Mataram, University of Mataram – University of Mataram (Unram) officially kicked off its Freshman Orientation Program (PKKMB) on Monday, 4 August 2025. Thousands of freshmen from the SNBP, SNBT, and Independent admission tracks attended the opening ceremony held at the Rectorate Field.

PKKMB marks the beginning of new students’ journey to familiarise themselves with campus life, academic culture, and the values upheld by Unram. In his address, Unram Rector, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., welcomed the new students and stressed the importance of building character and upholding ethics throughout their higher education.

“You are no longer students, but university students. The responsibility for learning lies in your hands. Learning is not only from lecturers, but also from peers, the environment, and personal experiences,” he stressed.

The Rector also outlined four strict prohibitions that form the principles of Unram: no tolerance for drugs, sexual violence, bullying, and divisive behaviour. He emphasised that all forms of such violations will be dealt with firmly.

“There is no compromise on drugs, sexual violence, bullying, and anything that could divide national unity. This campus must be a safe and inclusive space for everyone,” he said.

The number of new students participating in this PKKMB was recorded at 6,394. The Faculty of Education and Teacher Training (FKIP) had the highest number with 1,519 new students, followed by the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) with 1,130 students, and the Faculty of Law, Social Sciences, and Political Science (FHISIP) with 840 students. The Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) has 812 students, the Faculty of Engineering (FT) has 762, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) has 387, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) has 311, the Faculty of Animal Science (Faterna) has 348, and the Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry (Fatepa) with 285 students.

The PKKMB will take place over three days, until Wednesday, 6 August 2025. Students will participate in various sessions introducing the institution, campus service units, and national awareness training.