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"Virtual University Bridging (Zero) Semester | Complete Guide in Urdu & English"
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At Virtual University of Pakistan (VU), the Bridging Semester (sometimes also called Zero Semester) is a special semester designed for students who want to switch their academic program or enter into a higher-level program but do not fully meet the required background courses.

🔹 Purpose of Bridging Semester:

For Program Change – If a student wants to change their study program (for example, from BS Psychology to BS Computer Science), they may need to study some foundation/deficiency courses first.

For Entry in Lateral Programs – Students who already have an Associate Degree (ADP) or equivalent qualification but want to move into a BS (4-year or 5th Semester Entry) program may be asked to complete some missing courses through a Bridging Semester.

For Skill Gaps – To cover subjects that are essential for continuing in the new program.

🔹 Key Features:

Duration: One semester (typically 18 weeks)

Courses: Only the required deficiency/foundation courses are assigned (not a full semester load).

Credit Hours: Varies depending on how many courses are needed.

After successful completion, the student becomes eligible to continue in the desired program from the proper semester (e.g., BS 5th semester).

🔹 Example:

A student with an Associate Degree in Business Administration (ADBA) wants to join BS Computer Science (5th semester). Since they lack core CS foundation, VU will assign Bridging Semester courses like Mathematics, Programming Fundamentals, etc. After passing them, the student can move into BSCS.

👉 In short:
The Bridging Semester is a transition phase that helps students fill knowledge gaps before continuing their studies in a new or advanced degree program.