*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SEMESTER START DATE*

This is to officially inform all international students that the *First Semester of the 2026-2027 academic year* will commence on:

### *Saturday, October 10, 2026*

## *MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT*

All international students across *all programs, majors, and specializations* are *required to be physically present on campus* starting from Saturday, October 10, 2026. This includes:

- Undergraduate students (all years)

- Exchange students

- Visiting scholars

## *KEY POINTS TO NOTE:*

1. *First Day of Classes:* Saturday, October 10, 2026

2. *Attendance Policy:* Physical presence is mandatory

3. *Registration Deadline:* Ensure all course registrations are completed by October 8, 2026

4. *Orientation:* New students must attend orientation sessions scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026

## *ACTION REQUIRED:*

-  Confirm your travel arrangements to arrive before Saturday, October 10, 2026

- Complete online course registration through the student portal

- Check your university email and our English website for specific departmental instructions

- Ensure all tuition fees are paid before the semester start

## *IMPORTANT CONTACTS:*

- *Academic Affairs:* khodaveisi.s@iums.ac.ir

- *Emergency Contact:* +98-991-209-5129

## *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:*

- Class schedules will be available on the student portal by October 10, 2026

-Accommodation arrangements must be finalized before arrival

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*Failure to attend classes from the commencement date may result in academic penalties, including course withdrawal or delayed graduation.*

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus and wish you a successful academic semester.

*Best regards,* 

*Office of International Student Affairs* 

*University Administration*

*Note:* This notice applies to all international students regardless of their program, major, or year of study. Please share this information with fellow students who may not have received this notification.