Undergraduate Catalog

Student Rights

Every Khalifa University student enjoys all rights and freedoms afforded by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

Every student has a right to equal treatment by the university. A student has a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, origin, religion, gender or special needs.

In general, a student has the right to:

  • Attend classes and work in laboratories in accordance with the related academic policies and procedures.
  • Participate in athletic and recreational activities as per the associated guidelines.
  • Partake in student governance within the subscribed policies and procedures.
  • Receive fair treatment and due process in case of an investigation or appeal.
  • Safeguard of his or her dignity. This right includes protection by KU against vindictive conduct displayed by a representative of the university acting in an official capacity.
  • KU respects a student's right to privacy of personal information regarding student records, counseling records, and personal information (see ACA 3850 Confidentiality and Privacy of Student Records).
  • Be free from reprisal or threat of reprisal made by a person in a position to offer or deny to the student an academic advantage or opportunity relating to the status of a student.
  • Appeal an academic or financial decision or ruling, or a sanction resulting from a code of conduct violation.
  • File a grievance regarding a perceived injustice without fear of negative repercussions.