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Part Five: Teaching and Learning Support

5.1. Deanship of Admission, Registration and Student Affairs

There are three departments under the Deanship of Admission, Registration and
Student Affairs (DARSA). These are: Department of Admission and Registration
(DAR), Department of Student Affairs (DSA) and Department of Student Hostel
Services (DSHS). Each of these departments is headed by a Director who has a set of
authorities and responsibilities that enables him/her achieving the objectives of
his/her department.

5.1.1. Department of Admission & Registration

The Department of Admission and Registration provides services in regard to
admitting students to the University, registering students, keeping students'
records and checking their eligibility for graduation. It provides information and
assistance to prospective students and processes student applications for transfer.
DAR also coordinates the admission activities with the Higher Education Admission
Center (HEAC) in regard to the maximum number of students that DU can
accommodate in various disciplines. It also processes various requests by students,
such as withdrawal from courses, dropping and adding courses, postponing
semesters, transferring from other institutions etc., according to defined
regulations that appear in the University catalogue.

For more information, contact DAR at:
Office Location: 018A (Main Admin Building, Ground Floor)

Ms. Salama Al Mashani - Director DAR; Email: s2_almashani@du.edu.om ; EXT.: 7040

5.1.2. Department of Student Affairs

The Department of Student Affairs is responsible for overseeing all student affairs
at the University by providing guidance, counselling and various services to
students at different levels. It also organizes and supports student activities. The
office works with student groups to develop and carry out a wide variety of
community service projects throughout the year. The office can also assist
students in planning and arranging their own functions on and off-campus.

For more information, contact DSA at:

Office Location: Student Activities Building: Room 213A
Mr. Hassan Kashoob- Director of DSA; Email: hassan@du.edu.om ; EXT.: 7120, 7122

5.1.3. Department of Student Hostel Services

DU Hostel is under the supervision of the Director of Student Hostel Services. It
has four on-campus buildings for female students who come from distant places
to study at DU. DU provides them with free furnished accommodation and local
transportation. The University also provides security service and supervision of
students through female supervisors and security guards working 24 hours. Male

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