Academic Advising
Definition of Academic Advising
It is the process of providing assistance to students and which aims at academic development and skills discovery. It is also about problem-solving of issues relating to their scientific majors and university life as well as introducing them to studying regulations and learning ethics.
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Functions of the Academic Advising Committee
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1. Prepare a special file for each student that includes all data
2. Explain the student’s study plan in detail and also to clarify the regulations concerning hours registration
3. Explain graduation requirements in accordance with the university system
4. Assess students‘ performance in accordance with the rigorous academic criteria so that he/she could continue his/her studies without any problems.
5. Advise students on the requirements of changing specialization as well as those of dropping, adding and withdrawing from courses
6. Advise female students on how to handle a course, to manage their time, to master memorizing skills and how to prepare for tests.