The Mathematics Student Association (HIMATIKA) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala, organized the Academic and Character Development Program for New S1 Mathematics Students (PAKARMARU) FMIPA USK 2026 on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The event, which began at 7:00 a.m. WIB and continued throughout the day, was held in Classrooms E.02.07 and E.02.08, Building E, FMIPA USK, and was attended by new students of the S1 Mathematics Study Program, FMIPA USK, in the 2026 cohort.
PAKARMARU is an orientation, campus introduction, and character development program designed to help new students become familiar with the academic environment and student life within the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA USK. The program also serves as an important first step for new students to build enthusiasm, self-confidence, and readiness for university life.
The event featured several leaders and academic administrators from the Department of Mathematics, including the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Rini Oktavia, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.; Secretary of the Department of Mathematics, Hafnani, S.Si., M.Si.; Head of the S1 Mathematics Study Program, Mahmudi, S.Si., M.Si.; Student Affairs Coordinator, Muhammad Rizqi Musa, M.Si.; KKP Coordinator, Ahmad Hadra Zuhri, M.Si.; MBKM Coordinator, Dara Irsalina, S.Mat., M.Mat.; as well as faculty members and alumni. Their participation provided new students with the opportunity to obtain first-hand information about the department, the learning process, and various academic programs available throughout their studies.
The event began with participant registration, followed by the opening ceremony, the recitation of Qur’anic verses, and a choir performance. After remarks from the organizing committee chair and the Chairperson of HIMATIKA, participants watched a profile video of the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA USK. The event continued with remarks and an introduction to the Department of Mathematics community by the Head of the Department.
New students also received information about the Teaching and Learning Process (PBM) and the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program. In addition, participants were introduced to various student organizations (ORMAWA) that serve as platforms for developing their interests, talents, leadership skills, and organizational experience.
To provide an overview of academic journeys and career opportunities after graduation, the event also featured testimonials from Mathematics alumni. This session gave new students an opportunity to gain perspectives on the experience of studying Mathematics and the various career paths available after graduation.
Following the morning activities and ISHOMA (prayer and break), the program continued in the afternoon with a talent and interest exploration session. This session was designed to help new students identify their potential and develop their interests in various fields, both academic and non-academic. The event concluded with a closing ceremony in the afternoon.
Through PAKARMARU S1 Mathematics FMIPA USK 2026, new students are expected to become more familiar with Universitas Syiah Kuala, particularly the Department and S1 Mathematics Study Program, as well as understand the academic system and student life they will experience. In addition to fostering enthusiasm and motivation for their studies, this program serves as an initial step toward developing character, a sense of responsibility, and leadership among students as members of the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA USK community.