsibility. 3. Assist students with their choices of majors and advising session. The student should prepare a proposed
The Summer and Winter semesters final examination minors. set of courses for the relevant semester and/or term prior
schedule will be coordinated within the Summer and Main Objectives of the Academic Advising to the advising session.
Winter semesters and students will be notified of the 4. Mentor students throughout their academic journey The student’s academic advisor must record the substance
given date in advance. Office: in ADU. of the advising session in the University’s electronic advising
2. No student may be required to take more than two final 1. Develop academic programs that are consistent with 5. Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’ system, including the agreed upon set(s) of courses the
performance.
examinations on any calendar day during the period students’ goals and actual strengths to support them student will take in the subsequent semester and/or term.
in which final examinations are scheduled. If more in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions 6. Meet the students with academic support to monitor The advisor will remove the advising hold in view of the
than two are scheduled, the Office of the Registrar will that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to their progress and recommend the support needed student at the end of the advising session.
permit a postponement allowing students to sit for their level. for their academic development.
such an examination at a later date. 2. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies Advising Tools, Purpose and Design
3. Examinations that are postponed because more than and procedures. Responsibilities of Students: A variety of advising tools are provided to promote efficient
two examinations are scheduled on the same day, 3. Provide accurate and timely information regarding Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all and effective communication between students and
or because an examination conflicts with another university requirements, policies, and procedures. of which contribute to the overall success of a student. advisors.
It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and
examination, may be taken at another time during the commitment to, the advising process by students,
final examination period once the faculty member and 4. Guide and motivate students in developing themselves advisors, and the university. Students will be informed 1. Academic Advising Website
and taking more responsibility for planning their own
student both agree on a time. academic career. of their academic responsibilities in the advising a. Advising webpage for each college.
4. Laboratory work and oral examinations which form 5. Act as a focal point between the students and the process. b. Registration guidelines.
part of a final exam are allowed to be taken in the week University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all The responsibilities of students include:
preceding the period set for the final examinations, but their academic requirements. c. The study plan should be more detailed and specific.
all of the university-required written final examinations 1. Recognizing the importance of the relationship with d. Inclusion of the Advisor Handbook ( soft copy);
must be given during the final exam period. Responsibilities of Academic Advisors: their advisors. e. Information about the Professional Advisors, and
5. No faculty may change the time, date or location of a 1. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU 2. Getting the necessary information needed to their office timings.
understand degree requirements in their respective
final exam without permission from the Registrar. courses and programs. degree program.
6. No faculty member may increase the time allowed for 2. Assist students with registration issues and offer 3. Seeking the assistance of advisors/faculty mentors or 2. Student Online Account
a final exam beyond the scheduled two hours without guidance with course selection. other university resources on a regular basis. a. Recommended Plan of Study - standard plan for
permission from the respective Dean and Registrar every student of that particular major.
3. Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree

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