The Department of English at the Virtual University of Pakistan conducted an online orientation session on October 28, 2026, at Meeting Room 1 at the Lawrence Road Office (LRO). Department members at LRO attended the session in person, while faculty members from other cities and students joined via Zoom.
The session started with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Dr. Qurrat-ul-Ain, Head of the Department of English, initiated the session by welcoming the student to VU and give them an general introduction to VUP, it’s mode of study, accessibility and affordability and provided general guidelines about studying at VU.
Ms. Saria Kazmi (Lecturer) introduced the department’s programs, while Ms. Aleena Rasheed (Instructor) explained the two modes of offered courses. Dr. Muhammad Wasif (Lecturer) outlined the assessment scheme and format, and Ms. Rabia Khan (Instructor) provided practical guidance on assignments, quizzes, and Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs). Ms. Shafqet Yasmin (Lecturer) explained the examination system and paper pattern. Ms. Sumbal Butt (Lecturer) shared tips for staying organized and preparing for examinations, while Mr. Amir Zahoor (Lecturer) discussed research project guidelines. Ms. Afsheen Shafi (Instructor) briefed students on the student support system, ethics, and discipline. Ms. Raheela Rahim (Lecturer) shared information about scholarships, and Mr. Muhammad Abdullah (Instructor) introduced student societies and extracurricular activities.
The session concluded with a question-and-answer segment facilitated by Dr. Qurrat-ul-Ain, Ms. Saria Kazmi, Ms. Aleena Rasheed, Dr. Muhammad Wasif, and Mr. Muhammad Abdullah. Faculty members addressed queries regarding the Learning Management System (LMS), semester activities, academic courses, research projects, publications, course exemptions, assessment scheme, and grading. Overall, the session was successful and proved to be fruitful for the students.
