Various student organizations are established at the faculty and university levels to accommodate and provide a platform for students’ aspirations and improve their reasoning abilities, interests, hobbies, and talents. There are 32 student organizations at the university level, and there are even more at the faculty level.
In UNS, student organizations are known as Students’ Activity Unit (UKM). UNS Student Organizations are equipped with two UKM buildings with three and four floors. Each UKM is headquartered and has a room for a secretariat office to foster development, coordination, and synergy within each UKM both internally and externally.
The various Students’ Activity Unit available in UNS are classified into four categories:
Interest and Ability, Religion, Sport, and Leadership
1. Coordination Board of Traditional Culture (BKKT)
BKKT is for students interested in developing traditional cultures through art appreciation. While embracing contemporary arts, BKKT UNS continues to reflect on and preserve traditional Javanese arts, especially those rooted in Central Java and Solo.
2. Students’ Choir (PSM) Voca Erudita
Voca Erudita is a student choir that brings pride to UNS, Solo, and Indonesia through its many accomplishments at international levels.
3. Marching Band (MB)
Marching Band activities focus on music, specifically group-based instrumental music performed while marching, for entertainment or competitions.
4. Scout
The Scout group of UNS (Surakarta 04.555 & 04.550) conducts annual events like the Independence Day Flag Hoisting Troop and leadership training (LPKM).
5. Volunteer Corps of the Indonesian Red Cross (KSR PMI)
KSR PMI is engaged in humanitarian efforts, including social work, community service, and Red Cross activities.
6. Students Press Board (LPM) Kentingan
LPM Kentingan supports students interested in journalism by publishing bulletins, magazines, and online media to share campus news.
7. Student English Forum (SEF)
SEF helps students improve debating and public speaking skills, focusing on critical thinking, logical analysis, and audience engagement.
8. Students’ Scientific Study (SIM)
SIM is a scientific club at UNS that promotes analytical thinking and creativity through programs like science school, festivals, and PKM dissemination.
9. Students’ Cooperation (KOPMA)
KOPMA promotes business and entrepreneurship through cooperative business units managed by and for its members, focusing on human resource development.
10. Qur’an Sciences (IQ)
IQ fosters the discussion, recital, and understanding of the Qur’an and Islamic books, while supporting the spiritual growth of its members.
Religious Activities
1. Students’ Activity Unit of Nurul Huda Congregation (JN UKMI)
A student organization dedicated to instilling Islamic values for its members.
2. Christian Students Association (PMK)
A student organization dedicated to instilling Christian values for its members.
3. Catholic Students Family (KMK)
A student organization dedicated to instilling Catholic values for its members.
4. Hindu Dharma Students Family
A student organization dedicated to instilling Hindu values for its members.
5. Buddhist Students Alliance
A student organization dedicated to instilling Buddhist values for its members.
Sports
1. Nature Conservationist Students (Mapala) Garba Wira Bhuana
Garba Wira Bhuana is a nature and outdoor enthusiast organization that has been in existence since 1977. This organization’s mission is to preserve, protect, and love nature and everything in it. Mountaineering, caving, rock climbing, rafting, and other social and cultural activities are also on the Garba Wira Bhuana agenda.
2. Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a modern martial art rooted in Korean tradition.
3. Tapak Suci
Tapak Suci is one of the roots of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian traditional martial art.
4. Perisai Diri
Perisai Diri is one of the roots of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian traditional martial art.
5. Merpati Putih
Merpati Putih is one of the roots of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian traditional martial art.
6. Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT)
PSHT is one of the roots of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian traditional martial art.
7. INKAI
INKAI is one of the martial arts organizations from Japan, Karate, which means “Empty Hand.”
8. Kempo
Kempo is one of the martial arts organizations coming from Japan, which means “Law of the Fist.”
9. Badminton
One of the sports organizations that focuses on badminton.
10. Football
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Leadership
1. Students’ Council (DEMA)
DEMA is a representative council where students can express their hopes and interests. Policies will be developed through this council as the foundation for university officials and the president of the students’ executive board to run the wheel of government manifested in law.
2. Students’ Executive Board (BEM)
BEM is an intra-campus organization that serves as the university’s executive board.