Publication Notice

This Bangladesh Campus Student Handbook is adapted from the International American University Student Handbook and is intended to provide students in Bangladesh with a clear guide to university-wide expectations and local campus procedures.

University-wide academic, integrity, student-rights, technology, and conduct requirements continue to apply. Where a policy is specifically tied to United States law, a California agency, or the Los Angeles campus, it is identified as a university/main-campus reference and should be read together with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in Bangladesh.

The University and Bangladesh Campus reserve the right to update policies, procedures, schedules, forms, services, and contact information when required. Students will be informed of material changes through official university or campus communication channels.

For policy clarification, students should contact the Bangladesh Campus administration at info@iaubd.com and, where necessary, the appropriate office of International American University.

Campus Status and Regulatory Note

Programs, recruitment, admissions, teaching arrangements, examinations, student services, and campus operations in Bangladesh must be conducted in accordance with applicable University requirements and the approvals, permissions, and regulatory conditions applicable in Bangladesh. This handbook does not replace any government approval, accreditation requirement, enrollment agreement, university catalog, or official program document.

University Main Campus

1. General Information

1.1 Disclaimer & Changes in Policy

IAU reserves the right to make changes in its policies, procedures, and other handbook information when appropriate and necessary. Changes will be communicated to students, faculty, and staff through official channels. No handbook or website can answer every question; students are expected to consult academic and administrative advisers whenever clarification is needed.

1.2 Purpose of This Handbook

The handbook is designed to help Bangladesh Campus students understand academic expectations, student responsibilities, available services, technology platforms, campus procedures, standards of conduct, safety processes, and methods for raising concerns.

1.3 Relationship to Other University Documents

This handbook should be read together with the current IAU catalog, enrollment or admission documents, program curriculum, course syllabi, academic calendar, financial policies, and any official Bangladesh Campus notices. If there is a conflict, the most recent formally issued university policy or applicable legal/regulatory requirement controls.

2. Mission, Objectives & Educational Philosophy

2.1 Mission Statement

International American University’s mission is to provide a positive learning and social environment where students, faculty, staff, and alumni can come together to build a campus community of collaboration, prepare students professionally, and promote ethical business practices according to Christian principles.

2.2 Objectives

1.        Offer an academically rigorous curriculum that supports students’ educational and professional goals.

2.        Employ qualified leadership, faculty, and administrative staff and provide appropriate student services to support student success.

3.        Provide career development through professional-development activities, workshops, internships, and appropriate employment or experiential opportunities where available.

4.        Continuously assess and improve the effectiveness of the University and its programs.

5.        Create a student-centered community in which individuals are valued and diversity is respected.

2.3 Educational Philosophy

IAU emphasizes critical and analytical thinking, communication, intellectual flexibility, ethical reasoning, scientific inquiry, quantitative competence, historical awareness, and understanding of the global context. Students are expected to develop the ability to evaluate evidence, distinguish fact from assertion, communicate persuasively, and apply learning to professional and everyday situations.

3. Values & Community Expectations

3.1 Core Values

Respect

Treat others with dignity, listen carefully, communicate clearly, value different perspectives, and handle disagreement constructively.

Gratitude

Recognize contributions, learning, progress, and opportunities; contribute positively to the community.

Integrity

Act honestly in academic, financial, professional, and interpersonal matters.

Responsibility

Meet deadlines, attend required activities, maintain accurate information, and take ownership of decisions and conduct.

Service

Use knowledge and ability to make a constructive contribution to classmates, the University, and the wider community.

Excellence

Pursue high standards in learning, communication, professional preparation, and ethical decision-making.

3.2 Faith & Inclusion

IAU is a Christian university and its mission and values are informed by Christian principles. The University welcomes students from different faiths and backgrounds. Students are expected to engage respectfully with the institution’s identity and with one another.

4. Bangladesh Campus Information

4.1 Location

IAU Bangladesh Campus is located at House 20, Road 13, Sector 07, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Students should use official campus notices for class-room assignments, office hours, holiday schedules, examination arrangements, and special events.

4.2 Hours of Operation

Campus administrative and academic hours may vary by semester, course schedule, examination period, public holiday, or official notice. Students should confirm current opening hours through the Bangladesh Campus administration before making a special-purpose visit.

4.3 Weekend Class Model

Where a program is scheduled on a weekend format, classes may be arranged on Friday and/or Saturday. Final course timetables are issued by the campus and may be adjusted when required by academic operations or public holidays.

4.4 Campus Access & Visitors

Students must follow campus identification and visitor-control procedures. Visitors may be asked to register with reception or security. Students are responsible for the conduct of guests they invite onto campus.

4.5 Personal Property

Students are responsible for safeguarding personal belongings. The campus is not responsible for unattended items except where liability is imposed by law. Lost-and-found items should be reported promptly to campus administration.

5. Admissions, Registration & Student Records

5.1 Admission Documentation

Students must submit complete, authentic, and verifiable academic and identification documents. The University or campus may request original documents, certified copies, translations, verification, or additional information before or after admission.

5.2 Registration

A student is considered properly registered only after completing required academic and administrative steps for the term. Students should not assume that an application, offer letter, payment, or class attendance alone completes registration.

5.3 Student Information

Students must keep their legal name, mobile number, email address, mailing address, emergency contact, and other required details current. Requests to change official records may require supporting documentation.

5.4 Privacy & Access to Records

IAU protects education records and limits disclosure in accordance with applicable university policy and law. United States FERPA provisions govern relevant IAU records and processes; Bangladesh Campus students should also follow any local privacy or data-protection requirements communicated by the campus. Students may request access to their own records through the appropriate University or campus process.

5.5 Authenticity & Misrepresentation

Submitting altered, forged, false, misleading, or fraudulently obtained information may result in cancellation of admission, disciplinary action, dismissal, withdrawal of documents, or other action permitted by University policy or law.

6. Academic Calendar, Attendance & Participation

6.1 Academic Calendar

Academic dates are communicated through the University and/or Bangladesh Campus. Students are responsible for monitoring registration deadlines, course start and end dates, examinations, holidays, withdrawal deadlines, and other important academic dates.

6.2 Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance is an important part of academic success. Students must follow the attendance requirements stated in the applicable course syllabus and University policy. Repeated absence, late arrival, or failure to participate may affect course standing and may lead to academic or administrative action.

6.3 Participation & Preparation

Students should arrive prepared, complete assigned readings and coursework, participate respectfully, and meet assignment deadlines. In hybrid or online components, participation may include logins, forum activity, quizzes, live sessions, submission activity, or other evidence of academic engagement.

6.4 Absence for Emergency or Illness

Students should inform the instructor or campus as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency or illness affects attendance. Documentation may be required. An excused absence does not automatically remove responsibility for missed academic work.

7. Technology Resources

7.1 My IAU Student Portal

Students may be provided access to myIAU for academic and administrative functions. Students are responsible for maintaining secure login credentials and reviewing information posted to their account.

7.2 IAU online / Moodle

IAUonline (Moodle) is used for course materials, assignments, announcements, discussions, assessments, grades, or related learning activities as assigned by faculty. Students should check the platform frequently during an active term.

7.3 Official Email

Official email may be used for notices, course communication, billing or administrative information, and student support. Students are responsible for checking the email address designated for official communication and for keeping it operational.

7.4 Acceptable Use

·        Do not share passwords or use another person’s account.

·        Do not attempt to bypass security, access restricted systems, or interfere with networks, devices, or software.

·        Do not upload malicious, unlawful, infringing, discriminatory, threatening, or abusive content.

·        Use University systems primarily for education and authorized University activities.

·        Respect copyright, intellectual-property rights, confidentiality, and privacy.

·        Report suspected account compromise or technical-security issues promptly.

7.5 AI & Digital Tools

Students may use artificial-intelligence or other digital tools only in ways permitted by the instructor, course syllabus, and University academic-integrity standards. Presenting AI-generated work as independently produced work when such use is prohibited or undisclosed may constitute academic dishonesty.

8. Academic Standards & Integrity

8.1 Academic Honesty

IAU expects students to submit work that accurately represents their own learning and properly acknowledges the work, ideas, language, data, images, code, and other material of others.

8.2 Examples of Academic Dishonesty

·        Plagiarism or use of another person’s words or ideas without proper acknowledgment.

·        Cheating during an examination, quiz, test, presentation, or other assessment.

·        Unauthorized collaboration or receiving/providing prohibited assistance.

·        Fabricating data, sources, citations, attendance, records, or results.

·        Submitting the same or substantially similar work for more than one requirement without permission.

·        Using unauthorized notes, devices, websites, AI tools, translation tools, answer services, or other resources during an assessment.

·        Impersonating another student or allowing another person to complete academic work on one’s behalf.

8.3 Consequences

Academic dishonesty may result in an academic penalty, failing grade, assignment or course consequences, disciplinary action, suspension, dismissal, or other outcomes allowed by University policy. Serious or repeated violations may be treated more severely.

8.4 Citation & Writing Support

Students should follow the citation style required by the instructor or program and should seek guidance when unsure how to paraphrase, quote, reference, or document sources.

9. Student Services & Campus Life

9.1 Academic Advising

Students should consult the appropriate academic or administrative adviser about program requirements, course sequencing, registration, academic standing, graduation planning, transfer questions, and other academic decisions.

9.2 Workshops & Professional Development

The University and Bangladesh Campus may arrange workshops, seminars, guest lectures, career sessions, orientation activities, academic-skills events, and professional-development programs. Attendance may be required for selected activities.

9.3 Career Development

Career-related support may include CV/resume guidance, interview preparation, employer or alumni engagement, professional-development sessions, and information about internships or employment opportunities. Availability varies by term and program.

9.4 Student Clubs & Activities

Student clubs and activities may be approved when consistent with the University mission, student code of conduct, safety requirements, and campus procedures. Activities using the IAU name, logo, facilities, or public representation require prior authorization.

9.5 Accessibility & Reasonable Support

Students who need disability-related or other reasonable academic access support should contact the campus as early as possible. Requests may require documentation and coordination with the appropriate University office. Accommodations are determined according to applicable policy and law.

9.6 Harassment & Discrimination

Harassment, bullying, unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment are not acceptable. Students should report concerns through the campus or appropriate University channel so that the matter can be assessed and handled under applicable policy.

10. Code of Conduct

10.1 Expected Conduct

·        Behave respectfully toward students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public.

·        Follow reasonable instructions from authorized University or campus personnel.

·        Protect University property, classrooms, technology, records, and learning resources.

·        Avoid disruption of classes, examinations, meetings, events, or normal campus operations.

·        Do not engage in threats, violence, intimidation, stalking, harassment, or abusive behavior.

·        Do not possess or use unlawful drugs, weapons, or dangerous items on campus.

·        Do not falsify documents, identification, signatures, records, payments, or official communications.

·        Use social media and digital communication responsibly when representing or referring to the University.

10.2 Classroom Conduct

Students should be punctual, silence unnecessary device notifications, avoid disruptive conversations, respect the instructor’s learning environment, and participate in a professional manner. Recording a class, lecture, or another person may require permission.

10.3 Discipline

Alleged misconduct may be reviewed by the campus and/or University. Depending on severity, history, and policy, outcomes may include a warning, conditions, restitution, loss of privileges, suspension, dismissal, or other appropriate action. Students may have rights to respond or appeal under the applicable process.

11. Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures

11.1 General Safety

Students should learn the location of exits, stairways, fire extinguishers, assembly points, first-aid resources, and security/reception points. Emergency exits and access routes must remain unobstructed.

11.2 Reporting an Emergency

For an immediate life-safety emergency, contact the appropriate local emergency service and notify campus security or administration as soon as possible. Provide the exact location, nature of the emergency, number of people affected, and any immediate hazards.

11.3 Fire or Smoke

1.        Raise the alarm and alert people nearby.

2.        Leave the building using the nearest safe exit; do not use a lift during a fire evacuation unless specifically directed by emergency personnel.

3.        Do not re-enter until authorized.

4.        Proceed to the designated assembly point and follow staff instructions.

11.4 Earthquake or Structural Incident

If shaking or structural danger occurs, protect yourself from falling objects, stay away from glass, and evacuate only when it is safe to do so or when instructed. After evacuation, remain at the assembly point until further instruction.

11.5 Medical Emergency

Do not move a seriously injured person unless there is an immediate danger. Seek trained medical assistance. Provide first aid only within your level of training. Protect privacy and avoid crowding the affected person.

11.6 Violence, Threats or Suspicious Activity

Move away from danger, seek a secure location, contact appropriate emergency services or campus authorities, and follow official instructions. Do not confront a violent or potentially armed individual unless necessary to protect immediate life and no safer option exists.

11.7 Closure or Remote Learning

Severe weather, public emergency, transport disruption, building safety issues, government direction, or other circumstances may require delayed opening, closure, relocation, or temporary remote learning. Students should monitor official campus communications.

12. Student Rights, Grievances & Complaints

12.1 Student Rights

Students have the right to be treated fairly and respectfully, to receive information about academic requirements and policies, to have appropriate access to their education records, to raise concerns without improper retaliation, and to use established review or grievance processes.

12.2 Academic Freedom & Expression

Students may ask questions, explore ideas, and express reasoned views within the academic environment, subject to course relevance, professional standards, safety, law, respect for others, and University policy. Academic freedom does not protect threats, harassment, substantial disruption, or academic dishonesty.

12.3 Informal Resolution

When appropriate, students are encouraged to raise a concern first with the instructor, staff member, or campus office closest to the issue. Many concerns can be resolved quickly through clarification, review of records, or corrective action.

12.4 Formal Grievance

A student who believes a matter has not been resolved may submit a written grievance through the applicable campus or University process. The grievance should identify the issue, relevant dates, people involved, supporting documents, prior steps taken, and the resolution requested.

12.5 University / External Complaints

Certain complaints may also fall within University-wide procedures or the jurisdiction of an accreditor or government authority. The IAU main-campus handbook identifies United States agencies such as BPPE and TRACS for matters within their jurisdiction. Bangladesh Campus students should use the appropriate local or University channel depending on the nature of the complaint.

13. Graduation, Transfer & Academic Progress

13.1 Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students must maintain the academic standards required by their program and University policy. Academic standing may be affected by grades, course completion, repeated courses, withdrawals, attendance, and other factors defined in the current catalog or academic policy.

13.2 Program Completion

Graduation requires successful completion of the program curriculum and all academic, administrative, financial, documentation, and other graduation requirements in effect for the student’s program.

13.3 Transfer of Credits

Transfer credit is subject to evaluation and approval. Acceptance of IAU credit by another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Students considering transfer should obtain written guidance and should not assume that all credits will transfer automatically.

13.4 Campus Transfer / Study Location Changes

Requests to change study location or transfer between IAU locations are subject to academic eligibility, immigration requirements, seat availability, program availability, financial status, regulatory requirements, and formal University approval. Marketing information or informal advice does not constitute approval of a transfer.

13.5 Graduation Ceremony

Eligibility to participate in a commencement or convocation ceremony is separate from academic degree completion and is subject to University procedures, scheduling, travel requirements, and event eligibility rules.

14. Communication, Forms & Contacts

14.1 Official Communication

Students should rely on official IAU or Bangladesh Campus email, portal announcements, formal letters, published notices, and authorized staff communications. Students should be cautious about unofficial social-media messages, third-party representations, or verbal promises that conflict with official documents.

14.2 Common Student Requests

·        Admission or registration clarification

·        Course or timetable information

·        Academic advising

·        Letter or document request

·        Record correction

·        Leave, withdrawal, or re-entry request

·        Grade or academic concern

·        Grievance or complaint

·        Technical support

·        Graduation or transfer inquiry

14.3 Bangladesh Campus Contact

14.4 Main University Contact

Acknowledgment

Students may be required to confirm that they received, read, and understood the handbook and agree to follow applicable University and campus policies. Acknowledgment does not waive any legal right or change the terms of an official enrollment agreement.