Students are expected to conform to the high standards of modesty and be bound to the rules and regulations maintained by MUI upon the first day of resident in Isfahan. This section defines what is the code of conduct for you as our international student. As you must abide by the University rules, you should familiarize yourself with them. The University authority may take disciplinary action if any student violates the University rules and regulations.
Disciplinary Regulations
- Students should not act in any manner that constitutes or appears to constitute a threat or intimidation or is injurious, physically or mentally, to the well-being and safety of any other student or any member of staff of the University.
- Students should behave with dignity and courtesy inside and outside the University.
- Students should not conduct themselves, whether within or outside the University, in any manner which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, well-being or good name of the University, any of the students, staff, officers or employees of the University, or to public order, safety or security, or to morality, decency or discipline.
- Students should comply with written law, rules, regulations orders and procedures, whether within or outside the University.
- Students should avoid disturbing any teaching, study, research, administrative work, students or employees at the University.
- No book, paper, document, etc. is permitted during an exam session, except those allowed by the examiner.
- Students are allowed to start organizations or groups only after getting prior permission from the chancellor or the dean of the school.
- Any student who is found to be in a state of intoxication under the influence of liquor including but not limited to any other substance that may cause intoxication within or outside the University should be guilty of a disciplinary offence.
- No student should, within or outside the University, have in his possession any article, which is considered as obscene or pornographic under the Islamic moral, norms and values.
- The distribution, circulation or exhibitions of any obscene article within the University is considered illegal.
- Students are not allowed to keep or carry liquor, dangerous drug or poison with them on or off campus.
- No student should give, supply, provide or offer or propose to give, supply, provide or offer any liquor, dangerous drugs or poison to any person.
- No student should consume orally or smoke or inhale, or introduce into their body by injection or in any other manner whatsoever, any dangerous drugs or poison.
- Any student who is found to be under the influence of any dangerous drugs or poison should be guilty of a disciplinary offence.
- The University may require students suspected to be a drug dependent to submit themselves for urine test. If a student refuses to submit themselves to this test, they commit a disciplinary offence.
- Smoking within the University is forbidden.
- A student should not do anything that may be prejudicial to the cleanliness and neatness of a students’ living accommodation within the University, or of any other building or structure or any other part within the University. A student shall not make any sound or noise, or cause any sound or noise, or cause any sound or noise to be produced, by any mean or in any manner, where such noise or sound causes or is likely to cause annoyance or disturbance to any person within the University.
- The University may require a student suspected to have mental disorder to submit himself/herself for medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner.
- Students may adopt the Islamic dress if they so desire. Otherwise they should dress in accordance with the University Dress Code.
- Any student who is inappropriately attired will be barred altogether from entering all academic and administration buildings and shall be guilty of a disciplinary offence.
- No student is allowed to be a member of political party, inside or outside the University.
- Close proximity between unmarried couples, or individuals (not being a mahram) or being in physical proximity between opposite genders or of the same gender in any suspicious situation(s) or in any condition(s) which may raise suspicions as to the real motive of the acts(s) and / or all kinds of deviant behaviors are not allowed. “Suspicious situations” and “deviant activities” here include all, but not limited to sexual activities with or without the consent of the involved parties.
- Students found doing any of the following acts would be deemed as violating this rule:
- Caressing any part of the partner’s body
- Smooching
- Hugging
- Kissing
- Sitting in close proximity to each other in isolation from other people in situation or position that could raise suspicion as to the real motive of the act, holding hands
- No person not being a mahram is permitted to, within or outside the University, engage in any kind of sexual conduct with any member of the University or visitor to the University which may also include other serious or persistent unwanted sexual contact or conduct, such as harassment, threats, intimidation or unwanted touching or fondling. If a student of the University is charged with a criminal offence in the civil or Islamic law, he shall immediately thereupon be suspended from being a student of the University and shall not, during the pendency of the criminal proceedings, remain in or enter the University, unless otherwise decided by the University.
- When it appears to a Disciplinary Authority that a student has committed a disciplinary offence, the Disciplinary Authority shall proceed with further investigation.
- The Disciplinary Authority may issue a notice to the student to attend before the Disciplinary Authority to give statement in writing within a specified period or on the date specified in the notice.
- The Disciplinary Authority has the absolute discretion either to accept the written explanation given by the student or to proceed with the disciplinary hearing.
- The proper relationship between the opposite sexes and the acceptable attire of students are part and parcel of the University’s identity and accordingly the same should be clearly defined. As an Islamic University, the University expects the students to observe the values and norms of moral propriety, decent behavior and respectable attire that together reflect the identity that the University wishes to project and nurture. The following Orders, in addition to the existing ones, are meant to reinforce the importance of the above objectives and help the students to live up and uphold the high level of Islamic adab (manners and ethics) and decent behavior.
- Students are required to comply with University rules and regulations and shall not act in any way that may be interpreted as disrespectful to Islam or the Islamic University.
- No male and female students should sit together unless in the designated areas provided by the University from time to time.
- Male and female students should at all times practice the principle of modesty, respectable interaction and proper decorum in public places, during meetings, sporting and cultural activities, gatherings or when dealing with each other so as to avoid all kinds of suspicions or misunderstandings.
- Male and female students should not practice or participate in any physical activities or outings together in such a way that would arouse public concern or suspicion that a situation of permissiveness or promiscuity exists between the opposite sexes.
- Married students should inform the University authorities of the fact of being married in writing and they should not behave between themselves in public in a way that would create suspicion or misperception on the part of the public. National dresses/attires may be worn provided that they do not violate or infringe the University’s requirements and Islamic values and norms.
- Vanity or ostentation should not be a motive in putting on of any dress or attire.
- The attire of men shall not resemble that of the women’s As far as a female Muslim student is concerned, and vice versa.
- As far as a female Muslim student is concerned, her attire must cover the aurah (as provided under the Islamic law). Save for the face and the palm the attire should cover the whole body. Any form of clothing that covers the whole face is prohibited.
- Attires shall not be tight fitting.
- The attire should be made from such material such that the color of the skin and shape of the body would not be visible. Dress materials should not be transparent or reveal the contour of the body.
- Sarongs and skirts without slits may be worn if they are loose and must be long enough to reach and cover the ankles.
- Skirts which are tight or which does not cover the ankles are not allowed.
- Excessive accessories, strong perfumes and facial make-ups are not allowed.
- Pants should not be tight fitting or figure hugging; they should be loose and cover the ankles.
- Pants should be worn only with a long, loose upper dress, which covers the hip. The upper dress should not have long slits or side cuts, which reveal the hip or thigh area.
- A loose-fitting blouse and upper dress may be worn provided they have long sleeves reaching the wrists and covering the hips as well.
- The head-cover should properly cover the head and should not reveal the hair, neck, chest and shoulders
- Footwear should cover the feet, and the heels of the footwear should not be excessively high. Slippers are forbidden the attire of the male Muslim students must cover the aurah (as provided under the Islamic law) of the male body. Slippers, non-strip sandals, round neck T-shirts, tight-fitting trousers or pants should not be worn by students during lectures, tutorials, official University functions and other formal activities as well as within the proximity of the SUMS administrative and faculty buildings and centers. In all the above occasions, jeans are absolutely not allowed.
- Shirts and collared T-shirts are allowed to be worn when attending classes. The shirts and collared T-shirts should be tucked in the trousers at all times.
- Neck and wrist chains should not be worn except for medical purposes or on religious and/or traditional grounds
- The length of the hair should not extend beyond the collar and the hairstyle should not be of unusual or extraordinary. Unnecessary dyeing or coloring of hair is prohibited.
- The areas of the body between the navel and the knee shall be covered in public at all times including in the halls of residence and all public premises, except under permissible circumstances such as sporting events.
In case of violating or defying any rule or committing any crime listed above or any other prohibitive action, the following punishments may be awarded by the MUI:
- A written reprimand;
- Black listing (from further admission, appointment, or any other privilege of the University);
- Summoning of Parents; Undertaking by parents/ local guardians/ students for any indisciplinary acts as decided by competent authorities;
- Suspension from attending classes, dormitory or Campus;
- Withdrawal of Medals, Degrees, Certificates or their cancellation or facilities provided by the University;
- Debarred from campus placements or admission in MUI or any other University/Institution;
- Restricting entry from University premises, Library, Dormitory, Sports fields, Departments, etc.;
- A requirement to attend a specified course or program and to pay the reasonable cost as determined at the relevant time by the University;
- A fine;
- The requirement to pay a reasonable sum by way of compensation for identified and quantified loss;
- Expulsion from University and/or dormitory.
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Dress Code
Student Dress Code Professionalism is reflected by an individual’s appearance and behavior. The purpose of this dress code is to uphold the professional image of the university and our Islamic country. All students are expected to abide by common practices of modesty, cleanliness and neatness. They should dress in a respectful manner within the acceptable standards of the community and culture.
Following Islamic rules, observing Hijab or the Islamic dress code is necessary while in Iran:
- Women's hair must be covered with an appropriate scarf or covering.
- The body should be covered with loose clothes. Female students have to wear proper long manteaues and pants.
- Students must not wear gaudy dress. Dress with lively colors and thin body cloaks have been forbidden.
- Arms should not be bare, and legs should be covered down to the ankles.
- Students must avoid very short-sleeved shirts, tight torn and short pants, boxer shorts, sleeveless vests, and low seat pants.
- Any clothing, hairstyle, makeup, jewelry and accessory that may be considered obscene or offensive should be avoided.
- All clothing must be clean and neat and should project a well-groomed appearance.
- Sleepers, ties and bow ties are forbidden.
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Dormitory Rules and Regulations
Dormitory is a place where students spend more time. So, it is important to make students feel like they are at home by creating a warm, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere. In order to ensure such an environment, it is vivid that everybody must respect the rights of each other and comply with some rules and regulations for the happiness of the community.
It is expected to follow the rules below with strict attention:
- Only persons who have been granted the right to live in the dormitory may live there.
- Living in the dormitory during school vacations without special permission is forbidden.
- Persons who do not live in the dormitory may stay in the dormitory only during visiting hours or with special permission from the dormitory supervisor.
- Visiting hours are 16:00–21:00.
- Visiting in other students’ rooms is allowed only by permission of the persons living in the room.
- The dormitory supervisor may limit or prohibit visits if they cause a disturbance.
- Anyone living in the dormitory must immediately report to the dormitory supervisor any persons entering the dormitory who do not belong there and who are not visiting someone living there.
- The outer doors are locked 23:30 and unlocked 6:30.
- The doors to the apartments must always be kept locked.
- Residents must be inside the dormitory no later than 23:00. To come in later, the dormitory supervisor should grant a student permission.
- To ensure peace and quiet for living and studying, students should avoid making noise in all rooms.
- All noisy behavior is forbidden after 22:00.
- The dormitory must be quiet 22:00–07:00.
- Students may bring their own furniture and electrical equipment into the dormitory by permission of the dormitory supervisor. A student’s electrical device use in the dormitory may be forbidden just in case it causes a disturbance or noise.
- The following objects or materials may not be brought to or stored in the dormitory:
- Cutting weapons, firearms or equivalent devices, materials, sprays, etc. meant for injuring or incapacitating people
- Flammable and volatile fuels, solvents, etc.
- Pets
- Use of auxiliary heaters in the dormitory is forbidden.
- Open fires in the dormitory and the surrounding area are forbidden (candles, incense).
- No nails may be driven and no holes may be drilled into the walls of the building.
- Any defects in the building must be reported to the dormitory supervisor immediately.
- Each student has to take full responsibility for any damage to or loss of the dorm's property and furnishings, and they will be charged for repairing expenses.
- Use property belonging to the dormitory carefully. In case of any damages or loss of property, report it to the dormitory supervisor immediately. Students are required to pay compensation jointly and severally for damage they cause.
- Dormitory furniture may not be removed from the apartments or common facilities.
- Dormitory residents must clean their own apartments and common facilities.
- Students should keep the common facilities neat and clean.
- Possession or use of intoxicants or drugs, alcoholic beverages or appearing in the dormitory under the influence of the same is forbidden. This rule also applies to visitors.
- Using, handling or displaying tobacco products (cigarettes, hookah, etc.) is forbidden in the housing and the surrounding area. This rule also applies to visitors.
- Prohibited publications and media (CDs, books, written documents, etc.) shall not be kept in the dormitory building.
- Gambling or any illegal acts are strictly prohibited.
- The dormitory supervisor is responsible for maintaining peace and quiet in the dormitory. Everyone living in the residence should also ensure that peace and quiet for living and studying is preserved.
- Female students should not enter the male students’ dormitory, and male students should not enter female students’ dormitory.
- Students should not leave their personal belongings in communal areas.
- No one but students are responsible for stolen, damaged or lost items of their belongings, and the University is not accountable for personal property of students, no matter how caused.
- Littering is prohibited and residents should dispose of their trash in designated areas.
- Cooking in rooms is prohibited.
In case of non-observance of these rules, the student must be held accountable, and for violation of any of the above rules, a student shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, removing the scholarships and so on.
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