Student Affair

Introduction to DSA

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INTI International College Penang also cares and places great emphasis on students' welfare and development. All student affairs are handled by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA).

Based on INTI's philosophy of providing a well-rounded holistic education, DSA aims to facilitate an "out of class" learning experience resulting in personal discovery, growth and development through experiential learning via various activities and training sessions.

The ABCD of DSA

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  • A - Activities organized by students’ body [INTIMA Council, Clubs & Societies]
  • B - Building character and personal skills through training sessions, seminars, workshops & team building organized by DSA
  • C - Caring for students’ general non-academic welfare
  • D - Discipline

Welfare & Services

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DSA also looks into the students' general welfare and provides other services to increase the quality of students' life in IICP.

  • Accommodation Transfer
  • Booking of Bus Tickets
  • Students’ Mail
  • Lost and Found
  • Health & Emergencies
  • Available Facilities
  • Available Equipment/Games
  • Grievance Report
  • Rental of Lockers
  • On/Off-Campus Jobs
  • Notice Boards

Accommodation Transfer

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For students who wish to transfer to other INTI campuses, hostel transfer forms are readily available upon request. Students will be required to fill in the necessary details before DSA will liaise with the relevant campuses to book the accommodation requested. Payment must be made to IICP to validate the booking.

Booking of Bus Tickets

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Students can use this service to book bus tickets for their trips back to their hometowns or for vacation during their holidays. Students must fill in a form and make payment for a booking. All bookings must be made at least 1 week before the traveling date on normal periods and at least 2 weeks before the traveling date during peak holiday/festive seasons. Malaysian Airlines Grad card application forms are available at DSA for students who wish to receive discounts while traveling with MAS.

Student's Mail

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Outstation/overseas students can use IICP's address as a mailing address while studying in IICP. Students must register with DSA and fill in a Student Mail Form to use this service. Students must come personally to collect their mail and they must provide their student ID upon request. Students' mail will be kept in DSA for up to 1 month. Unclaimed mail will then be returned to the sender.

Lost and Found

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Students who have lost their belongings can come to DSA to check if the items have been found and passed to DSA for safekeeping. A general proof of ownership is required to claim any lost items. Students who have found any items are requested to hand them over to DSA for safekeeping. Items will be kept for up to 3 months.

Health & Emergencies

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Students who are unwell or injured and need first aid for minor problems can come to DSA for assistance. For serious cases, DSA will make arrangements for the student to be taken to a clinic/hospital.

Available Facilities

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Soccer field, street soccer field, music room, tennis court, basketball court, gym, pool tables, volleyball court, team building equipment & table tennis tables are some facilities available to IICP students. Booking of these facilities are available through DSA. Students should not invite their non-IICP friends to use these facilities, as they are only reserved for IICP staff and students. Outsiders who want to use these facilities must make bookings through the General Office.

Available Equipment / Games

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DSA has various board games and sports equipment available to students. All IICP students can borrow these for recreational purposes.

Grievance Report

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DSA provides an avenue for students who want to report a grievance/complaint. Students need to complete the Student Feedback Form to make the complaint official. Confidentiality of the complainant will be kept and DSA will give an account on the matter after investigation.

Rental of Lockers

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Lockers of various sizes are available for rent. The rates per year vary from RM20.00 to RM50.00. Application for these lockers is open throughout the year. Students using this facility must ensure they clear out or renew the locker after the rental period is over.

On/Off-Campus Jobs

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Students who are looking for on-campus jobs should leave their names with DSA. While DSA cannot guarantee that a job will be available, it will inform all the various departments of the availability of student helpers. If there is a vacancy, students who are registered will be informed. Off-campus job opportunities will be placed on the Job/Accommodation Corner.

Notice Boards

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Notice boards are strategically placed all over the campus specifically for the purpose of informing students of current events, updates and news. Student should develop the habit of checking these notice boards so as to stay informed.