1. INTRODUCTION

Office of the Dep. Rector (SA) is mandated to help the University to produce graduates with wholesome and ummatic personalities. STADD is given the task to develop voluntary and non-voluntary activities through programmes by providing students with guidelines, training and relevant facilities with the aim that students are able to maximise their potential and talents holistically in various fields. This guideline serves as a source of reference for all student activities in IIUM. The guideline also provides information about the various student organisation on campus and the nature of their activities. It is also useful for students who wish to conduct programmes, as this handbook highlights on how to organise a programme smoothly.

• 1.1. Definition of Non-credit Co-Curricular Activities
• 1.2 Types of Student Activities

1.1. Definition of Non-credit Co-Curricular Activities

The non-credit co-curricular activity is referred to as any extra-curricular activity participated or organised by students through student organisation or those organised by departments for students. These organisations provide a platform for the development of interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills for the members.

The non-credit co-curricular activities are different from the credit co-curricular activities in the following ways:

1. The non-credit co-curricular activities are voluntary activities participated by any student throughout their studies as undergraduates while credited co-curricular activities are structured compulsory programmes to be taken by all students as part of the academic study plan.
2. The non-credit co-curricular activities have no academic credit but the credited co-curricular activities are given between 0.5 to 1.0 credit per semester.
3. The non-credit co-curricular activities are additional activities for those who wish to improve and practice the skills that they have learned in the leadership modules of the credited co-curricular activities.

1.2 Types of Student Activities

Based on the different interests of IIUM students, the followings are common activities approved by the University:

• Uniform-based activities.
• Community service.
• Cultural and arts.
• Entrepreneurship (Refer Appendix H: Guidelines on Bazaar Activities)
• Spiritual
• Leadership and intellectual.
• Debating and public speaking.
• Sports and recreation.
• Peer counseling.
• Educational trips.
• Social gatherings.
• Writing and publication.