MGSHSS Academic Advising Unit

MGSHSS Academic Advising Unit (AAU) aims to assist students in identifying and meeting their academic targets. Through proactive communication with students, the unit aims to develop educational plans and success strategies that will help students excel at MGSHSS. By relying on institutional data, the AAU’s goal is to provide students with academic support and resources in the most efficient manner.

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MGSHSS Academic Advising Unit is here to help. Reach out and let us know what we can do to help.

Email: undergradadvising.mgshss@lums.edu.pk

First Years & Sophomores

First Years and Sophomores in MGSHSS are undeclared students and are not attached to any one major. In these two years, students are encouraged to explore what major they would like to pursue and PALss and Academic Advisors are there to help them through this time.

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Faculty Reps

Meet your Staff Academic Advisors

Maha Noor Qureshi
Lead Advising Unit

Maha Noor Qureshi

P:+92-42-3560-8000

E:maha.qureshi@lums.edu.pk

L:Dean’s Office, MGSHSS (First Floor, Academic Block)

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Mahlaqa Maheen
Academic Advisor

Mahlaqa Maheen

P:Ph: +92-42-3560-8000

E:mahlaqa.maheen@lums.edu.pk

L:MGSHSS-AAU, Academic Block ground floor, Office # G-0119A, Library Side Exit

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Musharfa Shah
Academic Advisor

Musharfa Shah

P:Ph: +92-42-3560-8000

E:musharfa.shah@lums.edu.pk

L:MGSHSS-AAU, Academic Block ground floor, Office # G-0119, Main Entrance Side

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Vaniza Majid
Academic Advisor

Vaniza Majid

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E:vaniza.majid@lums.edu.pk

L:MGSHSS-AAU, Academic Block ground floor, Office # G-0119, Main Entrance Side

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How can Staff Academic Advisors help me?

Course planning

Adjusting to the college environment

Developing skills like time management, and other techniques for academic success

Defining educational and career goals

Choosing a major, minor, double major, or double minor

Connect with Faculty, administrative offices, and other relevant support at LUMS.

Understanding policies and procedures

Tracking the completion of MGSHSS Core Curriculum

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FAQs

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What is the difference between a Faculty Advisor, an Academic Advisor, and a Program Coordinator?

Ans. First years and Sophomores are paired with Academic Advisors. Juniors and Seniors are paired with Faculty Advisors and Program Coordinators post-major declaration. Academic and Faculty Advisors help in utilizing campus resources, increasing awareness of practices that optimize the college experience and post-LUMS planning. Program Coordinators advise on degree completion requirements.

How can I ensure that I get my preferred major?

Ans. Students declare their major in their respective department after completing two years in MGSHSS. Three preferences are submitted on Zambeel and the decision for major placement is announced by the school. For specific requirements, check the Student Handbook.

What does it mean if I am on probation?

Ans. It means your cumulative GPA (CGPA) has dropped below 2.00. Probation is an indication from the university that you must increase your CGPA to 2.00 or above to remain part of the university. Boosting your CGPA will require not only accelerated effort on your part but a well-structured academic plan for the semester. To help get back on track, students need to create an academic plan with their Academic Advisor.

Who can I contact for career advice?

Ans. MGSHSS Careers Center: mgshss.careers@lums.edu.pk has been set up keeping in perspective various concerns of current students (all levels) regarding career planning and readiness. Please email the Center for an in-person or virtual appointment.

What are the maximum credit hours that a student can enroll in a semester?

Ans. MGSHSS First year students can only take a maximum of 16.5 credit hours in a semester. However, in their sophomore year and onwards, students can enroll in up to 20 credit hours.

One of my intended major’s core courses is clashing with my preferred Contemporary Debates Course. What should I do?

Ans. Please remember that if you are an undeclared student, there are no core courses except for your MGSHSS Core Curriculum course. So, please enroll in the Contemporary Debates course. If you want to take both, then you must choose another Contemporary Debates course that does not clash with your other course. You can also request a meeting with Academic Advisors to discuss your course planning for both cases.

Can I enroll in courses from other schools in Phase I?

Ans. The communication sent from RO indicates detailed information about a course, its description, instructor information, level check, enrollment capacity, waitlist if any, pre-requisite if any, and what phase the course will be open.