Orientation Schedule

Website + App + Venues | Early August

The App and the website contain essential resources and mandatory assignments. Before your check-in at LUMS, please (a) Review all the content (b) complete the assignments (c) Fill out the background information form

You can find the venue for each session through the Orientation app, your email, or the printed schedule provided on registration day
Mobile App / App Web Version

Online Sessions | August 17-21, 2026
Event Date/Time Description
Your Campus Compass: PALss 101 Between August 17-19, PALss will share session details Zoom session focused on introduction to PALss and orientation resources and plan.
Deep Dive into University Life Between August 17-19, PALss will share session details Zoom session focused on transitioning to university life and setting up email/WiFi.
Ready, Set, Log In! : Necessary tools to get your first semester courses August 20, 2:00-3:00 PM Zoom session about First-semester courses and technology at LUMS (Zambeel/LMS).
Zambeel 101: Enrolment Made Simple
(for MGSHSS & SAHSOL only.) 		August 21, 11:00-12:00 PM Zoom session on enrolment navigation.
Inside OSA: With the Dean & Student Council August 21, 11:00-12:00 PM (SBASSE + SDSB)
August 21, 2:00-3:00 PM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL) 		Webinar about the Office of Students Affairs and the Student Council.
Registration (for all students) + Hostel Move in Day | August 23, 2026
Event Time Description
Hostel/Residential Move-in + registration 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Hostel registration and activities by residence team in the hostels.
Registration for Day Scholars 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (SDSB + SBASSE)
12:00-3:30 PM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL) 		Day scholars will complete their registration at the designated times.
PALss Meet-up
(for MGSHSS and SAHSOL only) 		3:30-4:00 PM Welcome session by PALss.
Enrolment Navigation Support
(for MGSHSS and SAHSOL only) 		4:00-5:00 PM Schools will guide students through enrolment navigation.
Live Enrolment
(for MGSHSS and SAHSOL only) 		5:00-5:30 PM SAHSOL and MGSHSS students will have their enrolment with support from school advisors.
Hostelites only: Living at LUMS: What to Expect 6:00-7:00 PM Residence and the Student Council will lead an information session to familiarize students with residence life.
Hostelites only: Night Shift for Hostel check-in 9:00-11:00 PM Hostel registrations.
In-Person Day 2 | August 24, 2026
Event Time Description
For Parents: Your Child’s Journey, Our Shared Commitment 8:30-10:00 AM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL)
9:00-10:30 AM (SBASSE + SDSB) 		Parents will attend welcome sessions by their school faculty.
For Students: PALss Beyond the Screen 9:00-11:00 AM Welcome session by PALss.
Tea & Mingling + Parents-only Campus Tour + Parents’ Departure 10:00-11:00 AM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL)
10:30-11:30 AM (SBASSE + SDSB) 		Parents will enjoy tea, followed by a parents-only campus tour (optional).
Welcome for Students: Belonging Begins Here 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM (SBASSE + SDSB) 		Each school will host a welcome session where students will be introduced to their academic community.
Lunch Break / Late Registrations 12:30-2:00 PM (MGSHSS + SAHSOL)
1:00-2:00 PM (SBASSE + SDSB) 		Lunch and late registrations continuing in the SSS OSA office.
Our Community Code: Belonging, Respect & Staying Out of Trouble 2:00-3:30 PM Session focused on Code of Conduct, harassment, inclusion, and behavioral values.
Student-led: Icebreaking & Team Building 3:30-5:30 PM Students will participate in fun, student-led ice-breaking activities to get to know one another and build community spirit.
Student-led: Batch Photo 5:30-7:00 PM All students will gather for the batch photo.
In-Person Day 3 | August 25, 2026
Event Time Description
Peer Tutoring Open House 9:30-10:30 AM Students will be introduced to peer tutoring services through engaging activities.
Your Roadmap to Academic Success and Campus Resources 10:30-11:30 AM (MGSHSS, SBASSE, SDSB)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM (SAHSOL) 		Schools will cover topics.
Thriving at LUMS: Wellness & Online Academic Tools 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (MGSHSS, SBASSE, SDSB)
12:00-12:30 PM (SAHSOL) 		Q/A session with the PALss.
Upholding Academic Values: Understanding Plagiarism 12:30-2:00 PM Session focused on academic values, integrity, and plagiarism.
Lunch Break / Late Registrations 2:00-3:00 PM (MGSHSS, SAHSOL, SBASSE)
2:00-2:30 PM (SDSB) 		Lunch and late registrations continuing in the SSS OSA office.
Who's Doing the Thinking? (SDSB) 2:30-4:00 PM School specific session.
From LUMS to the World: Alumni Insights (MGSHSS) 3:00-4:00 PM School specific session.
Student Faculty Mixer (SAHSOL) 3:00-4:00 PM School specific session.
Safety at SBASSE (SBASSE) 3:00-4:00 PM School specific session.
Student Led: Sports Gala 4:00-7:00 PM Students will enjoy sports activities.
Closing Ceremony| August 29, 2026
Event Time Description
Student Led: Society and Campus Opportunities Fair 2:00-4:00 PM Students will attend campus-wide fair where student societies and campus departments will showcase their activities and share opportunities for involvement.
Student Led: Closing Ceremony 6:00-9:00 PM The closing event will feature a celebratory farewell to Orientation.

*The IT Helpdesk will remain open throughout the day to provide support with Wi-Fi, email, LMS, and other technical services.