# Indonesian university student orientation programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-university-student-orientation-programs > Updated: 2026-08-26T12:59:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Indonesian universities have commenced their 2026 student orientation programs, known as PKKMB or PBAK, with various institutions focusing on digital adaptation, leadership, and character building. At the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Padangpanjang, sessions have addressed academic insights, student organizations, and national awareness, specifically emphasizing the prevention of sexual violence on campus. The Faculty of Computer Science at Universitas Brawijaya welcomed 992 students through a program themed ‘Empowering Resilient Students to Grow, Adapt, and Create Impact Together’ to prepare them for digital transformation. Other institutions have launched programs with specific social and academic goals. Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Palangka Raya focused on integrity, diversity, and unity to assist the transition from high school. At Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa), the GARDA 2026 program utilized a hybrid format for approximately 20,000 participants; to mitigate bullying or the use of academic proxies, Unesa reduced orientation hours and limited assignments to academic adaptation. Further expansion of these programs includes UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, where 2,423 students participated in a program themed ‘Youth Leadership: Young Leadership Towards Golden Indonesia 2045’ to build character and integrity. Additionally, UIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo emphasized the need for students to manage time effectively and adapt to technological changes, specifically artificial intelligence, while maintaining academic integrity. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Indonesian universities launch 2026 academic orientation programs Universities UIN Suska Riau and UIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo have launched their 2026 academic orientation programs, focusing on leadership, goal-setting, and technological adaptation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-launch-2026-academic-orientation-programs ### 2026-08-16: Indonesian universities launch 2026 student orientation programs Indonesian universities, including UIN Palangka Raya and Unesa, have launched their 2026 student orientation programs, focusing on academic integrity, student adaptation, and preventing bullying. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-launch-2026-student-orientation-programs-1 ### 2026-08-13: Indonesian universities launch 2026 student orientation programs Universities in Indonesia, including ISI Padangpanjang and Universitas Brawijaya, have launched their 2026 student orientation programs focusing on digital adaptation and campus safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-launch-2026-student-orientation-programs --- Cite as: Indonesian university student orientation programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-university-student-orientation-programs