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• Colleges will make best efforts to offer single-gender Meet other new students and make friends; Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
classes where enrollment numbers, faculty availability, and Digital Advancement,
program requirements permit. Meet Abu Dhabi University faculty, staff, and administrators; Transformation and AI To enhance account security, all students are required
Preview important first-year college issues; to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using the
• Co-educational classes are standard where single-gender Microsoft Authenticator app.
sections are not feasible. The University is committed to Get questions answered about campus life; (Data)
ensuring equal academic quality in all class formats. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple
4.2. Group Work & Collaborative Projects Tour the Abu Dhabi University campus and its facilities; and App Store or Google Play Store.
• Student group work for academic purposes is permitted Get help to adjust to the new environment. The DATA (Digital Advancement, Transformation and AI) Follow the setup instructions provided through the MyADU
Portal.
and encouraged in Co-Educational Areas (Section 3.1), Students are encouraged to attend the orientation program Department delivers comprehensive digital services,
under college supervision where applicable. to avoid missing valuable information that could adversely information systems, cybersecurity, and technology Contact the DATA Help Desk if assistance is required.
support across all Abu Dhabi University campuses. The
• Groups must conduct themselves in a professional affect their success at Abu Dhabi University. department is committed to enabling an innovative, secure, Note: MFA is mandatory for all students to access university
academic manner and avoid physical contact or behavior and seamless digital experience for students, faculty and digital services securely.
that violates university conduct staff..
1. Meet Abu Dhabi University faculty, staff, and
standards. administrators; Digital Learning Platforms
• Group meetings should take place in designated co- 2. Preview important first-year college issues; Student User Account
educational or open campus areas, communication must Students have access to a range of modern learning
remain academic in nature, and students should avoid non- 3. Get questions answered about campus life; • All ADU students are provided with a unique user technologies:
account based on their student ID number.
designated spaces. 4. Tour the Abu Dhabi University campus and its facilities; • Student Information System (SIS): Access registration,
4.3. Events & Activities and • This account grants access to university systems, fee payments, class schedules, grades, and academic
online learning platforms, email, Wi-Fi, and records through https://selfservice.adu.ac.ae.
• University-sponsored events may be co-educational. 5. Get help to adjust to the new environment. computing resources.
• All mixed-gender events must be supervised by a faculty Students are encouraged to attend the orientation program • Email Format: StudentNumber@students.adu.ac.ae • Blackboard Learn Ultra: Course materials, assignments,
or staff member serving as the event organizer. to avoid missing valuable information that could adversely assessments, grades, and communication tools.
• For off-campus events involving undergraduate students, affect their success at Abu Dhabi University. • Example: 0000000@students.adu.ac.ae • Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
parental/guardian approval is required for female students. • Students receive initial login credentials upon OneDrive, and Teams.
admission. • Microsoft Teams: Virtual classes, meetings,
• Dress Code Policy must be observed at all times, including
events and activities. • Passwords must be changed upon first login and collaboration, and academic communication.
updated regularly. • MyADU Portal: Central access point for university
NON-COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES digital services (https://my.adu.ac.ae).
• Students are responsible for safeguarding their
Violations of this policy will be considered a breach of the usernames and passwords.
ADU Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
Policy. The Student Affairs Department will handle all
reported incidents and impose sanctions as appropriate,
following the university’s disciplinary procedures. Any Student Email On-Campus Technology Facilities
suspected violation of this policy must be reported to • Students are required to check their university • Wi-Fi Access: Secure wireless network available to
the Student Affairs Department / Student Support Office email account regularly, as official academic and students through the unified SSID “ADU” across all
through the university’s official reporting channels. administrative communications are sent through the campuses.
Orientation Program ADU student email system. • Computer laboratories equipped with academic
The Student Affairs will offer an orientation program for new • University email should be used for academic and software.
students who are admitted to the Abu Dhabi University for official communication purposes. • Smart classrooms with interactive displays and audio-
Fall and Spring Semesters. Students visual systems.
admitted to the Summer term will be encouraged to attend Password Setup Instructions • Printing, copying, and scanning services in designated
the Fall orientation. Students attending the orientation areas.
program will: To activate or reset your password:
Gain important information about academic life at Abu 1. Visit the MyADU Portal: https://my.adu.ac.ae • Specialized facilities such as plotters and 3D printers
for eligible programs.
Dhabi University and find out how to register for classes; 2. Follow the password recovery instructions.
Become familiar with resources on campus; 3. Complete verification steps.
4. Set a new secure password.

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