Covid-19 Information

Students

Dear Students,

We would like to congratulate you on the beginning of the second semester of the academic year 2020/2021, wishing you continued success.

We offer you a set of instructions that we hope everyone adheres to, for your safety and the safety of everyone.

• It is necessary to present the results of the new Corona virus examination (PCR), up to 72 hours, before allowing students to board the bus and show the result through the Al-Hosn Application or through the oficial text message issued by the competent authories.
• If there are members of your family infected with Covid 19 virus, the student must stay inthe residential units and not leave the emirate.
• If your contact witha  person infected with Covid 19 virus in the emirate, the student must not retun to the residence, and inform the health services unit on the following email: healht.services@uaeu.ac.ae
• Students coming from outside the emirate of Abu Dhabi must abide by the state's procedures for re-examination (nose swab, PCR) on the sixth day, as the student will bear the costs of the medical examination.
• Students must visit the residence clinic in B3 to perform the required tests, for AED 85/- (cash or visa)

Information for Students

The UAEU is committing to providing the best possible learning environment for all students within the current COVID-19 pandemic constraints.

This page will regularly be updated with info regarding your academics, travels, residential and student life.

Tips for online classes

This is a normal class using a virtual platform. Here are some tips for success:

• Be ready. Check the calendar and the link ahead of time
• Check your connections, microphone, and camera
• Keep yourself muted unless you are speaking
• Make sure to read any materials assignment before the session
• Make sure to check lectures recordings
• Check the course examination time and platform.
• Seek IT assistance if you have any issues with your connections.

On site Classes

Students entering the University Campus are expected to present a COVID-19 negative PCR results as follows:

• Not more than a month old for students living in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
• Not more than 48hrs for students coming from other Emirates and a repeat result after 6 days in Al Ain or Abu Dhabi
• The results and your temperature will be checked at every entry
• No entry is allowed without a face mask
• Students are always expected to follow safety and social distance protocols. Keep updated.

Library

• The main library opening hours are Sun Thurs 8.00am to 9.00pm
• Please kindly follow the seating arrangements instructions and other protocols
• Keep checking the UAEU website and email for any updates on regulations and library timings

University Housing

• For students of the northern regions and their subordinate region (Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah):

To enter the university residence, the result of the nasal swab test (PCR) is required. The result should be negative and not exceed 48hours.

Compulsory: A re-testing (PCR) for all students on the sixth day in case of staying in the residence.

• Students from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its affiliates areas:

Compulsory: Entry to the university residence requires the result of the nasal swab test (PCR). The result should be negative and not exceed 48hours.

• Students are required to sign in and sign out when entering and leaving the hostels.

How to protect yourself

• Wash your hands regularly use soap or approved hand sanitizer.
• Stay at home and in the hostel if no need to go out.
• When you go out, keep your mask on.
• Change your masks regularly.
• If you are sick, stay
• Stay away from infected cases even if they are family

What to do if you get sick?

• Call Ministry of Health & Prevention on 800-11111, Department of Health  Abu Dhabi on 800-1717 or Dubai Health Authority on 800-342 for COVID-19 related health
• Stay isolated until you get tested unless you are advised to
• Keep hydrated
• Eat healthy
• Get medical treatment if symptoms worsen

Dining halls/Restaurants

All students must follow the following precautionary measures:

• Wearing masks during the period of stay in the dining hall. It is allowed to take off mask only while eating
• Commitment to the distance between students which is indicated by stickers provided in the dining halls
• Commitment to being present only for the minimum possible time, to allow the rest of the students to eat their meals
• Obligation to wait in the designated places in case the dining hall is full
• Students commitment to all restaurant regulations and obligations previously specified in the dining hall