Frequently Asked Questions

1.I want to start a club. How can I do that?

Students who wish to start a Student Club can do so by following the procedure below. The Club Application Form, Club Constitution Form, and Executive Board and Member List Form must be obtained from the Dean of Students Office and filled out completely. The club must have at least 25 (twenty-five) active members. The club must have an Academic Advisor.

For clubs with the same name or a similar field of activity and purpose, the list of student clubs at http://bahcesehir.edu.tr/idaribirimler/ogrenci_dekanligi/kulupler can be reviewed. Our goal as the Dean of Students Office is to support club members with similar fields of activity, events, and purposes in organizing more comprehensive events under one roof, to enable them to produce projects together, and thereby to strengthen solidarity among our students by developing their communication and social networks.

At the end of the 4th (fourth) week of each academic year, established clubs submit their events for that year and a "Draft Budget" for those events to the Dean of Students Office.

2.Can I become a member of Student Clubs?

Students who wish to join a club can reach the relevant Club President via the Dean of Students Office web page http://bahcesehir.edu.tr/idaribirimler/ogrenci_dekanligi/kulupler . The "Club Membership Form" obtained from the Club President is filled out and returned to the Club President. A Club Promotion Week is held at the beginning of each academic year, during which clubs recruit new members.

3.I want to organize a club event. How can I do that?

• A club wishing to organize an event must notify the Dean of Students Office at least 15 (fifteen) days before the event.
• Events cannot be announced without approval from the Dean of Students Office. Clubs follow up on whether the planned event has been approved.
• If different clubs request the same event, the clubs must join forces and hold the event under one roof.
• Posters must first be submitted to the Dean of Students Office as a single copy; multiple printing and distribution may take place only after approval.
• The content of approved events is announced to the entire university by poster (by the club) and, if necessary, by e-mail (by the Dean of Students Office).. A maximum of 30 (thirty) posters may be printed (including the Beşiktaş, Galata and Şişli Campuses).
• For paid events approved by the Dean of Students Office, the fees collected must be deposited into the Club account, and the invoice of the person or company to be paid is submitted to the Dean of Students Office. Payment to the accounts of persons and companies is made by the university.

4. What rules must be followed and observed at club events?

• If club activities carried out inside or outside the University without written notification to and approval from the Dean of Students Office are identified, the activities of the club acting without permission may be suspended or the club may be closed.
• A venue suited to the estimated number of attendees is booked at least 15 (fifteen) days in advance, and sufficient attendance at the venue is ensured.
• Events are organized taking exam and holiday periods into account.
• Announcements are made to the relevant departments and faculty members according to the content of the event.
• Event start times are set taking class hours into account.
• Time is allocated for a question-and-answer session at the end of the event.
• Feedback on the event and photos taken during the event are sent to the Dean of Students Office to be archived and published on the Dean's Office page.
• Financial resources for events may be obtained through sponsorship agreements, provided that permission is obtained from the Dean of Students Office.

5. Elections

Each academic year, Student Council elections are held under the chairmanship of the Vice President responsible for Student Affairs and in coordination with the Dean of Students Office. The election calendar is announced to students, and the elections are held in accordance with the provisions of the Student Council Regulation.

6. How can I benefit from Medico-Social Services?

Bahçeşehir University health services are available at our 3 (three) campuses: Beşiktaş, Şişli and Galata. Examinations of all students who apply to the Medico-Social centers are free of charge, regardless of their social security status.

7. How can I benefit from Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDRM) Services?

http://www.bahcesehir.edu.tr/idaribirimler/pdrm/sorular provides detailed information.