Government College For Women University GCWU Faisalabad

History

The history of Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) dated back to pre-partition period as the university was formerly established as an intermediate college in 1934. It was then promoted to a Degree College in the year 1944.After four long decades in 1985, the postgraduate disciplines were introduced. Finally the institution was recognized as a degree awarding University on 3rd January 2013.

Infrastructure

The university was located in a conventional set-up, in the serene atmosphere of Madina Town, yet, continuous struggles are being carried- out to craft state-of-the-art infrastructure through modernized academic blocks, up-to-date ICT or computer laboratories, female hostels, library, auditorium, play grounds, etc. The University presently contains two libraries. A main library and a post graduate library with diverse collection of books and other reading materials. Four University buses run on assigned routes in different zones of the city. The permission to avail this transport facility is reserved with the university administration. To accommodate students from distant areas particularly from suburban towns and villages, the University campus includes two hostels within its premises.

Extra and Co-curricular Activities

Many co-curricular societies are working at the university to encourage female talents in different fields. Some examples are: Literary Society, Dramatic Society, Business Society, Scientific Society and Quiz Society. These co-curricular activities help in character building of the students and develop effective ethical and moral values among them. The students are also trained with present day technology usage to get better earning opportunities. To promote healthy competition within departments of the University and participation of GCWUF Sports Team in Pakistan Inter Universities Sports Competition, a sport center is functioning at the university, Under the auspices of Higher Education Commission Islamabad.

Mission

GCWUF mission is to provide a learning atmosphere based on interactive strategies where education is transported through discussion and exchange of ideas. It aims to built-in highest moral and ethical values among its students that will develop ideal feminine personalities. The strong bond between students and teachers will help to achieve the goal of preparing well-educated and cultured women of Pakistan.

Motto

'Knowledge is Empowerment'.