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Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs and Support Services, overseen by the Student Affairs and Admissions Manager, aims to promote and enhance BIS’s mission by creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for students to test new ideas, develop leadership skills, engage in the learning process, and build themselves and their communities. 

Student Life

All students are encouraged to develop their unique personal and academic potential by participating in a wide variety of Seminary-sponsored student activities, programs, and events that combine culture, learning, entertainment, and fun. Get involved and bring your learning to life with campus activities and events.

Through co-curricular opportunities and experiences such as student cross-cultural education, civic engagement and leadership development, students gain invaluable skills and experiential knowledge that they will continue to develop during their time on campus and beyond as future leaders.

All Boston Islamic Seminary students are cordially invited – and strongly encouraged – to get involved with the Student Government Association



Academic Advising

Each student will be assigned to a BIS faculty member who will be their academic advisor. The role of the academic advisor is as follows:

  • Help students to attain their academic, research, internship and career goals.
  • Assist students in making informed choices about their study plans.
  • Help students identify available sources, opportunities and possible career opportunities.

Although academic advisers assist students in making effective academic choices, students are personally responsible for planning their academic program to meet all graduation requirements.

Career Services

BIS students are offered career services, including individualized career counseling, training, and professional development to help prepare students to engage and compete for the best career opportunities.

It specializes in providing BIS students with student employment during their study at BIS. Additionally, the Office circulates information about job fairs and assists students with internships and job opportunities.

Learning Support

Learning support services provided by MIRL faculty and the Student Affairs and Admissions Manager include individual support and workshops to aid in the development of efficient learning strategies and writing skills.

The BIS Islamic Foundations Certificate Program is another resource for students who require remedial instruction. The Foundations Program Lead oversees the administration of the Foundations program in all of its academic and administrative capacities and is responsible for overseeing the progress of students in the program.

Functional Needs

BIS is committed to providing all academically qualified students with educational opportunities. Every effort is utilized to ensure fair and appropriate access to programs, services, and facilities for students with disabilities or functional needs. The BIS provides services and support that are tailored to the needs of individual students based on their need conditions.

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Student Rights
Student Responsibilities
Professional and Religious-Leadership Expectations

Boston Islamic Seminary is committed to an academic and spiritual environment in which students are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Subject to institutional policies and applicable law, students have the right to:

  •       participate in the academic and student-life opportunities available through BIS;
  •       receive accurate information about academic requirements, policies, tuition, fees, and    institutional procedures;
  •       be evaluated according to published course requirements and academic standards;
  •       receive timely and constructive academic feedback;
  •       review and discuss course grades with the instructor;
  •       receive reasonable access to academic advising and student support;
  •       request reasonable disability-related academic adjustments;
  •       have education records protected in accordance with applicable privacy requirements;
  •       express questions, concerns, and disagreements respectfully;
  •       submit complaints, grievances, and appeals through established procedures;
  •       receive notice of alleged misconduct and a reasonable opportunity to respond;
  •       be protected from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and
  •       participate in institutional processes without retaliation for good-faith reporting or cooperation.

These rights are exercised within the Seminary’s Islamic identity, academic mission, community standards, and applicable policies.

Students are responsible for contributing to a safe, respectful, spiritually grounded, and academically serious learning community. Students are expected to:

  •       uphold Islamic ethics and the mission and values of BIS;
  •       treat students, faculty, staff, guests, and community partners with dignity and respect;
  •       comply with applicable federal, state, and local law;
  •       read and follow the Student Handbook, course syllabi, and official institutional policies;
  •       monitor BIS email and Populi regularly;
  •       maintain accurate contact and emergency information;
  •       attend and participate in courses and required activities;
  •       complete academic work honestly and on time;
  •       communicate promptly when circumstances affect academic participation;
  •       protect the privacy, property, and intellectual work of others;
  •       use BIS technology and institutional resources responsibly;
  •       fulfill financial and administrative obligations;
  •       follow internship and host-site requirements;
  •       cooperate with legitimate institutional reviews and investigations; and
  •       accept responsibility for their decisions and conduct.

Failure to read an applicable policy or official notice does not excuse noncompliance.

Because the MIRL prepares students for positions of religious trust and public service, students are expected to demonstrate conduct consistent with developing religious leaders. This includes:

  •       honesty and trustworthiness;
  •       humility and willingness to learn;
  •       respect for confidentiality;
  •       appropriate personal and professional boundaries;
  •       responsible communication;
  •       accountability;
  •       compassion and sound judgment;
  •       respect for diverse individuals and communities; and
  •       readiness to receive and respond constructively to feedback.

Conduct that raises serious concerns about a student’s integrity, professional suitability, safety, or readiness for religious leadership may be reviewed even when it occurs outside a formal classroom setting. Any institutional response will follow the applicable student-conduct procedure.

The Student Experience

In addition to serving as the hub for information regarding BIS and community resources, the Office of Student Affairs and Support Services also hosts social activities and community events. Regular prayer circles, workshops, group meetings, and spiritual retreats will be available for students.