Academic Counseling

The Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) academic advising mission is to foster and promote evoking the potential of students to grow to their fullest academic capabilities in fulfilling their personal needs and in playing a pivotal role in the growth and development of society.  To this end, academic policies and procedures adhere to the philosophy and pedagogy of our student embedded mission. 

The core objective of the UAQU Academic Advising Program is to assist students in the process of development of their educational endeavors. Academic advising should nurture personal talents of students, promote their professional values and pave the road for reaching their goals and career plans.  These guiding principles serve as the cornerstone for a dynamic strategy aimed at the continuous enhancement and improvement of the advising process and interactions between students, faculty and administrators.

Because academic advising is an essential component in a successful learning process and is intended for the well-being of students, our University is committed to providing students with the best possible services.  Academic advising is a two-way that involves an advisor and advisee.   For this process to be fruitful, the academic advisor and the student should be responsible, cooperative and recognize mutual interests.  The ongoing advising process should have blueprints to ensure at least the following:

1. Courses are taken in the right sequence and according to the curriculum.
2. Number of credits per semester is taken into consideration.
3. Co-requisites and pre-requisites are met.
4. All procedures and registration requirements are met and within the rules and regulations set by UAQU.
5. Students who pursue genuine intellectual growth, sound career choices, and efficient time management are the ultimate tangible outcomes of the overall educational process. 

The advisor guides the students along the path of success.  However, the students are the ultimate party that holds the keys to success.  They should take the initiative in following through on the recommendations of the advisor.  The advisor is responsible for seeing that students successfully complete curricular requirements and should maintain accurate records of student progress towards fulfilling degree requirements.

Contact Information

College of Law

College of Business Administration

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Mass Communication