Terms & Conditions

Student Guideline

Please utilize Daffodil Laptop as a tool of your Career enhancement

DIU is providing you this high configured daffodil laptop to make you the best for the challenging job market. These are not granted for time passing and misuse, like, chatting in the internet, playing games, watching unnecessary videos, listening music, involved with any sort of cybercrime etc. It is you who need to set your career goal before getting the daffodil laptop, otherwise, all our investment for the project will go in vain.

So, you must determine your career and start to use the daffodil laptop targeting that career goals to succeed. If any student is found not complying with the rules and regulation set by the university, DIU authority may take back the daffodil laptop for the student without any notice. DIU authority and Faculty preserve full right to call any student under the daffodil laptop project to investigate how the student is using daffodil laptop, what progress is really and effectively going on for making his/her career better and secured by the students, who we love, take care of and awarded a free daffodil laptop. Moreover, the authority will arrange quiz/ test: time to time to get clear idea how you are having benefited by the daffodil laptop provided by the university.

Students must use the laptop solely for academic, research, innovation, skill development, and career advancement purposes. Any unethical, illegal, or university policy-violating use of the device, including cybercrime, academic dishonesty, unauthorized access, harmful online activities, or misuse of AI and digital technologies, may result in disciplinary action and cancellation of laptop privileges.

Hope our beloved students will remember & follow our urge. We dream to make our each student an ideal, self-employed, confident & elegant citizen of the nation. We believe, each of our students will be polite in approach, positive action, constructive in thought, humble in execution, spontaneous in enthusiasm, honest in intention & determined in goal.

Important Issues:

  1. No other financial benefit will be applicable in exchange of the Laptop.
  2. DIU preserves the right to decline this acknowledgement without any prior notice (If there is any dire necessity)
  3. DIU preserves the right to take back the Laptop from any student any time if s/he is found to make any violence, misconduct, Criminal activities and misuse this technology.
  4. The applicant will be solely responsible if his laptop is lost. However he/she will have to inform the
  5. University authority by a written application which will have to be verified and signed by both the sponsors.
  6. The student cannot handover or transfer or replace or sell the Laptop to any other person.
  7. If any student wants to dropout or discontinues his/her studies at DIU, he/she will have to take proper permission from the University and will have to deposit the amount of price of the laptop which will be fixed by the DIU authority.

Official Policy

ONE STUDENT ONE LAPTOP

1. Purpose

The One Student One Laptop (OSOL) Program is a university initiative to equip eligible undergraduate students with a laptop to support their academic activities. This policy defines the eligibility criteria, application procedure, issuance schedule, and consequences for missed collection  ensuring the program is administered in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all current enrolled undergraduate students of the university who meet the eligibility criteria defined in Section 3. It governs the initial application process, scheduled issuance, and latecollection procedures.

3. Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the One Student One Laptop Program, a student must satisfy ALL of the following conditions at the time of application:

3.1 Academic Requirements

•Must maintain a minimum average Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.00 in each semester.
•Minimum CGPA — English courses: A minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.25 is required.
•Must be currently registered in the 5th semester or higher at the time of application.
•Must have no retake (backlog) courses from any semester prior to and including the 4th semester.
•Daffodil International University maintains a strict Non-Political Campus Policy to ensure a disciplined, safe, and academically focused environment. Any student found engaging in political activities on campus will immediately lose eligibility for all university benefits and facilities, including laptop provisions, tuition fee waivers, scholarships, insurance coverage, hall facilities, and other university resources. Students are advised to comply with this policy, as any violation will be dealt with in accordance with the university's disciplinary procedures.

3.2 Financial & Administrative Standing

• Must have no outstanding university dues including tuition fees, library fines, laboratory charges, or any other institutional payments.
• Must not be under any active disciplinary action, suspension, or academic probation imposed by the university.

3.3 Application Compliance

• Must submit the laptop application within the officially announced application window. Late applications will not be accepted in the initial cycle.

4. Attendance Policy

A minimum of 60% class attendance in all registered courses is mandatory every semester.

Attendance Levels & Impact:

    1. 60% or above:  Fully eligible. No restrictions on OSOL Program participation.
    2. 50%–59% : Ineligible to apply. Current laptop holders will receive a probationary notice and must achieve 60% or above in the following semester to retain the laptop.
    3. Below 50% : Laptop subject to recall. The OSOL Committee will conduct a review and may withdraw the laptop immediately.

Attendance Verification Methods:

    • University's official digital attendance management system
    • Departmental physical attendance registers

Attendance Assessment Timing:

    • Initial Application (3rd,4th or 5th Semester): Attendance records from the immediately preceding three semesters will be reviewed.
    • Late Application (9th–12th Semester): Attendance records from the two most recently completed semesters will be assessed.

Appeals for Special Circumstances:

    • Students who fail to meet the minimum threshold due to illness, bereavement, or natural disaster may submit a written appeal to the OSOL Coordinator within 15 working days of the semester's end.
    • Supporting documents such as medical certificates or official notices must be attached.

All appeals must be submitted in writing. The OSOL Committee will review each case carefully and communicate the outcome to the student within 10 working days. The committee's decision shall be final and binding.

5.Ineligible Categories : Who Cannot Apply

The following categories of students are NOT eligible to apply for the One Student One Laptop Program under any circumstances:

Category  Reason for Exclusion
Masters / Postgraduate Students Masters / Postgraduate Students Program not covered under this initiative.
Full-Funded Scholarship Students Full-Funded Scholarship Students Laptop provision covered under scholarship package.
Freedom Fighter Quota Students Separate government benefit scheme applicable.

6. Application Procedure

  1. The university will issue an official notification via institutional email to all potentially eligible students during the 5th or 6th semester, announcing the application timeline and scheduled laptop collection dates.
  2. Students must verify their eligibility according to the criteria mentioned in Section 3 and submit the prescribed application form within the announced deadline through the university portal or designated office.
  3. All submitted applications will be reviewed and verified by the One Student One Laptop Coordinator. Students who fail to meet the required criteria will be considered ineligible and notified accordingly.
  4. Eligible students will be assigned a specific date and time slot for laptop collection. Students are required to attend the collection program according to their assigned schedule.
  5. Students who do not receive the official notification email due to disciplinary issues, academic status, incorrect email information, or technical problems must contact the One Student One Laptop Coordinator Office before the application deadline to verify their eligibility and collect necessary instructions.
  6. Any student who takes a laptop in advance must deposit BDT 30,000/- (after completing the 1st Semester) and BDT 20,000/- (after completing the 2nd Semester). These amounts will be payable in the 4th Semester or 5th Semester respectively.

Important: It is the student's sole responsibility to keep their registered email address active and up to date in the university system. Failure to receive a notification due to an inactive, full, or incorrect email address does not exempt a student from any deadline or penalty under this policy.

7. Late Collection Policy and Penalty Framework

Students who miss their scheduled application and collection window may still apply, subject to the following conditions and mandatory late penalty fees:

7.1 Late Application & Collection 9th or 10th Semester

• A student who misses the scheduled application and collection window and applies during the 9th or 10th semester must pay a late collection fee of BDT 5,000/- (Five Thousand Taka only) before receiving the laptop.

7.2 Late Application & Collection 11th or 12th Semester 

• A student who has not applied for or collected their laptop by the end of the 10th semester and applies during the 11th or 12th semester must pay a late collection fee of BDT 10,000/- (Ten Thousand Taka only) before receiving the laptop.

7.3 Permanent Ineligibility After Completion of All Semesters

• A student who has completed all required academic semesters and has commenced their Internship, Thesis, or any equivalent final-stage academic requirement shall be permanently ineligible to receive a laptop under this program.
• No exception, waiver, or appeal will be entertained once a student has reached this stage.

Penalty Summary Table:

Student Status Penalty Fee Eligibility
9th or 10th Semester (Late) BDT 5,000/- Eligible with penalty
11th or 12th Semester (Last 2 semesters) BDT 10,000/- Eligible with penalty
Completed all semesters / Internship / Thesis stage N/A NOT ELIGIBLE

8. Special Considerations Communication Failures
The university acknowledges that certain students may have missed the official notification due to
circumstances including disciplinary proceedings, temporary suspension, result-related issues, or technical email failures. In such cases:

  1. The student must personally communication with Coordinator One student One Laptop and submit a written appeal explaining the reason for non-receipt of the notification, along with relevant supporting documents.
  2. Appeals will be reviewed by a designated committee. Granting any penalty exemption is entirely at the discretion of the university authority and is not guaranteed.
  3. All appeals must be in writing. Verbal requests will not be entertained.
  4. Appeals must be submitted no later than the end of the 10th semester. Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.

9. General Conditions

  1. Each eligible student is entitled to receive one laptop only. There will be no replacement, exchange, or additional issuance under any circumstance.
  2. The laptop remains university property until any applicable conditions for ownership transfer are fulfilled, as per the university asset policy.
  3. Misuse, unauthorized transfer, sale, or damage of the issued laptop will result in disciplinary action under university regulations.
  4. The university reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel this policy at any time. All changes will be communicated via official email and the university website.

10. Policy Enforcement

This policy is enforced by the ICT Department in coordination with the Registrar's Office and the Student Affairs Division. Any disputes arising from the interpretation or application of this policy shall be referred to the Vice Chancellor's Office, whose decision shall be final and binding.

Laptop Usage Policy

Governing the responsible, ethical, and purposeful use of university-issued devices

Purpose

This policy governs the acceptable use of laptops issued under the One Student One Laptop (OSOL) Program of Daffodil International University (DIU). The university provides these devices exclusively to advance the academic performance, professional development, and career readiness of eligible undergraduate students. All recipients are required to comply strictly with the provisions set forth in this policy.

Permitted Uses

The university-issued laptop shall be used exclusively for the following sanctioned purposes:

    • Academic coursework, assignments, laboratory reports, and research activities
    • Attendance of online and hybrid classes, webinars, and educational seminars
    • Preparation of thesis, capstone projects, and final-year academic requirements
    • Skill development activities including programming, data analysis, graphic design, and other career-relevant disciplines
    • Utilization of university-approved software, learning management systems (LMS), and digital libraries
    • Professional development activities such as portfolio building, internship-related tasks, and career preparation
    • Participation in university-sanctioned innovation, entrepreneurship, and research programs

GUIDANCE:  The laptop is an academic investment by the university. Each recipient is expected to use the device purposefully and align its use with defined career and academic objectives.

Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited and constitute misuse of university property. Violations may result in immediate disciplinary action, reclamation of the device, and/or legal proceedings:

Category

Prohibited Activities

Illegal & Criminal Activity

Cybercrime, hacking, unauthorized access, phishing, distribution of malware or ransomware, identity theft, digital fraud, or any activity violating the Information & Communication Technology Act.

Academic Dishonesty

Plagiarism, unauthorized use of AI tools in assessments, contract cheating, sharing exam materials, or any form of academic misconduct as defined by DIU regulations.

Unethical AI & Digital Use

Generating or distributing harmful, offensive, or misleading content using AI tools; impersonating others; spreading misinformation; or using AI to violate university policy.

Unauthorized Transfer

Lending, transferring, selling, pledging, or otherwise surrendering the device to any third party under any circumstance.

Non-Academic Entertainment

Excessive gaming, streaming entertainment media, social media use unrelated to academic purposes, or any activity that habitually diverts the device from its intended academic use.

Hardware/Software Tampering

Installation of pirated software, unauthorized modification of hardware components, disabling security software, or tampering with university-installed applications or configurations.

 

Student Agreement Copy

Please utilize Daffodil Laptop as a tool for your Career enhancement

DIU is providing you with this high configured daffodil laptop to make you the best for the challenging job market. These are not granted for time passing and misuse, like, chatting on the internet, playing games, watching unnecessary videos, listening to music, being involved with any sort of cybercrime, etc. It is you who need to set your career goal before getting the daffodil laptop, otherwise, all our investment for the project will go in vain.

So, you must determine your career and start to use the daffodil laptop targeting that career goal to succeed. If any student is found not complying with the rules and regulations set by the university, the DIU authority may take back the daffodil laptop for the student without any notice.

DIU authority and Faculty preserve full right to call any student under the daffodil laptop project to investigate how the student is using the daffodil laptop, what progress is really and effectively going on for making his/her career better and secured by the students, who we love, take care of and awarded a free daffodil laptop. Moreover, the authority will arrange quizzes/tests: from time to get a clear idea of how you are having benefited from the daffodil laptop provided by the university.

Hope our beloved students will remember & follow our urge. We dream our every student an ideal, self-employed, confident & elegant citizen of the nation. We believe, each of our students will be polite in approach, positive action, constructive in thought, humble in execution, spontaneous in enthusiasm, honest in intention & determined in goal.

Important Issues:

  1. No other financial benefit will be applicable in exchange for the Laptop.
  2. DIU preserves the right to decline this acknowledgment without any prior notice (if there is any dire necessity)
  3. DIU preserves the right to take back the Laptop from any student at any time if s/he is found to make any violence, misconduct, Criminal activities, and misuse of this technology.
  4. The applicant will be solely responsible if his laptop is lost. However, he/she will have to inform the University authority by a written application which will have to be verified and signed by both the sponsors.
  5. The student cannot handover or transfer or replace or sell the Laptop to any other person.
  6. If any student wants to drop out or discontinue his/her studies at DIU, he/she will have to take proper permission from the University and will have to deposit the amount price of the laptop which will be fixed by the DIU authority.
  7. About laptops sold outsides DIU authorities will have zero tolerance. If we found a sale without DIU concern it will fine 60,000 BDT. per laptop and also all academic facilities suspended from DIU.

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