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 Single unit with individual kitchen and bath (1 person/ unit).  It also engages in activities that contribute to the well- being   •   Chronic illnesses: for example, asthma or heart   •   Midriff and halter tops.
 of  Abu  Dhabi  University  community  through  on-campus   problems.
 Semi-Private:  and off-campus service delivery projects. Both students   •   Sleeveless shirts.
 Single Occupancy with Shared Bath and Kitchen (2   and the community benefit from continued commitment in   Counseling Services for Students of   •   Tights or leggings.
 persons/unit).  providing a model counseling program.  Determination  •   Face covers (that obstruct identity).
 Double-Occupancy:   Supportive counseling services provided to students   The  Counseling  Services  Office  assists  the  students  with
 One-bedroom unit with two beds with shared kitchen and   included but not limited to:  impairments in fully participating in all aspects of University   •   Skirts above the knee.
 bath (2 persons/unit).  •   Individual Counseling - to discuss information and   life, and in particular:  Student Visa & Health Insurance
 Double-Shared Occupancy:   difficulties with educational/academic matters, coping/   1.   Provide support and advice for students with
 Two-bedroom unit with two beds in each room      adjustment skills to academia, and interpersonal   impairments.  Abu  Dhabi  University  students,  who  choose  to  be
 and shared kitchen and bath (4 persons/unit).  issues affecting academic performance.  sponsored by the University regarding residence visa,
 (Not Available During Covid-19 Pandemic)  •   Group Counseling - provides an opportunity for   2.   Formally evaluate the student’s impairment, and the   should apply through the Student Affairs Department. The
                                                     visa sponsorship process requires certain conditions that
            following discussion with the course coordinator,
 All units are furnished with bed/s, complete beddings,   a group of individuals (2 or more) to explore new   determine what support or accommodations are   students should meet to obtain and maintain a student
 bedside drawers, study desks, and cupboards, microwave   techniques in several areas such as communication,   appropriate. In making an assessment, the counselor   visa. Such conditions are covered by UAE government rules
 ovens, and refrigerators.  stress/anger  management,  and  interpersonal  may seek advice from appropriate professionals such   and regulations:
 matters.   as a doctor, neurologist or educational psychologist.
 Facilities and Services available:                  •   Applicants should be enrolled in either an
 •   Educational Activities & Personal Development - are   3.   Coordinate  the  provision  of  specialized  services,   undergraduate or postgraduate program in ADU
 Common kitchens  workshops and referral services designed to respond   furniture, equipment, or other accommodations as
 to the variety  of student’s needs and  development   •   Applicants should maintain full-time student status by
 Laundry room  required.
 during their academia.                                  taking a minimum of 12 credit hours (undergraduates)
 TV room  4.   Liaise with  the student  and other relevant student   and six credit hours (postgraduates) every Fall and
 •   Other Services: this includes Consultation with   service providers to ensure that where required,   Spring semesters
 Study areas with desktop computers  students, family members, guardians, faculty and   appropriate support is provided to any student with
 staff, Emergency Response when the need arises.     •   Applicants must not engage in full-time employment
 Gym        impairment.                                  while sponsored by ADU
 Recreation facilities  Students of Determination  Student Dress Code  •   Applicants must promptly respond to any notice,
 Transportation to and from shopping areas  Students of determination are encouraged  to consider  a   Students are responsible for the reputation of Abu Dhabi   telecommunication, e-mail & SMS involved with their
 university education. By working to create an accessible   visas and Health Insurance Cards renewal process
 Wireless Internet connection  learning environment, the administrators, faculty, and staff   University. All are expected to dress appropriately and   •   Applicants must comply with the student visa policy
        respect cultural and religious traditions of the United Arab
 Cleaning services  of Abu Dhabi University endeavor to provide support and   Emirates. The following are unacceptable at Abu Dhabi
 services that:                                      •   Immediate updating from the student’s side for
 Safety and Security services  University.               Student Support Service office with any changes may
 •   Enable students with special needs to approach their   Male students:  occur to the student’s communication channels (Tel
 Maintenance services  studies more effectively.
        •   Shorts are not allowed unless for sports  activities.  Nos. & E-mails)
 •   Enhance understanding of special needs within the
 ADU Residential Life Programming  University community.  •   Tight or revealing shirts/tops.  Students under Abu Dhabi University visa sponsorships,
                                                     together with GCC students who wish to have UAE health
 The RLP is a comprehensive planning of programs which   •   Promote  collaboration  within  the  University  •   Shirts with inappropriate logos or        insurance plans should also apply through the Student
 defines the on-campus living and learning experience   community and within the community at large to   sayings.  Affairs Department.
 which is primarily focused on LLB: Living, Learning, and   assist students with special needs.
 Belonging. The RLP contributors are the Housing and   •   Sleeveless shirts.  Student Locker
 Residence Life Unit members, the Resident Assistants and   •   Students of Determination include those students   •   Tight or transparent pants.
 the Dormitory Council members.  with:               Lockers are available to any current and registered
        Female students:                             student of Abu Dhabi University. Due to a limited number
 •   Physical disabilities: such as paralysis or amputation.
 Counseling Service                                  of compartments, locker rental is subjected on a first-
 •   Sensory disabilities: visual and hearing impairments.  •   Shorts are not allowed unless for         come, first-served basis. Locker applications are obtained,
 Counseling services aim to clarify the needs arising from   sports activities.  completed and submitted to Student Support Office.
 the impact of college life on the student’s educational,   •   Neurological disabilities: such as stroke or epilepsy.   •   Tight or revealing shirts/tops.  Student Transportation
 interpersonal, and social life. Supportive counseling
 services can help  students adjust to their circumstances   •   Learning disabilities:  attention-deficit/hyperactivity   •   Shirts with inappropriate logos or        The Abu Dhabi University Student Transportation Service
 disorder or dyslexia, among others.
 and relate to the environment more productively. It also   sayings.  has  been  established  to  offer  and  maintain  a  safe  and
 offers an atmosphere in which students may discuss their   •   Mental disorders: such as mood or psychotic   orderly environment for travelers to and from Abu Dhabi
 issues with the assurance of all counseling information to   disorders.   •   Tight or transparent pants.  University  campuses.  Abu  Dhabi  University  provides  the
 remain private and confidential.


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