The Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) successfully conducted its Fall 2025 Orientation at MA Jinnah Campus and Virtual Facilitation Centers nationwide, both in-person and online. The event saw an impressive turnout, with many newly admitted students eager to begin their academic journey at VU.

Prof. Dr. Ather Azim Khan, Registrar of VU, welcomed new students. He highlighted how VU has evolved over the years, unlike conventional universities, offering students the freedom to learn at their own pace and develop essential skills. He familiarized students with the academic calendar, which includes Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, and discussed important aspects such as student status, course selection, semester freeze/unfreeze procedures, and the Student Handbook.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology and organizer of VU societies and clubs, introduced the university's five faculties and their departments. He highlighted the contributions of both regular and adjunct faculty from across Pakistan in developing VU’s video lectures. Dr. Javed also encouraged students to participate in extracurricular societies and clubs, which offer valuable learning experiences beyond academics, and noted that active members will be awarded a "Roll of Honor."

Department heads then provided brief overviews of their departments, including Dr. Israr Ullah (Computer Science), Prof. Dr. Asif Nadeem (Biological Sciences), Dr. Muhammad Zaheer (Management Sciences), Dr. Muhammad Jam-e-Kausar Ali Asghar (Public Administration), Prof. Dr. Jamila Bashir Butt (Physics), Dr. Mazhar Islam (Sociology), Dr. Ambreen Anjum (Psychology), Dr. Amber Asghar (Statistics), Dr. Ayesha Perveen (English), Dr. Muhammad Shakeel (Economics), Dr. Sumbal Tahir (Education), Mr. Muhammad Akram Shad on behalf of Mr. Abdul Quddoos Durrani (Islamic Studies), Dr. Ruqia Kalsoom (Pak Studies), and Dr. Nadia Saleem (Mass Communication).

Dr. Nadia Saleem from the Department of Mass Communication provided an introduction to VU's semester system and academic calendar. She highlighted key academic activities such as moderated discussion boards, assignment submissions, quizzes, graded discussion boards, and assessments, ensuring that students were well acquainted with these tools.

Mr. Aamer Rafique, In-Charge Directorate of Campuses and Additional Registrar, briefed students about the various facilities available at Virtual University campuses across Pakistan. He also guided students on maintaining proper decorum, following the communication protocol to reach faculty and academic staff, and adhering to important university policies, including those related to prohibited activities, harassment prevention, and data security.

Mr. Ehsen Zafar Puri, Director of ICT, elaborated on the role of the IT and Networking Departments in managing VU’s infrastructure, including the data center. He explained how VU’s IT Department provides backend and frontend services, with a focus on continuous improvement of the LMS. He also guided students through the LMS navigation and introduced the ticketing system for submitting queries and complaints.

The orientation concluded with a strong sense of enthusiasm among the new students, ready to embark on their academic journey with Virtual University.