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This study aimed at realizing the obstacles that face full - time academic advisors at AL- QUDS Open University in Palestine. It aimed also, at knowing the effect of different variables. The population of the study consisted of the full- time academic advisors at the University for the Academic Year 2004/ 2005 who is 200 advisors. To achieve the goals of the study the researchers constructed a questionnaire consisted of 48 items distributed on four aspects. The results showed that the rates of obstacles that face full - time advisors was of medium degree, and the highest scale of obstacles was in the area of the obstacles related to academic growth and scientific research. According to the findings, the study introduced some recommendations and suggestions. (Published Abstract)