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Admission and Registration Office, ALHOSN University, P.O. Box 38772, Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates
General Requirements of Graduate Studies
Registration
A graduate student admitted to a degree program meets with his or her advisor before registration to
determine the course(s) for which the student should register. The courses are recorded on the
student’s program of study along with the semester they will be taken.
Orientation Program
All incoming new students are expected to attend the orientation program, normally scheduled for 90
minutes, that provides an overview of ALHOSN University and the admissions process. All prospective
students are encouraged to attend this brief introductory session in order to ensure a smooth transition
into university life at ALHOSN University. University officials will be present to provide pertinent
information and answer students’ questions. Orientation is mandated for students enrolling for the
first time in ALHOSN University.
Academic Advising
All new graduate students will be assigned a faculty member as their academic advisors upon
registration. Academic advisors assist students on an individual basis with problems and challenges
which may arise once they are enrolled in the University. Students must meet academic advisors
before registering for courses each semester. The list of students’ academic advisors is available at the
Admissions and Registration Office and should be checked to identify the current academic advisor.
Students are encouraged to seek advising regarding not only immediate course decisions but also long
term academic goals.
Students must personally assume the responsibility for completing all requirements established by the
University for their Degrees. A student’s advisor cannot assume these responsibilities. Any
substitution, waiver or exemption from any established requirement or academic standard may be
accomplished only with appropriate approval. The academic advisor may refer a student to other
offices for further services in counseling, career planning and placement, tutoring and skills
development.
Academic Schedule
ALHOSN University practices the Semester System, where in each academic year there are two
semesters normally mandatory for students to register and attend classes. Each semester there are 14
weeks of classes, an additional week for midterm exams, and two additional weeks for final exams.
Week 1
1. The semester officially begins.
2. A student may still enroll at the Admissions and Registration Office and a late fee will be
charged.
3. If a student’s classes have been cancelled, he/she may re-register during this week.
4. Week 1 is the last week to add a course or change a section. If a student does not meet
the requirements for a course he/she wants to take, he/she must submit the necessary waiver or
approval for classification, and check with his/her advisor.
5. Week 1 is the last week to drop a course and receive a full refund of tuition and fees.
6. Students withdrawing from the University are entitled to 100% of their tuition and some of
the refundable fees only.
7. Change of majors must be processed by the end of the first week of the semester to be
effective the same semester.
Week 2
1. Class rosters are sent to instructors to verify enrollment in their courses.
2. Students withdrawing from the University or dropping all their classes are entitled to a
60% refund of tuition only. No refund of tuition fees past Week 2.
Week 3
Last week to drop a course without having it appears on the student’s academic record.
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