Pembinaan Akademik dan Karakter Mahasiswa Baru (PAKARMARU) Universitas Syiah Kuala Tahun 2026

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

1. Purpose of PAKARMARU for new students (2026)

   • Designed to build academic readiness and character development so students can begin university life as part of the wider Syiah Kuala University (USK) community.
   • Encourages students to stay enthusiastic, focused, and enjoy the prepared activities.

2. Understanding success pathways

   • Success can come through different routes (e.g., different admissions pathways), but all lead to the same destination.
   • Key mindset: success is not only about how fast you arrive, but the courage to keep going until you reach the finish line.

3. Core character commitments (Student Promise / Pledge)

   • New students are asked to read and internalize the official university student pledge.

4. Academic guidance: GPA is important, but not everything

   • GPA/indices are only one indicator. The future you build also includes:
     • Achievements
     • Experience gained during study
     • Active participation and building competencies (soft skills, leadership, teamwork, time management)

5. Time management & balancing academics with activities

   • Students should:
     • Prioritize mandatory classes
     • Join extracurriculars/organizations selectively (not everything)
     • Consider opportunity cost (you can’t be in multiple places at once—choose your priorities)
     • Create daily plans and build a semester roadmap/portfolio

6. Student support systems and welfare

   • Students are reminded to communicate problems early (academic, social, bullying, financial hardship).
   • There are internal support units and reporting mechanisms to protect safety and wellbeing.

7. Campus services awareness (health, library, PR/integrated services, printing/USK Press)

   • Library
     • Access to physical/digital collections, study facilities, and literacy classes
   • PR & Integrated Services (ULT)
     • Online information, one-stop services, and encouragement to use official channels
   • USK Press
     • Publishing workflow and opportunities for student contributors
   • Health services (RSP USK Teaching Hospital & USK Primary Clinic)
     • How emergency vs non-emergency works
     • Need for BPJS for certain services/registration
     • Mental health support options via clinic services
     • Education and confidentiality principles

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Methods / instructions presented (detailed)

A) Student Pledge (Student Promise) — content to uphold

• Maintain the good name and honor Syiah Kuala University (USK) in every action.
• Uphold:
  • Pancasila
  • The 1945 Constitution
  • Commitment to the Unitary State of Indonesia
• Respect diversity while strengthening unity.
• Study seriously and build:
  • Critical thinking
  • Integrity
  • Character
  • Continuous development of potential to achieve success
• Practice ethics in academic and social life:
  • Discipline
  • Honesty
  • Responsibility
  • Mutual respect
• Reject:
  • Violence
  • Bullying
  • Discrimination
  • Intolerance
  • Actions that degrade others’ dignity
• Maintain a campus environment that is:
  • Safe, comfortable, orderly, clean
  • Inclusive and sustainable
  • Shared responsibility for a positive academic culture
• Use science/technology/capabilities for the benefit of:
  • Society, nation, state, and humanity
• Become USK students who are:
  • Superior, innovative, character-driven
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Ready to contribute to Aceh, Indonesia, and the world
• The pledge is made responsibly and asks for Allah’s strength to fulfill it.

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B) How to balance GPA + activities (practical guidance)

• Do not chase GPA and activities blindly:
  • GPA matters, but outside-class contributions and experiences also shape outcomes.
• Use opportunity cost:
  • You cannot do everything at the same time.
• Prioritize mandatory classes:
  • During class: focus and do your best (attendance, assignments, engagement).
• Join organizations selectively:
  • Choose 1–2 organizations/activities to commit to (avoid joining all UKMs).
• Study smartly:
  • Focused study time beats unfocused long study.
  • Study at the best time based on mood/conditions.
• Make daily plans:
  • Without planning, you’ll end up following others’ schedules.
• Build a semester roadmap/portfolio:
  • Decide which seminars, competitions, service activities, and organizations to pursue each semester.
• Goal: be successful inside and outside class while developing teamwork/leadership/time management for future work.

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C) SKPI / portfolio-building expectation (as described)

• Students must fulfill activity-credit requirements (SKPI / SKK).
• Within a semester, plan to attend:
  • seminars
  • competitions
  • community service activities
• Use this to balance classroom learning with measurable extracurricular/portfolio work.
• Continue by building a roadmap from semester to semester.

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D) Foster-brother/sister (“pendamping”) system for new students

• Each new student is assigned a Foster Brother/Sister to help prevent wrong steps.
• The foster sibling’s role is emphasized as:
  • Important even for a short duration (described as about a few days)
  • Extended support expected for at least about a year at the faculty level
• New students are told to:
  • Ask foster siblings
  • Choose UKM activities matching interests and talents
  • Avoid mistakes during adaptation

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E) Health service usage instructions (RSP USK + USK Primary Clinic)

• Know emergency vs non-emergency:
  • Emergency → go through the Emergency Room (ER/IGD) door (24 hours)
  • Non-emergency → go to the polyclinic during clinic hours
• In the JKN/BPJS era:
  • Emergency/non-emergency flow is not like social media misunderstandings.
  • For specialist services, students typically need a referral from the first-level facility (the primary clinic).
• BPJS requirement for student registration
  • Services for students/lecturers are free/available with BPJS conditions, and students may not be able to register/fill KRS without active BPJS.
• Priority in ER
  • ER prioritizes severe cases first (accidents/bleeding over minor complaints).
• Practical reminder:
  • Don’t wait until late night for non-emergency complaints.

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F) Mental health support approach (Primary Clinic)

• When symptoms appear (examples):
  • difficulty sleeping
  • trouble focusing/remembering taught material
• The clinic will:
  • identify whether the issue is stress, depression trajectory, or a mental disorder
  • provide support with a doctor/psychologist
  • maintain confidentiality so students can speak freely
• Mental health education also includes weekly IG Live updates (described as Wednesday/Thursday).
• Encourages students not to self-diagnose alone; seek help early.
• Reinforces that mental/health issues and certain health risks can be common during campus adaptation.

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G) USK Library usage instructions (for services + programs)

• The library is located near the rector’s office building.
• Services include:
  • online catalog (OPAC/OPA)
  • borrowing/returning
  • digital resources and e-learning support
  • literacy classes (reference search, citation, and reference management)
• Program mentioned:
  • L-O-C-T (Library Orientation–Campus–Class–Tour) for students in waves
• Borrowing system mentioned:
  • Students can borrow multiple books within a time period (10–15 books / about 1 month mentioned)

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H) USKPR (USK Press) publishing workflow (if publishing works)

• Step 1: Register an agency account
  • Provide agency name, active email, phone number
• Step 2: Log in / create new order
  • Enter title and quantity
  • Upload script/design file
• Step 3: Payment via e-wallet/payment method (described as “Memoga”)
  • Confirm payment as proof
• Step 4: Monitor order status
  • Check progress via order status menu anytime
• USK Press also supports printing/production of various materials besides theses/books.

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I) Follow official channels / engagement instructions (PR & services)

• Students are encouraged to:
  • follow USK student affairs Instagram
  • follow PR and integrated service channels
• Follow for:
  • announcements (library, health education, competitions, opportunities)
  • updates on achievements
• Reminder: use official communication channels rather than spreading issues elsewhere.

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Main speakers / sources mentioned (as identified in subtitles)

University leadership / session speakers

• Prof. Dr. Heru Fahlevi, S., M.Sc., AKCA — Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Mrs. Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari, S.Kep, M.Si., FRSPh — Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Entrepreneurship
• Mr. Dr. Ir. Ramzi Adriman, ST, M.Sc., ASEAN Human Development Index Eng. — mentioned among vice chancellors (planning/partnership/business) in opening respect list
• Mr. Prof. Dr. Nurfadli, S.Pi., M.Sc. — moderator (university leadership talk show)

Moderators / MC / other university presenters

• Dr. Faisal Janin Jamin, M.Sc. — moderator for later session (library/PR/service introduction segment)
• Prof. Soehartono — Head of Library Section
• Mrs. Muliana, SE — USK Public Relations (named with role in PR segment)
• Mrs. Nana — PR & Integrated Services speaker (also referenced as “cool nickname”)
• Mr. Rida — USK Printing / USK Press related personnel
• Mr. Suartono — introduced around the library segment (spelled variably in subtitles)

Health services resource persons (USK Teaching Hospital + Primary Clinic)

• Dr. Mulkan Azari, M.Sc., SpK-FA, PSR — Director of Syiah Kuala University Teaching Hospital
• Dr. Zulkarnain, M.Sc., Ai FOK — Director of USK Primary Clinic
• Dr. Zulfa Zahra — psychiatrist referenced during mental health guidance
• Dr. Mulkan and Dr. Zulkarnain also appear as the main health presenters
• Dr. Jokarnen and Dr. Mulkan also referenced in a gratitude/intro context (clinic leadership)

Talk show / Healthy Together with USK host and performers

• Safira Izba Rizkiana — moderator for the “Healthy Together with UK/USK” talk show segment
• USK Teaching Hospital & Primary Clinic team — resource panel

Other featured sources / institutions (sponsors & organizations)

Sponsors repeatedly mentioned:

• Indosat Coca-Cola
• Bank Syariah Indonesia
• Bank Syariah Nasional
• Bank Aceh
• Paragon Corp
• Grab
• Wardah
• Nutrisari
• Names Bakery
• Atari / Atari Jepen (as spelled)
• Langginijaya Group
• Mayogo.me
• Plus: Grab and Wardah specifically for souvenirs

Also mentioned:

• Jami Mosque charity / charity house
• PPKPT / related reporting unit (as spelled in subtitles) — violence-reporting/support unit
• ULT (Integrated Service Unit) — one-stop services unit
• OPAC/OPA / OPAK, AlexS — referenced as library systems/services
• JKN Mobile
• BPJS / JKN — referenced multiple times in health services context