Student Affairs' primary focus is to create a positive learning environment that fosters successful learning and personal development, both inside and outside of the traditional classroom.
Student learning and success is enhanced when the academic environment and community support students' full development as individuals-not just as isolated intellects-and when students are seen as important partners in the learning experience.
The division provides, in collaboration with other members of the campus community, educational opportunities, resources, and support to help each individual student reach his or her goals. They work to create a learning environment that eliminates barriers standing in the way of student learning, development, and success.
REGISTRATION
Students are required to register officially during the registration phase each semester. Students should adhere to the guidelines of the Registration guide issued from the Office of the Registrar. They are expected to consult the respective advisors regarding the selection of courses. In order to prepare the students well in advance for the registration process the registration period is specifically marked in the academic calendar. As delay in registration would negatively affect the functioning of the system, late registration is not at all appreciated. Nevertheless, genuine cases will be considered and delayed Registration will be permitted, but they will be charged a late registration fee.
Orientation Program
Orientation Program is the process through which a new student is comfortably introduced and assimilated into the main flux of the University. Each university has its own ways of familiarizing new students with its specific regulations and lifestyle on campus. The Office of Student Affairs introduces university life through campus tours and visits, meetings, lectures, demonstrations and other activities, which prolong for a week. Orientation is a mandatory program for all new students.
Late Registration
Dates such as admission deadline, examinations, etc shall be posted prior to the beginning of each semester. It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to these dates and keep himself/herself informed about it. A delay in registration subjects the student to a late fee. Students will be denied attendance to a course if five class days have been completed.
Registration Procedures
Prior to the registration period, a registration guide shall be made available to the students by the Office of the Registrar. The guide contains extensive information and details on the steps required for registration. The guide will be updated regularly with courses being offered; students are required to refer to the guide in preparation for registration and meeting with the academic advisor.
Registration involves three main steps:
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Advisement
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Selection and registration of courses
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Tuition fees Payment
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Admission as a Transfer Student
A student wishing to transfer to Emirates International University, from other institutions must submit an official transcript demonstrating that he/she has completed satisfactory work at an accredited institution. Decision about admission will be according to the following rules:
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The Secondary school degree is recognized by The Ministry of Higher Education.
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They are in good academic standing (i.e., not on probation or dismissed from the institution from which they are transferring). The required minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) depends on the institution the applicant is transferring from.
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They are transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education offering learning experiences equivalent to those offered at EIU and have successfully completed one or more semesters in that institution.
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That prior to their admission to the institution, from which they are transferring, they had met the requirements of admission to Emirates International University.
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That student requires minimum GPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4 or its equivalent.
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Student has to earn at EIU at least 50% of the total credit required for that degree.
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Credit is allowed for classes satisfactorily completed with a grade of "C" or better.
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The credit hours of the courses to be transferred should be equivalent to those offered by the University.
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Course contents covered must also be equivalent to the course contents offered in the University, for any program of study.
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Students may transfer a maximum of 60 credit hours toward their degree.
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They pay a non-refundable credit transfer evaluation fee. However, this fee is deductible from tuition once the applicant joins.
Courses identified as equivalent in content and level to the University courses will be transferred as the equivalent course. Other appropriate university-level courses may be transferred as free electives or as unassigned courses in the relevant area of the general university requirements. The decision regarding credits awarded is made solely by the appropriate academic division dean/chairperson at Emirates International University. Transcripts will be evaluated once only. Transfer students must complete their transfer file and be awarded transfer credits before the end of their first semester.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Emirates International University offers students the opportunity to study abroad at other institutions and gain full EIU course credit.
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Student must have completed at least 59 credits (junior standing) of undergraduate courses in residence at Emirates International University.
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All study abroad coursework must be pre-approved by the student’s advisor prior to taking the course; otherwise the student cannot be assured their coursework will count towards their Honors college core, concentration or other requirements.
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Upon successful completion of an approved foreign program of study, credit will be granted towards graduation for all appropriate courses taken on EIU affiliated or approved programs.
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Credit is allowed for classes satisfactorily completed at another Institution with a grade of "C" or better.
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The credit hours of the courses to be transferred should be equivalent to those offered by EIU.
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Course contents covered must also be equivalent to the course contents offered in EIU for any program of study.
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Transfer grades are not calculated in a student's cumulative grade point average at EIU.
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Students may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours toward their degree under study abroad program
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Students are required to maintain full time enrollment, attend class regularly and comply with all program regulations and individual course requirements in any program they choose. Students who leave the program before it is officially over will not receive credit for their work.
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Students who enroll in a study abroad program need to ensure that the transcript for coursework taken abroad is sent to EIU.
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Interested students must submit a Study Abroad Program form available at the Office of the Registrar.
ATHLETICS
Emirates International University (EIU) offer a number of sports activities to all students and encourage them to take an active role in our sports development.
SPORTS
Sports teach us many other benefits too – such as team work, discipline, sportsmanship, cooperation, dedication and decision making.
It will also help students gain vital experience and skills to lead them on the path to a brighter future because the lessons they learn from sports they can use later in life and work.