Diponegoro University through the Education Development and Quality Assurance Institute (LP2MP) held a socialization and promotion for New Student Admissions on Thursday, March 2 2023 which was held at SMAN 1 Kendal Regency. Socialization and promotion activities are activities carried out by the LP2MP Admissions and Promotions team to provide information regarding the selection route and the date of selection implementation in New Student Admissions at Diponegoro University.
The Admission and Promotion Team from LP2MP was represented by 3 people, namely Mr. M. Arfan, S.Kom., M.Eng as the resource person was assisted by 2 LP2MP staff. This socialization and promotional event started at 10.00 WIB at the Hall of SMAN 1 Kendal, which began with singing the Great Indonesia Song, followed by remarks from the Principal of SMAN 1 Kendal, Mrs. Yuniasih, S.Pd., M.Pd.
The Socialization and Promotion of New Student Admissions was attended by the Principal, Guidance and Guidance Teachers and students of SMAN 1 Kendal. In his presentation Mr. M. Arfan, S.Kom., M.Eng explained the profile of Diponegoro University starting from the facilities obtained, service applications, location access to the achievements achieved by Diponegoro University. What is no less interesting is the Student Activity Unit which is diverse and interesting to follow. There are 46 Student Activity Units (UKM) which have gained national and international reputation in various competitions such as: UKM Choir, UKSA (Water Diving Activity Unit) Diponegoro Theater, Undip Debating forum, KORPS volunteer Indonesian Red Cross (KSR – PMI) etc.
In his presentation the resource person also explained the number of study programs at Undip. Consisting of 53 undergraduate study programs, 11 D4 study programs, 1 undergraduate study program (PSDKU), 19 specialist study programs, 5 professional study programs, 39 Masters and 16 Doctoral studies. Most study programs receive good accreditation and quite a few have even received international accreditation. Among them, it has been internationally accredited by ASIIN, FIBAA, and IABEE.
In his presentation the resource person also showed strategies for choosing the right study program. One of them is by paying attention to the applicant’s interest and studying the types of tests that will be taken during the selection to enter state universities. The students of SMAN 1 Kendal were very enthusiastic. Evidenced by the number of students who asked questions to the resource person. At the end of the presentation, he also gave an injection of encouragement to the students to study diligently so that they could enter the study program that suits their choice and aspirations. The procession continued with the symbolic handing over of merchandise by the resource person to the guidance counselor’s representative. Then continued with handing over goodie bags containing brochures to students.