The Students Success Unit (SSU) offers academic support to UAEU students from the
time they first join the university, through to the postgraduate level. SSU offers
Education support services to all students as well as a comprehensive academic first
year studies program.
SSU’s Education Support provides one-to-one and small group tutorials, workshops and
independent learning resources, which help students improve their academic performance
and develop effective communication skills. These services are delivered by SSU’s
Writing Centers, Speaking Centers, Reading Centers, Tutorial Centers, and Independent
Learning Centers, which are located on both campuses, with tutorial support also available
in all students’ hostels. Students can experience modern technologies through the
Technology lab which helps them improve their academic skills through modern technological
tools.
The First Year Studies Program run by the unit provides orientation and support for
new students when they first join UAEU. It helps the students bridge from High School
to the university and smoothen this transition. Each student is assigned a peer mentor
– a senior student from their own college - who will guide them for as long as necessary
during their university career. The Program also provides pre-major advising, conducts
seminars and workshops, and follows up on students in need of additional academic
support and helps them develop personalized study plans,
SSU organizes two major university-wide annual events: the Academic Olympics in the
fall semester, and the Undergraduate Students Research Conference in spring. The Academic
Olympics offers students the chance to display their academic skills and talents,
while competing for prizes in a range of fun and exciting activities. The Undergraduate
Students Research Conference is an event that highlights the best research projects
carried out by undergraduate students in the UAE and gives students the opportunity
to present their research publicly and share their experience as researchers with
fellow students and academics in a multi-disciplinary environment.
