ACADEMIC ADVISING
AFU provides current and prospective students, academic advising that is accurate, consistent, and timely so that students can develop meaningful educational plans compatible with career and life goals. Students are expected to perform at a satisfactory academic level. Students who are not achieving satisfactorily results will receive specifically targeted advice and assistance throughout their studies.
As part of its dedication to academic success, Al Falah University (AFU) is committed to providing high quality academic advising in order to assist students in the development and pursuit of academic objectives consistent with their life goals. Academic advising is an ongoing process that connects students to the University. AFU is committed to providing appropriate guidance to newly enrolled students and begins the process of orientation where each newly enrolled student. Academic advising is as follows:
- All students shall be informed of the advising policy and advising process during the initial orientation and be directed to an appropriate advisor.
- All registered students shall be assigned an academic advisor.
- All students on probation must be given regular advising each semester.
- Advising by faculty for all incoming and continuing students shall be made available each semester.
- Academic advising shall be assessed and reviewed every year.
Academic advising at AFU is shaped and guided by the following goals:
- To assist students in making their own decisions in choosing the appropriate course to meet their academic and life objectives.
- To answer questions raised by students and to make them aware of the possible short- and long-range consequences of their choices.
- To ensure that all students are aware of resources, services and educational opportunities at the University that may be pertinent to the student's educational objectives.
- To provide students with relevant and up-to-date information regarding policies and procedures.
- To facilitate resolution of academic problem, conflict and concern, as appropriate.
- To refer students as necessary to required resources.
- To collect and disseminate information on student needs, wants, and perceptions in order to enhance the University’s effectiveness.
