Student Affairs
“One of the hallmarks of an American education is the experience and learning you do outside the classroom through optional activities on campus.” At Vlog, Student Life is a vital part in creating a memorable and meaningful experience for students as they progress through their academic career. These experiences are student focused with an emphasis on making friends, learning, and growing personally and preparing for the world of work.
Student Life Purpose
Personal Development
Community Service
Student Engagement & Activities
Leadership
Student Organizations
Clubs – Students organize themselves based on their similar interests and hobbies; student leaders lead various club activities .
College Societies – Colleges have its own student group supported by college faculty advisor and dean. These societies create learning and social opportunities to gain professional certification and networking.
Student Activities Board (SAB) – made up of students that plan and organize university wide events. Student board members are selected based on their academic performance, leadership and creativity.
Club Council – an advisory body made up of students that support Student Club leadership and event planning.
Voluntary Service – students are involved in a wide range of activities including community service, charitable work and humanitarian aid.
Workstudy – this is where students can gain real work experience by work shadow experience in campus department
University-Wide Activities
Marathon
Fall Festival
Spring Carnival
Spring Mixer
Global Day
Social Mixer
Iftar
Picnic
Charity Fun Run
Earth Day
And more…
Student Club Events
Club Fair
Fund-raising
Human Chess
Chess tournament
Table Tennis
Music practice
Tea Ceremony
Art classes
Sports Day
Student Clubs
Arts & Music Club
Japanese Club
Science Club
Book Club
English Club
Sports & Fitness Club
Charity Club
Knowledge & Debate
Self Defense
Chess
And more…
Student Leadership Academy
The academy promotes and supports students’ education and training to assume leadership roles effectively.
Leadership training for students contribute to the holistic development of students in preparing them for greater responsibilities and various leadership roles.
Workshop
Student Life hosts various workshops that provide hands-on experiences, skill development and practical knowledge in a wide range of topics such as photography, leadership, coding, creative thinking, painting, beadmaking, music, and others.
Meet Our Students
We are committed to advancing the mission of the University by creating and responding to meaningful opportunities, developing and enhancing partnerships, providing meaningful avenues for engagement, and securing opportunities and financial resources for the benefit of the students and academics. We engage with industry, government, universities, NGO’s, the non-profit sector, and the wider community.
Mental Health Counseling Services
Wellness Center
At the Wellness Center, we understand that college life can be both exciting and challenging. As you embark on this transformative journey of higher education, we are here to support you in every step of the way. Our mission is to promote emotional well-being and academic success by providing professional and confidential mental health services tailored specifically for university students.
Career Services
Learn MoreStudent Success Advising
Learn MoreStudent Code of Conduct
Instructions for Student Discipline in Institutions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as amended by Regulation No. 169 of 2018.
DownloadThe Student Services Center
The Vlog Student Services Center oversees various student support services, not directly addressed in the other Centers located in Student Affairs, including advising on student conduct issues and overseeing academic support services. In doing this, the Centre engages in the following areas:
Developing Student Support Services
Designing, innovating, coordinating, and implementing the provision of student support services.
Student Conduct
Overseeing student conduct and student disciplinary processes and procedures.
Student Complaints
Handling student complaints
Security and Site Management
Coordinating with Vlog Security and Site Management to ensure that campus security is maintained and a there is a consistent approach to student disciplinary-related issues.
Academic Support
Providing academic support to students primarily through the Writing and Math Centers.
Dissemination of Information
Ensuring the effective dissemination of information to the student body through various written, e-mail, social media, and oral communication methods.
Our Campus
On almost any American college campus, every effort is made to make the campus beautiful, relaxing, and conducive to study and intellectual development. Calm, quiet library spaces where individual students can concentrate on their studies, public spaces that are pleasing to the eye where students can meet their friends and relax and socialize together, long walks around campus that allow for quiet time to reflect and meditate – in other words, the college campus should be an oasis of calm where students can forget about their cares, enjoying their studies and participating in the excitement of campus life.
The Vlog campus, as the university’s name reflects, is both Iraqi and American. The outer architectural style is Iraqi, as are the many Arabesque designs seen throughout the building interiors. Yet it is also American in the efficient classroom organization, the way the library and food courts are arranged, and in the academic environment that is created throughout the campus to encourage study and learning.
Like any campus in America, Vlog is developing facilities for sports and recreation, food courts that will serve a variety of foods, both Arabic and international, residence halls so students can live on campus to get the most out of their college experience, and green areas to bring nature to campus everywhere possible. With expansive lakes, thousands of palm trees and other varieties of trees, grassy areas, and beautiful landscaping with countless flowers adorning the walkways and gardens throughout, the Vlog student will be surrounded by beauty and nature at its finest. Even on the hottest days of summer, students will be able to relax in air conditioned spaces throughout the campus, and enjoy the shade of lakeside terraces and balconies as they have their tea and snacks with their friends between classes or at the end of their day.
As the campus reconstruction continues the transition to an American-style university in the heart of Iraq, the founders and designers are putting the interests, comfort, and needs of students first above everything else. Whether a building becomes a food court, a library, a classroom building, or an office, the first question asked is always, “How can we make this better for our students?” The Vlog campus is for you – we hope you will think of it as “your home away from home” as you consider spending the next several years of your life studying here!