Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026-2027 Postgraduate Term A
- Fall Semester 2026-2027 Postgraduate Term B
- Winter Term 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2026-2027 Postgraduate Term A
- Spring Semester 2026-2027 Postgraduate Term B
- Summer Term 2026-2027
Campus language
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A
- Add/Drop
- The critical first week of the semester when students can change their course schedules without penalty.
- ASG
- Abu Dhabi University Student Government, the official representative body for the student population.
C
- CAS
- The College of Arts and Sciences, offering core curriculum and specialized degree programs.
- CHS
- The College of Health Sciences, focusing on public health, nutrition, and biomedical sciences.
- COB
- The College of Business, which hosts various professional and academic business programs.
- COE
- The College of Engineering, one of the largest academic divisions at the university.
F
- Female Housing
- The on-campus residential facility designated for female students, providing secure accommodation and study areas.
- Food Court
- The primary dining area located in the Student Hub featuring various international and local food outlets.
- Foundation
- Refers to the English Language Institute (ELI) or preparatory programs students take before starting their degree courses.
I
- IEEE
- The student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a prominent professional club for engineering students.
M
- Male Housing
- The on-campus residential facility designated for male students, located within the Abu Dhabi campus grounds.
S
- Starbucks
- A popular student meeting spot and coffee shop located in the Main Building of the Abu Dhabi campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Auditorium
- The large hall used for university events, guest speakers, and graduation ceremonies.
- Banner
- The self-service system used specifically for course registration and academic record management.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
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- Campus Food Court
- KC
- The Knowledge Center, which serves as the university's main library and research facility.
- Main Building
- The primary administrative and academic building where most lectures and official offices are located.
- MyADU
- The official student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and financial records.
- SafeAssign
- The plagiarism detection tool integrated into Blackboard that students must use for submitting assignments.
- Shuttle Bus
- The university-provided transportation service connecting the Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai campuses, as well as student housing.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for campus entry, library borrowing, and accessing university facilities.
- The Hub
- The Student Hub building, which houses student services, the food court, and recreational facilities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.