International students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (MUI) are expected to observe the University's academic, behavioral, residential, and dress regulations from the beginning of their stay in Isfahan.
These regulations are intended to maintain a safe, respectful, professional, and orderly environment for all students and members of the University community.
Code of Conduct
Behavioral standards, prohibited activities, safety requirements, disciplinary procedures, and University expectations.
Dress Code
Requirements for professional appearance, modesty, Islamic dress, and appropriate attire for male and female students.
Dormitory Regulations
Rules covering access, visitors, curfew, quiet hours, facilities, prohibited items, safety, and personal responsibility.
Disciplinary Procedures
Investigation procedures and possible disciplinary actions applicable when University regulations are violated.
Disciplinary Regulations
General Behavioral Guidelines
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.
No student is allowed to be a member of a political party, inside or outside the University.
Substances, Safety & Prohibited Items
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 obscene or pornographic under Islamic moral norms and values.
The distribution, circulation or exhibition of any obscene article within the University is considered illegal.
Students are not allowed to keep or carry liquor, dangerous drugs 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 drug dependent to submit themselves for a urine test. If a student refuses to submit themselves to this test, they commit a disciplinary offence.
Smoking within the University is forbidden.
Environment, Health & Decorum
A student should not do anything that may be prejudicial to the cleanliness and neatness of a student's 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 to be produced, by any means 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 a mental disorder to submit himself/herself for medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner.
Students may adopt 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 from entering academic and administration buildings and shall be guilty of a disciplinary offence.
Inter-Gender Interaction & Conduct Guidelines
Close proximity between unmarried couples, or individuals who are not mahram, or physical proximity between opposite genders or individuals of the same gender in suspicious situations or conditions which may raise suspicions as to the motive of the acts, and all kinds of deviant behaviors are not allowed.
“Suspicious situations” and “deviant activities” here include, but are 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 a situation or position that could raise suspicion as to the real motive of the act, including holding hands.
Harassment & Criminal Proceedings
No person who is not a mahram is permitted, within or outside the University, to engage in any kind of sexual conduct with any member of the University or visitor to the University, including serious or persistent unwanted sexual contact or conduct such as harassment, threats, intimidation, or unwanted touching or fondling.
Legal Proceedings: If a student of the University is charged with a criminal offence in civil or Islamic law, he shall immediately 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.
Investigation Procedures
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 a 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.
Islamic Adab & General Inter-Gender Orders
The proper relationship between the opposite sexes and the acceptable attire of students are part and parcel of the University’s identity and accordingly should be clearly defined. As an Islamic University, the University expects 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 these objectives and help students to live up to and uphold a 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 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 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 in writing of the fact of being married and should not behave between themselves in public in a way that would create suspicion or misperception. National dresses/attires may be worn provided that they do not violate or infringe the University’s requirements and Islamic values and norms.
Disciplinary Actions & Punishments
In case of violating or defying any rule or committing any crime listed above or any other prohibited action, the following punishments may be awarded by MUI:
| # | Punishment Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Reprimand | A written reprimand. |
| 2 | Blacklisting | Blacklisting from further admission, appointment, or any other privilege of the University. |
| 3 | Parental Summons | Summoning of parents, local guardians, or students for any disciplinary acts as decided by competent authorities. |
| 4 | Suspension | Suspension from attending classes, dormitory, or campus. |
| 5 | Academic Penalties | Withdrawal or cancellation of medals, degrees, certificates, or facilities provided by the University. |
| 6 | Placement Ban | Debarment from campus placements or admission in MUI or any other University or institution. |
| 7 | Campus Restriction | Restriction of entry to University premises, library, dormitory, sports fields, departments, etc. |
| 8 | Mandatory Program | A requirement to attend a specified course or program and pay the reasonable cost determined by the University. |
| 9 | Fine | A fine. |
| 10 | Compensation | The requirement to pay a reasonable sum by way of compensation for identified and quantified loss. |
| 11 | Expulsion | Expulsion from the University and/or dormitory. |
Read more here .
Dress Code & Professional Appearance
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 and 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.
General Dress Standards
Vanity or ostentation should not be a motive in putting on any dress or attire.
The attire of men shall not resemble that of women, and vice versa.
All clothing must be clean and neat and should project a well-groomed appearance.
Lively-colored attire and thin body cloaks are forbidden.
Excessive accessories, strong perfumes, and facial make-up are not allowed.
Any clothing, hairstyle, makeup, jewelry, or accessory that may be considered obscene or offensive should be avoided.
Sleepers, ties, and bow ties are forbidden.
Female Dress Code (Hijab)
Women's hair must be covered with an appropriate scarf or covering.
As far as a female Muslim student is concerned, her attire must cover the aurah as provided under Islamic law. Save for the face and palms, the attire should cover the whole body. Any form of clothing that covers the whole face is prohibited.
The body should be covered with loose clothes. Female students have to wear proper long manteaus and pants. Attires shall not be tight-fitting.
The attire should be made from 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 long enough to reach and cover the ankles. Tight skirts or skirts that do not cover the ankles are not allowed.
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.
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 covering the hip. The upper dress should not have long slits or side cuts revealing 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, or shoulders.
Footwear should cover the feet, and the heels of the footwear should not be excessively high.
Male Dress Code
The attire of male Muslim students must cover the aurah of the male body as provided under Islamic law.
Slippers, non-strap sandals, round-neck T-shirts, tight-fitting trousers or pants should not be worn during lectures, tutorials, official University functions, other formal activities, or within the proximity of SUMS administrative and faculty buildings and centers. In all the above occasions, jeans are absolutely not allowed.
Shirts and collared T-shirts are allowed when attending classes. Shirts and collared T-shirts should be tucked into 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 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.
Dress Code Documents: To read the Professional Students' Dress Code Regulations approved by the 27th and 33rd Meeting of the University Council in 2017, click here . You can also see the template here .
Dormitory Rules & Regulations
The dormitory is a place where students spend significant time. It is therefore important to create a warm, comfortable, peaceful, and respectful atmosphere. Everyone living in the dormitory is expected to respect the rights of others and comply with the rules and regulations established for the residential community.
Students are expected to follow the rules below with strict attention.
Access, Visitors & Curfew
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 there only during visiting hours or with special permission from the dormitory supervisor. Visiting hours are 16:00–21:00.
Visiting other students' rooms is allowed only with 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 are not visiting someone living there.
The outer doors are locked at 23:30 and unlocked at 06:30. 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 must grant permission.
Female students should not enter the male students' dormitory, and male students should not enter the female students' dormitory.
Peace, Quiet & Facility Care
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 from 22:00–07:00.
Students may bring their own furniture and electrical equipment into the dormitory with permission of the dormitory supervisor. Use of an electrical device may be forbidden if it causes disturbance or excessive noise.
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 is responsible for any damage to or loss of dormitory property and furnishings and will be charged for repair expenses. Use property belonging to the dormitory carefully and report damage or loss immediately.
Dormitory furniture may not be removed from apartments or common facilities. Residents must clean their own apartments and common facilities and keep shared areas neat and clean.
Students should not leave personal belongings in communal areas. Littering is prohibited and residents should dispose of trash in designated areas. Cooking in rooms is prohibited.
Prohibited Items & Safety
Prohibited Objects/Materials: Cutting weapons, firearms or equivalent devices, materials, sprays, etc. meant for injuring or incapacitating people; flammable and volatile fuels, solvents, etc.; and pets.
Use of auxiliary heaters in the dormitory is forbidden. Open fires in the dormitory and surrounding area are forbidden, including candles and incense.
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, including cigarettes and hookah, is forbidden in the housing and surrounding area. This rule also applies to visitors.
Prohibited publications and media, including CDs, books, and written documents, shall not be kept in the dormitory building. Gambling and any illegal acts are strictly prohibited.
Accountability: In case of non-observance of these rules, the student must be held accountable. For violation of any of the above rules, a student shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, removal of scholarships, and other measures. Students are solely responsible for stolen, damaged, or lost personal belongings, and the University is not accountable for students' personal property, regardless of how the loss or damage occurs.
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