The institution is represented in coordinating between the student, the academic advisor, the academic program coordinators and directors, the student affairs department and the academic departments through the unit's executive council.انشاء الوحدة

The Academic Advising Unit for Students at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, is a unit affiliated with the Education and Student Affairs Sector. It was established with the approval of the Faculty of Pharmacy Council in its 803rd session on 18/3/2025.

	Decision to establish the unit
	Unit List
	Forming the unit's board of directors
	organizational structure of the unit

The university student is the focus of the educational process, and the college strives, through its various departments and resources, to prepare him academically and provide him with the experiences and skills that will allow him, after graduation, to compete in the labor market and provide high-quality health services to the community.

Regarding the guidance system and in order to achieve the desired outcomes, the student must adhere to the following:

Definition of an academic advisor

A faculty member is assigned at the beginning of the first semester to a group of 25-30 students. This faculty member is responsible for the student's academic, social, and psychological well-being, guiding them in all aspects of university life. They also help students seize opportunities to refine their academic skills and enhance their academic level and competencies.

Academic Advisor's Tasks

Academic Advisor's Tasks

1. A student guidance booklet is prepared at the beginning of the advising phase, containing the student's personal information and tracking their academic progress through the forms included in the file. Office hours for academic advising are established at the beginning of each semester, aligning with the student's class schedule, and these hours are announced to students through the unit. Remote communication methods are identified for students, such as WhatsApp or Telegram groups, to provide prompt support and answer their urgent inquiries. The semester timetable, class schedules, lecture and practical session locations, and exam schedule are reviewed with students, especially new students, along with the nature of the courses offered in the semester. Students are assisted in determining their course load and registering for courses based on their semester GPA, in accordance with the program's registration rules and the guidelines approved by the college council for registering students with academic difficulties. The registration period and its steps are explained, as well as the procedures for adding, dropping, and withdrawing from courses. The regulations for suspending enrollment and interrupting studies, as outlined in the program's bylaws, are also clarified

Academic follow-up tasks

Academic advising is a cornerstone of the credit-hour system in higher education, helping students throughout their studies to successfully complete the requirements of their academic program and facilitating the educational process. In line with the college's mission to provide educational services using modern teaching strategies that meet quality standards, the Student Academic Advising Unit was established to enhance the efficiency of the advising system and coordinate its various components. This aims to maximize the benefits for struggling students and support high-achieving students.