ESTABLISHING A STUDENT ORGANIZATION (Organisasi Kemahasiswaan / O.K.)

Establishing a Student Organization (O.K.) requires strong commitment and thorough preparation. Below are the requirements that must be fulfilled by students at BINUS University:

1. Minimum Initial Membership of 20 Students, with the Following Criteria:

• Must be active students.

• Have a minimum GPA of ≥ 2.75.

• Have passed an average of at least 15 credits per semester.

• Come from the same campus.

• Have never received any disciplinary sanctions.

• Be physically and mentally healthy, proven by a medical certificate.

• Consist of 10 first-year students and 10 second-year students.

2. The Student Organization (O.K.) Must Have a Distinct Core

The proposed O.K. must have a core that is different from existing Student Organizations at BINUS University.

3. Obtain Support from 100 Students Specifically for the O.K.

Support for establishing an O.K. can be obtained in various forms, such as:

• Signature lists.

• Support via social media.

• Support through Google Forms.

• Collective statements of support.

• Other forms of support.

4. Obtain a Recommendation from the Department for O.K.–HMJ

To establish a Department-based Student Organization (Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan / HMJ), official support or a recommendation letter from the relevant department or study program is required.

5. Conduct a Presentation

The O.K. initiators are required to conduct a presentation to explain the proposed organization plan to the Student Involvement Center (SIC) and the campus area of the initiators.

6. Proposal Submission

The proposal for establishing the organization must be submitted to the Student Involvement Center (SIC) or the unit responsible for supervising Student Organizations. The proposal must include:

• Background of establishment.

• Objectives of establishment.

• Vision and mission of the organization.

• One-year work plan.

• Organization logo along with its meaning.

• Organizational structure.

• Financial plan of the organization.

• Signed by at least two (2) initiators.

7. Undergo and Pass the Pre-O.K. Period

Newly approved organizations must undergo a pre-UKM period for a maximum of one year. This period serves as a trial phase to assess:

• Operational readiness.

• Consistency of activities.

• Interest and participation of new members.

8. Evaluation and Official Approval

After the pre-UKM period ends, the Student Involvement Center (SIC) will conduct an evaluation of the organization’s performance. If the evaluation results are satisfactory and meet the required criteria, the organization will be officially approved as a UKM at BINUS University.