Faisalabad:Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) welcomed its newly enrolled BS students with an orientation session designed to help them navigate university life, understand academic expectations and make full use of educational, research and professional development opportunities available on campus. The orientation session was held at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium New Campus with GCUF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-i-Azam in the chair. Director Undergraduate Studies Prof Dr Shazia Anwar Bukhari, deans of various faculties, principal officers and faculty members also attended the event.
Addressing the new students, GCUF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-i-Azam highlighted the university’s academic and research achievements, its prominent position in national and international rankings and the establishment of sub-campuses aimed at expanding access to higher education. He said the university’s achievements were a reflection of the hard work, dedication and commitment of its faculty members and students. He said that a university was not merely a place for acquiring academic qualifications but also an institution where students developed their character, personality and professional capabilities. He urged the students to make discipline, integrity and academic excellence integral parts of their university life, emphasizing that success in higher education required dedication, responsible conduct and a consistent pursuit of knowledge.
The deans of various faculties and principal officers briefed the students about their respective departments, university policies, academic programs, research opportunities and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The participants were also apprised of the facilities and student-support mechanisms available at the university to help new entrants adjust to the academic environment and make informed decisions during their studies. The orientation program was aimed at familiarizing newly enrolled students with the university’s academic environment, rules and regulations and available facilities while guiding them towards making effective use of the educational and training opportunities offered by GCUF. The session also provided an opportunity for new students to gain a broader understanding of university life and the academic and professional avenues available to them during their undergraduate studies.