Universitas Widya Gama MahakamStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam. Core organization is free for students.

Institution in Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam

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
7

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 which acts as the primary student government body.

D

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

H

Himajemen
Himpunan Mahasiswa Manajemen; the official student association for Management department students.
Himakum
Himpunan Mahasiswa Hukum; the official student association for the Faculty of Law.

K

Kantin
The general term for the on-campus food court or cafeteria area where students gather to eat.
Kating
Kakak Tingkat; a respectful yet informal term for upperclassmen or senior students.
KRS-an
The period or activity of filling out the Kartu Rencana Studi (Study Plan Card) for the upcoming semester.

M

Maba
Mahasiswa Baru; a shorthand term used by everyone to refer to incoming freshmen.
Mapala
Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam; the campus organization for students interested in nature, hiking, and environmental conservation.

S

Skripsweet
A playful/sarcastic pun on 'Skripsi' (thesis), used by students to describe the bittersweet process of completing their final project.

U

UKM
Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa; various student activity units or interest-based clubs (e.g., sports, arts).

Places and practicalities

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

7 details
Kampus I
The main campus facility located on Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Samarinda.
Kampus II
The secondary campus facility located on Jl. KH. Harun Nafsi, Samarinda.
KHS
Kartu Hasil Studi; the semesterly transcript or grade report issued to students via the academic system.
KRS
Kartu Rencana Studi; the official study plan document that lists the courses a student is taking in a specific semester.
PKKMB
Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru; the mandatory multi-day orientation program for new students.
Rektorat
The Rectorate building, housing the central administrative offices and the university leadership.
SIAKAD
Sistem Informasi Akademik; the essential online portal used by students to check grades, schedules, and register for classes.

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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 7 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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Life in Samarinda for Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Samarinda.

Timezone

Asia/Makassar

City Transportation

Public Transit

Samarinda public bus services, Mahakam River transport

Nearest Airports

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af)

Avg Annual Temp

81°F

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Campus News

Latest updates from Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam

Student Reports Harassment Allegations Against Lecturer

A female student at Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam (UWGM) Samarinda has come forward with allegations of receiving inappropriate and unprofessional private messages from a lecturer, causing concern within the campus community.

Oct 11, 2026

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UWGM Samarinda Welcomes New Students Through PKKMB 2026

Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam officially opened its campus orientation program (PKKMB) for the 2026/2027 academic year, introducing university vision, mission, and academic regulations to the incoming class.

Sep 7, 2026

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UWGM Successfully Hosts 34th Graduation Ceremony

Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda celebrated the graduation of its 34th batch at the Convention Hall Kadrie Oening Sempaja, awarding degrees to hundreds of graduates from various faculties.

May 20, 2026

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Campus community reminded to maintain professional conduct following reports of inappropriate behavior; students are encouraged to report any violations through official counseling channels.

Campus community reminded to maintain professional conduct following reports of inappropriate behavior; students are encouraged to report any violations through official counseling channels.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam

Sumpah Pemuda Commemoration Ceremony

October 28, 2026

UWGM Campus Field

Annual campus-wide commemoration of Youth Pledge Day (Sumpah Pemuda), typically involving student organization rallies and formal ceremonies.

Mid-Semester Examinations (UTS) Ganjil 2026/2027

November 2, 2026

UWGM Campus, Samarinda

Mid-semester evaluation period for the Odd Semester (Ganjil) of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Exact dates vary by faculty but typically occur starting early November based on the university's academic calendar cycle.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Basic shared dormitories

Room types: shared

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@uwgm.ac.id

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