LUMS ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE (ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023)

HOSTEL CHECK-IN INFORMATION

FOR FRESHMEN-UG (1st YEAR STUDENTS)

Dear Student,

Welcome to LUMS!

The Residence Office at the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) supports the academic mission of
LUMS by providing a well-maintained residential environment for students. The atmosphere
provides learning, respect and appreciates individual differences and promotes a sense of
community among students.
 
The Residence Office deals with all aspects of on-campus residence, including student housing,
room repairs /maintenance and general queries.
 
The Residence staff ensures that students stay safe, comfortable and enjoy their on-campus
residence. To ensure prime services round the clock for our resident students, all 13 residential
buildings are now managed by helpful, alert housing officers during the night hours as well.
There are 06 hostels for female and 07 hostels for male students.

HOSTEL FEE REFUND POLICY:

Hostel Fee Component Deadline Amount of Fee Refund

Hostel Fee Before first day of Commencement of 100%
Classes
After first day of Commencement of Non - Refundable
classes
Advance Tax Collected under section 2361 of the Non - Refundable
Income Tax Ordinance 20021
Hostel Security Refundable 100%
Hostel Registration Non – Refundable

Note: Hostel fee will not be reimbursed after hostel check-in as well.
HOSTEL ROOM
Rooms are equipped with a single bed, mattress, wardrobe/closet, small bookcase or shelf,
Ceiling/pedestal fan and a computer port outlet.
Miscellaneous Information:
 Bed size: 36"x80" (x-long twin size)

Appliances/items allowed in rooms, which student MUST BRING as per requirement.

 Bed sheets, blanket, pillow, pillow cover, quilt (Essential items)

 Grooming aids
 Personal items
 Towels, toiletries.
 Cloth hangers

Optional Items (If required, extra cost will be charged for using these appliances)

 Room size refrigerator (5 cubic feet; monthly charges will be Rs. 1,000/-)
 Electrical Fan heater (monthly charges Rs. 2,500/-); Rod heaters are not allowed.

Before using the appliance, student must coordinate with housing officer of the relevant
building to get it registered.

What Not to Bring

 Microwave ovens/toaster/hot plates
 Candles
 Waffle iron
 Woks
 Halogen lamps
 Air conditioners

You can also visit our website via this link https://osa.lums.edu.pk/information-directory to
check residence related information.

HOSTEL CHECK- IN: SCHEDULE & PROCESS

Hostel check-in of all Freshmen-UG (1 st year students) will be conducted on Saturday, 27th
August 2022 and Sunday, 28th August- 2022 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. You may also complete
hostel check-in within one week of the announced date of check-in, after that room allotment
will be cancelled. In case you do not need hostel accommodation then you must inform
residence office via email at residence@lums.edu.pk before commencement of classes. Any
request regarding cancellation of hostel accommodation received after commencement of
classes will not be entertained. (Note: Hostel fee will not be reimbursed after hostel check-in as
well).

At the time of hostel check-in, student must bring CNIC and Smart Card (will be issued at
registration desk of LUMS on the date of check-in).

In Hostel, on duty housing officer will provide you two documents for signature; a) On Campus
Residence Agreement; b) Indemnity Form, kindly read these documents carefully and sign both
documents.

ROOM INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN.

Due to ongoing pandemic, all necessary measures have been taken up by university and
residence office to provide safe and secure environment to our students in hostels, however, it
is the responsibility of every individual on campus including students to ensure compliance of
safety protocols for the wellbeing of everyone on campus.

Living on-campus is a wonderful and exciting experience and we hope that it will become a
memorable experience for you, and you will enjoy your stay in new home.

For any information or queries please email at residence@lums.edu.pk.

Regards,
Residence Office - OSA