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

Resources

Students are encouraged to plan and navigate their academic journeys by utilizing valuable resources. These resources are an essential pre-requisite of academic advising and provide key information and tools to effectively improve academic strategies, track semester-wise progress, and address concerns to meet educational goals and degree requirements.

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Degree Tracking Sheet

Use this sheet to set semester-wise academic goals, prepare toward your major/minor, and keep track of your degree progression.

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CGPA Calculator

Use this tool for a quick calculation of your current CGPA based on estimating final grades. It can also be used to determine the grades required to achieve your target CGPA.

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Core Curriculum Buckets

The interdisciplinary nature of the MGSHSS Core Curriculum ensures that students possess a broad foundation of knowledge and a diverse set of transferable skills. Students must complete these buckets to graduate.

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Academic Honesty

Maintaining academic honesty is fundamental to our values at LUMS. We aim to build a culture of trust and make sure that all academic work and research are genuine. This means doing your own work on assignments and giving credit to others for their ideas and work.

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Student Handbook

Familiarize yourself with the undergraduate programs at LUMS by consulting the Student Handbook; learn about the policies, academic requirements, and standards of our community.

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Major-wise Requirements Checklist

This checklist outlines all degree requirements for every individual major at MGSHSS and serves as a roadmap for degree planning.

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MGSHSS Career Center

The MGSHSS Career Center offers guidance to students on career prospects, higher education planning, professional profile development and skill building.

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Academic Support Lab (ASL)

The Academic Support Lab (ASL) offers one-on-one peer tutoring designed to empower undergraduate students in their academic journey.

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Additional Resources

Access more guidelines and campus resources available to students.

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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.