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the student and the advisor, compatible with the student’s career interests and academic
records, as well as available information on the frequency of course offerings and possible
scheduling conflicts.
9. Help students re-think the course of study in the event that their interests change, refer students
to an appropriate source for improvement of study and other skills when necessary.
10. Relay information about available activities that may enhance student’s learning experiences.
Statement of Advisor Expectations
Members of the ALHOSN University faculty accept the responsibility of being informed and
concerned about students assigned to them as advisees. Advising involves helping students move
through a sequential decision-making process toward realistic, flexible academic and professional
goals. In order for faculty advisors to provide this service, it is expected that each student will:
1. Consult with his/her advisor at least once a semester;
2. Make appointments for such counseling during office hours.
3. Respect appointments time. If the student finds that it is impossible to keep the
appointment, he/she should notify his/her advisor before the appointed time.
4. Discuss academic and career-related needs as they develop.
5. Be prepared for the appointment and bring appropriate materials and documents.
6. Seek assistance with decisions to be made rather than expect the advisor to make them.
7. Follow through with appropriate action after the advising session, or consult with the advisor
if critical decisions cannot be accomplished.
8. Seek additional counsel from other appropriate sources.
9. Evaluate advising sessions and give feedback to the advisor in order to strengthen the
advising process.
10. Seek reassignment to another advisor when appropriate.
Add/Drop Courses Regulations
Adding a Course
Students may add courses to their schedules until the published add/drop day. Students cannot add
courses after that date. See academic calendar for the last day to add courses.
Dropping a Course
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a course. When dropping a course within three
calendar weeks from the date when classes begin, no grade will appear on the student’s record. When a
student drops a course after the third week of class and before the end of the 8th week of class, a grade
of “W” will be recorded on the student’s academic record. When a student drops a course after the 8th
week of class, he/she will receive an F grade.
Transfer within University Faculties
First-Semester Students
First-semester students may apply to transfer within the university from one specialization to another
during the drop- add period. This application is processed through the Admissions and Registration
Office in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The applicants should meet the admission requirements of the field of specialization where
they are transferring.
2. There is availability of vacancies in the specialization where they are transferring.
3. There is approval of the two faculties/ departments concerned.
Regular Students
Regular students may transfer from one specialization (major) to another within the university provided
that they fulfill items 2 and 3 above, in addition to the following:
1. They should have completed at least one full semester in the university.
2. Each student is entitled to one transfer only throughout his/her course of study at the university.
3. The last semester average should be equivalent to the new specialization requirements.
4. The number of semester credits a student can carry to the new specialization is limited to 60
credit hours.
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