[2] Founded as an intermediate residential college, named Sir Ganga Ram High School, in 1922, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) was initially situated on Hall Road, Lahore, accommodating 60 students and 13 staff members.

[citation needed] LCWU achieved administrative and financial autonomy in 1990, marking a significant milestone.

[5] On August 13, 1999, it gained the status of a degree-awarding institution and was promoted to a Women University on September 10, 2002.

[5] Recognizing the value of social sciences and liberal arts, LCWU maintains a strong focus on these fields.

The Shaukat Ara Niazi Gold Medal is awarded to students on the basis of best performance in literary pursuits.