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April 11, 2023

VU Presented Pakistan in 6th Intl. Conference of ISOCARD 2023 at King Faisal University

Lahore, April 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):We are proud to share that the Virtual University of Pakistan participated in the 6th International Conference of ISOCARD 2023 on Camels at King Faisal University, HOFUF, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Tanveer Hussain, Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, represented the Virtual University of Pakistan at the International Conference to promote Camelids in Pakistan. He presented his research work at this international forum and was also selected as an “Executive Member” of the International Camel Consortium for Genetic Improvement and Conservation (ICC-GIC).

For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk

April 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Announcement for Course Selection – Spring 2023 Semester

Lahore, April 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):The link for “Course Selection” will be active/ available with effect from Tuesday, April 11, 2023, under “Student Services” tab in VULMS. The students are advised to log-in to their VULMS account and select their course(s) immediately or before the semester commencement date. However, the last date to add/drop course(s) will be Thursday, April 27, 2023. Tuition fee voucher issued after this date shall not be revised.

Important Notes:

Newly admitted students, enrolled in the 1st semester of their respective study program, are given pre-selected courses. However, students enrolled through BS Entry Route may select their courses, accordingly.

Existing/ continuing students must make their course selection as mentioned above. Failing to enroll in any course(s) he/she will be treated as “INACTIVE STUDENT” during the semester and a fine will also be imposed under “Semester Freeze Rules”.

Course/ workload (Credit Hours) limits have been prescribed and published separately for each study program in “Course Selection Rules” given in “Student Handbook”. Students must read the rules carefully before making their course selection.

Guidelines/Explanations:

Students are expected to follow the “semester wise study scheme” of their respective study program so that their scholarship eligibility may not be affected (See Scholarship Rules).

Continuously enrolling maximum course/workload in each semester does not mean that a study program can be completed earlier than its minimum prescribed residential requirement.

Course Pre-requisite rule requires enrollment and qualifying of Basic/Introductory courses before enrolling an advanced level course. Therefore, said rule must be followed and given due care while making course selection.

Students enrolled during Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 in 2-year Master/Associate Degree Programs and 1.5year B.Ed. program and have availed the maximum time duration along with the grace period to complete their study program are NOT allowed to make their course selection.

Students with blocked VULMS (due to non-payment of fee) will not be allowed to make their course selection, unless they deposit their outstanding dues and get their LMS accounts active from the Accounts Department.

Grade Improvement Policy A student can anytime improve a course in which his/her obtained grade is less than “B”. In such a case he/she has to repeat the improvement course(s) in the forthcoming semester(s), in which that course is offered.

Guidelines/Explanations:

Failed course(s) can be repeated until qualified.

Improved/better grade of a course will substitute/replace the previous/lower grade and eventually increase the CGPA. However, in case of non-improvement of grade, the previous better grade will stand and counted towards CGPA calculation.

April 7, 2023April 8, 2023

Announcement for Need Based Scholarships for Spring, 2023

Lahore, April 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): Students are informed that Need Based Scholarship link for Spring – 2023 semester has been opened for deserving students. If you are a deserving student and eligible to apply for Need Based Scholarship, please apply at your earliest. The last date to apply for Need Based Scholarship is April 26, 2023.

The procedure to apply for Need Based Scholarship is as follows:

1. From within the LMS, click the “Student Services” button

2. Click on the “Need Based Scholarship” link, under “Accounts” Section

3. A form will be displayed.

4. Fill in the required information

5. Click the Submit Request button.

April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

Blocking of VULMS Accounts (Fall – 2022 Semester)

Lahore, April 03, 2023 (PPI-OT):The University has blocked LMS Accounts of all those students who have payable dues. Students with blocked accounts will not be able to view Fall’2022 (Final-Term) result and make course selection for Spring’2023 semester. It is therefore advised to clear all outstanding dues at the earliest, in order to avoid any inconvenience.

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

BIC, VUP Organized a Seminar On “Entrepreneurship as A Viable Career Option” In

Lahore, March 30, 2023 (PPI-OT): Business Incubation Center (BIC) under the umbrella of ORIC along with SSBC organized an awareness seminar titled “Entrepreneurship as a Viable Career Option” in collaboration with BIC Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) for Students, Faculty, and Staff members of VU and LCWU. Ms. Noreen Zahra – Assistant Professor VU, Ms. Sarah Khan Ali – Director GTAP Global, and Mr. Zubair Anwar – Global Quality Leader, Trainer and Mentor guided the students and staff members to understand the roadmap of success in entrepreneurship and how to deal with the unique challenges that occur in starting a new business.

Dr. Faisal Tehseen Shah, Director ORIC VUP emphasized the importance of Startups and their role in the digital economy. He told that Youth is the backbone of our country and the energies of youth should be utilized in positive activities through entrepreneurship. Dr. Aqsa, Director ORIC LCWU delivered a closing speech at the event. She appreciated the efforts of the team of ORIC department of Virtual University of Pakistan for making this event a huge success. A stall of E-Vehicles by Metro Group was set up at LCWU by the support of ORIC Department VUP to provide an opportunity to participants including students and staff of both institutions to have test drive of Electric Bikes. Participants got the opportunity to have the test drives of the electric bikes at the event and loved experiencing the test drives.

In a meeting with Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza Vice Chancellor, Lahore College for Women University, she appreciated the efforts of ORIC Department of Virtual University of Pakistan for organizing such a valuable event in collaboration with LCWU. Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza also highlighted that it is of critical importance to guide students to launch their startups and not only earn for their households but also contribute to the national economy.

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Blocking of VULMS Accounts for Fall – 2022

Lahore, March 29, 2023 (PPI-OT): It is informed that LMS accounts of all such students who have not paid their outstanding dues shall be blocked on April 03, 2023. Students with blocked accounts will not be able to view Fall’2022 (Final-Term) result and make course selection for Spring’2023 semester.

It is therefore advised to clear all outstanding dues at the earliest, in order to avoid any inconvenience.