Orientation Schedule
Website + App + Venues | Early August
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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
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Online Sessions | August 15-22, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Your Campus Compass: PALss 101 | Between August 15-20, PALss will share session details | Zoom session focused on introduction to PALss and orientation resources and plan |
| Deep Drive into University Life | Between August 15-22, 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 21, 1:00-2:00 PM | Zoom session about First-semester courses and technology at LUMS (Zambeel/LMS) |
| Zambeel 101: Enrolment Made Simple | August 22, 11:00-12:00 PM | Zoom session on enrolment navigation for MGSHSS & SAHSOL |
| Inside OSA: With the Dean & Student Council | August 22, 11:00-12:00 PM (SBASSE + SDSB) August 22, 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 24, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel/Residential Move-in + registration | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Hostel registration and activities by residence team in the hostels |
| Registration for Day Scholars | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Day scholars will complete their registration at the designated times |
| 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: Nightshift | 9:00-11:00 PM | Hostel registrations |
In-Person Day 1 | August 25, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Your Child’s Journey, Our Shared Commitment | 9:00-11:00 AM | SDSB | SBASSE | MGSHSS: Parents will attend welcome sessions by their school faculty |
| Welcome Class of 2030 and their parents | 9:00-11:00 AM | SAHSOL: Parents and students will attend welcome session by school faculty |
| PALss beyond the screen | 9:00-11:00 AM | Welcome session by PALss for SDSB, SBASSE and MGSHSS |
| Tea/Mingling & Campus tour (optional) Parents Departure | 10:00-11:30 AM | Parents will enjoy tea, followed by a parents-only campus tour (optional) |
| Belonging Begins Here: Welcome to the LUMS Family | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Each school will host a welcome session where students will be introduced to their academic community |
| Our Community Code: Belonging, Respect & Staying Out of Trouble | 1:00-2:30 PM | Session focused on Code of Conduct, harassment, inclusion, and behavioral values. |
| Lunch Break / Late Registrations | 2:30-3:30 PM | Lunch and late registrations continuing in the SSS OSA office. |
| Your LUMS Support Circle: Conversations with PALss & Coaches | 3:30-4:30 PM | Small groups will discuss the transition to university life, including balancing academics and personal growth, guided by PALss. |
| Opening Act – break the ice | 4:30-6:00 PM | Students will participate in fun, student-led ice-breaking activities to get to know one another and build community spirit. |
In-Person Day 2 | August 26, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Your Roadmap to Academic Success and Campus Resources | 10:00-11:30 AM | Session focused on understanding their academic journey and available campus support resources |
| Upholding Academic Values: Understanding Plagiarism | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Session focused on academic values, integrity, and plagiarism. |
| Mind Quest Round 1 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Students will engage in exciting trivia in their groups |
| Lunch Break | 2:00-3:00 PM | Lunch |
| Faculty led sessions | 3:00-4:00 PM | School faculty will run topic-specific sessions tailored to students’ academic needs to thrive at LUMS. |
| Scavenger Hunt | 5:00-5:30 PM | Coaches will organize a scavenger hunt around campus to help students explore their new environment in a fun way. |
In-Person Day 3 | August 27, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Navigation | 10:00-11:00 AM | PALss will guide MGSHSS students through enrolment navigation. |
| Enrolment Phase 2 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | SAHSOL and MGSHSS students will have their second phase of enrolment with support from school advisors. |
| Lunch Break | 1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| School Sessions | 2:00-3:30 PM | Schools will cover topics such as academic expectations, pathways to academic growth, career planning, and more. |
| Mind Quest Round 2 & 3 | Focus Groups | 3:30-4:30 PM | Students will engage in the second round of Mind Quest activities. Coaches will coordinate with students for focus groups |
| Sports Gala | 4:30-7:00 PM | Students will participate in focus groups and enjoy sports activities. |
In-Person Day 4 | August 28, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| School Sessions (Small Groups & Panels) | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | SDSB | MGSHSS: Schools will cover topics such as academic expectations, pathways to academic growth, career planning, and more |
| Small Group: Thriving at LUMS: Wellness and Online Academic Tools | 12:00-1:30 PM | Students will have the chance to ask questions about Zambeel, the Advising Website, support services, and wellness resources. |
| Lunch Break | 1:30-3:00 PM | Lunch |
| Small group sessions by school | 3:00-4:00 PM | Schools will cover topics such as academic expectations, pathways to academic growth, career planning, and more |
| Society and Campus Opportunities Fair | 4:30-6:30 PM | Students will attend campus-wide fair where student societies and campus departments will showcase their activities and share opportunities for involvement. |
| Batch Photo | 6:30-7:30 PM | All students will gather for the batch photo |
In-Person Day 5 | August 29, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Focus group slots | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Coaches will coordinate with students for focus groups |
| Jumma Break and Lunch | 1:00-2:15 PM | Jumma Break and Lunch |
| Peer Tutoring Open House | 2:15-3:15 PM | Students will be introduced to peer tutoring services through engaging activities |
| Small group activities | 3:15-6:30 PM | PALss and Coaches will guide small groups in reflection activities, keepsakes, Play and The O Factor. |
| Closing Ceremony | 6:30-9:30 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.
Introducing the LUMS Orientation App!
Your one-stop, interactive space to get ready for university life. The Orientation App brings together everything you need before your first day at LUMS, including:
- Essential resources & assignments covering everything from building academic skills and understanding important university policies to navigating technology @ LUMS and making the most of campus life and your wellbeing.
- Schedule tracker to keep you organised and on top of sessions
- Announcements so you never miss an update
- Important forms you must complete before arriving
- Feedback forms to share your thoughts
The Orientation App keeps you connected and prepared, anytime, anywhere.
Login credentials have been emailed to your LUMS account. Use them to sign in and get started!
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