- - Employee Consideration click here. 8/10/2020
- - The 2020 Graduation Ceremony has been postponed and will be revisited and scheduled for a later date. 7/4/2020
- - The AUD Student Gala for the graduating class of 2020 has been cancelled. 30/3/2020
- - All AUD departments are working remotely and can be reached by phone or email. 25/3/2020
- - Student learning has been extended until the end of June 2020 as per the Ministry of Education's announcement. 25/03/2020
- - Installation of thermal camera to monitor body temperature of ALL employees on campus. 23/03/20
- - Launch of online academic advising for students through one on one video conferencing sessions. 22/03/20
- - All administrative departments can be reached by phone or email.
- - Meetings are currently not being scheduled and external visitors cannot be granted access to the campus.
- - A thorough sanitization and deep clean of the university, including the dorms, all public spaces, classrooms and labs was conducted over Spring Break.
- - All community members are required to stay at home self-quarantine if any member of their household is suffering from COVID-19 related symptoms or has returned from a recently affected area.
- - AUD is working closely with all the relevant local and international authorities to implement health, safety and hygiene best practices to curb and limit the spread of the virus.
For any health concerns, please contact AUD Health Center
Tel: 04-3183 200
E:
healthcenter@aud.edu
Health Center
The AUD Health Center has been extremely proactive in addressing the situation and educating our community on the precautionary and preventative measures that should be followed to minimize any contamination risks. This was conducted through a series of online, offline and peer to peer sessions since early January, based on guidelines from regional and international authorities including: The UAE Ministry of Health, Dubai Health Authority, Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) , World Health Organization (WHO) , along with the ongoing support of our partners, the American Hospital Dubai.
Several practical measures were additionally implemented from early January to increase hygiene and reduce exposure risk to the virus. These include:
- Launch of the online learning platforms for students to practice successful social distancing with no effect
- Installing many hand sanitizing stations across the university, including in the dorm rooms and common areas.
- Contacting all students, staff and faculty who have travelled to affected areas
- Cancelling all university trips, events, and student gatherings.
- Sealing off all common areas to avoid grouping.
- Assessment of all cleaning protocols and procedures to ensure they are effective to counter the nature of the virus
- Increase in frequency of cleaning all high touch point areas, including common areas, door knobs, light switches, and other.
- Distribution of leaflet and flyer with information about the virus and how to prevent spread and contamination.
- Internal travel declaration form created for all members of the AUD community (faculty, staff and students) to monitor travels to the most affected areas.
Timeline of the awareness campaign led by the Health Center on COVID-19:
March 17, 2020
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A Healthy AUD, Updates Guidelines
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March 15, 2020
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Updates information, setups, and health facilities
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March 5, 2020
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Coronavirus, COVID-19 Awareness presentation to AUD Helpers
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March 3, 2020
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Pandemic response plan shared with President
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March 1, 2020
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Pre-Travel declaration form created, forwarded with Guidelines to AUD Community March 2, 2020
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March 1, 2020
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Virus prevention PP. Posters on Workers camp
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March 1, 2020
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Health and Safety Circular
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March 1, 2020
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information guidelines for Travel created, forwarded March 2, 2020
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February 27, 2020
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COVID-19 meeting with President, Provost, and Senior management
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February 19, 2020
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COVID-19 Awareness lecture and Workshop (AHD)
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Health Center Policy & Procedures Pandemic Response Plan, COVID-19, HCP 29
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February 9, 2020
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A Healthy AUD part 4, Novel Coronavirus Educational Guidelines
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February 4, 2020
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A Healthy AUD part 3, Measures and Prevention COVID-19, sent
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Health Center Policy & Procedures COVID-19, HCP 28
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February 6, 2020
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Facts and Measures to Prevent Spread of Respiratory Diseases created and distribute
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February 6, 2020
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9 Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the 'Natural' Way
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January 30, 2020
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A Healthy AUD, part 2 sent
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January 29, 2020
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A Healthy AUD (1st email) sent
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January 29, 2020
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Coronavirus Novel Posters, Leaflets and brochures
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Community FAQ
- What is the current status of student learning?
The university is following the recent measures announced by the Ministry of Education and KHDA, and will continue delivering classes via the online-learning platforms.
- I travelled during Spring Break and returned to the UAE. What steps I should take?
If you checked out of the dorms and travelled abroad, you are required to self-quarantine for 14 days, and provide a report of clean health from a family doctor or healthcare practitioner at the end of your quarantine. This document cannot be obtained from the AUD Health Center. If you left the dorms but did not leave the UAE, you may return to the dorms but will be required to provide proof ( passport, etc.) that you did not travel internationally.
- Can I return directly to the residence halls if I travelled outside the United Arab Emirates?
Upon arrival to the UAE, you should find alternative accommodation in which you can exercise self-quarantine for 14 days. By the end of this period, you should provide an official medical report of good health to the AUD Health Center. You should also present your passport with your arrival date. Once you are cleared by an AUD health practitioner following a 14-day quarantine, you can settle back into your dorm room.
- Can I return to the residence halls if I checked-out prior or during the Spring break but I remained in the UAE?
If you were in the UAE during the Spring Break, you may return to the dorms but will be required to provide proof, (passport or other documents as requested) that you did not travel internationally.
- I am currently staying on campus. Can I check-in my parent or my friend as a visitor?
No, AUD is upholding high vigilance of prevention measures and will not be accepting any external guests for dorms students and community members. Only students residing in the dorms will be allowed in and out.
- I have relatives/friends visiting from a country with reported cases, should I self-quarantine?
Yes, faculty, staff and students who are in close contact with people returning from travel should share this information with the AUD Health Center and be advised on next steps accordingly.
- Can I return to the residence halls if I am coming from a country in which few or no cases of COVID-19 virus were identified?
For the safety of the students and the community all residents who travelled outside the UAE should follow the recommendations that are enlisted in question (1) above, stating that anyone travelling outside of the UAE is requested to self-quarantine for 14 days with no symptoms of COVID-19 have been felt.
- Since the university is closed, how can I book for Fall 2020 housing?
You may pay the housing deposit online and through bank transfer. Please inform our Finance office via this email: finance@aud.edu that the amount paid is toward Fall’s housing.
- Are student events or gatherings still scheduled?
All events or student gatherings, Clubs, Resident Assistants’ and others are suspended until further notice.
- I was planning on participating in a Study Abroad/Exchange Program next year, is that still possible?
Study Abroad and Exchange applications are on hold until measures and precautions have significantly eased and the safety and welfare of our students is no longer deemed at risk.