Universitas Sumatera SelatanStudent Guide

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Institution in Kota Palembang, Sumatera Selatan. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Universitas Sumatera Selatan

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
11
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring 2027

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Campus language

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11 terms

B

BEM
Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa; the Student Executive Board that acts as the primary student government body.

D

DPM
Dewan Perwakilan Mahasiswa; the Student Representative Council responsible for legislative functions and oversight.

H

Himagri
Himpunan Mahasiswa Agribisnis; the student association for the Agribusiness major.
Himailkom
Himpunan Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi; the student association for Communication Science students.
Himanajemen
Himpunan Mahasiswa Manajemen; the student association for the Management department.

K

Kantin USS
The main canteen area on campus where students gather for meals between classes.
Kating
Kakak Tingkat; a term of address or reference for upperclassmen/senior students.
Korsa
Kemeja Organisasi; the official uniform or field shirt of a student organization, often worn with pride during events.

M

Maba
Mahasiswa Baru; a universal Indonesian term for freshmen/first-year students used extensively on campus.
MAPALA
Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam; the student organization dedicated to nature exploration and environmental conservation.

S

Semester Tua
Literally 'Old Semester'; refers to students in their final years of study who are focusing on their thesis (skripsi).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Aula
The main assembly hall used for graduation, seminars, and large student gatherings.
Kampus A
The primary campus building located on Jl. Letnan Mukmin, housing administrative offices and core faculties.
Kampus B
The secondary campus site located on Jl. Sukabangun II, used for additional classroom space and labs.
KHS
Kartu Hasil Studi; the official transcript or grade report issued at the end of each semester.
KRS
Kartu Rencana Studi; the study plan document students must complete online via SIAKAD at the start of every semester.
KTM
Kartu Tanda Mahasiswa; the essential physical student ID card required for exams and library access.
PKKMB
Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru; the mandatory official orientation period for new students.
SIAKAD
Sistem Informasi Akademik; the online portal used by students to check grades, schedules, and register for courses.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Kota Palembang for Universitas Sumatera Selatan Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Kota Palembang.

Timezone

Asia/Jakarta

City Transportation

Public Transit

Trans Musi bus, Palembang LRT, Angkot

Nearest Airports

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af)

Avg Annual Temp

81.1°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Kampus A Parking Lot

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Located at the main campus (Kampus A) on Jalan Letnan Murod.

Campus News

Latest updates from Universitas Sumatera Selatan

Wisuda ke-8 USS, 109 Lulusan Didorong Berkontribusi untuk Masyarakat

Universitas Sumatera Selatan held its 8th graduation ceremony for 109 graduates from various faculties, with the Rector encouraging them to be job creators in the industry 4.0 era.

Oct 8, 2026

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Universitas Sumatera Selatan Gelar Kegiatan Bina Mental, Fisik dan Disiplin (Bintalfisdis)

The university conducted a mental, physical, and discipline training program in collaboration with Yon Arhanud 12/SBP for new students receiving the SDM Sawit scholarship.

Oct 15, 2026

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Selamat datang Mahasiswa Program beasiswa SDM Sawit - BPDP Kemenkeu

Arrival of 29 students for the SDM Sawit scholarship program under the Agribusiness study program specializing in Palm Oil.

Oct 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Universitas Sumatera Selatan

Syukuran Pencapaian Akreditasi Baik Sekali Universitas Sumatera Selatan

November 22, 2026

Aula Prof. Mahyuddin Kampus A

A thanksgiving ceremony for achieving the 'Baik Sekali' accreditation status for the university.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@uss.ac.id

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