ITB Pre-Arrival Orientation Series 2026
From Acceptance to Arrival: Your First Journey with ITB
The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Pre-Arrival Orientation Series 2026 is a program designed to help newly accepted ITB students prepare for their academic and personal transition to ITB. This series introduces essential information about ITB, student life in Bandung, academic readiness, future career development, and foundational skills needed to support success in higher education.
The Orientation Series will be conducted online on Monday–Friday, June 29th – July 3rd, 2026 for the synchronous sessions and on Monday–Tuesday, July 13th–14th, 2026 for the asynchronous sessions, under the coordination of the Directorate of Preparatory and Common Core Programs (DITSAMA) ITB.
Implementation of the Activity
Synchronous Sessions
29 June – 3 July 2026
Conducted online via Zoom and YouTube.
Asynchronous Sessions
13–14 July 2026
Conducted through the Edunex platform.
Synchronous Sessions
Through seven synchronous sessions, participants will learn various topics, ranging from preparing to move to and live in Bandung, adapting to ITB’s academic environment, building long-term goals, and developing key competencies in digital literacy, AI ethics, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and financial literacy. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge, mindset, and confidence needed to begin their journey at ITB and thrive in university life.
The following is the schedule for the synchronous sessions.
Monday June 29th, 2026
12.55 - 13.00 WIB
Welcoming Speech
Prof. Dr. Fatimah Arofiati Noor, S.Si., M.Si.
13.00 - 14.00 WIB
Building Your Future at ITB
Speaker: Prof. Dr. M. Salman A. N.
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/PDDrs
Tuesday June 30th, 2026
09.00 - 10.00 WIB
Chemistry is Powerful: Solving Global Challenge One Molecule at a Time
Speaker: Dr. Ir. Grandprix T. M. Kadja
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/bBufI
13.00 - 14.00 WIB
Welcome to ITB, Moving to Bandung, Living in Bandung & ITB Academic Readiness
Speaker: Prasanti W. Sarli, Ph.D.
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/agdAn
Wednesday June 1st, 2026
09.00 - 10.00 WIB
Digital Skills and AI Ehics and AI Ethics for Success at ITB
Speaker: Pramudita S. Palar, Ph.D.
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/Emvtn
Thursday July 2nd, 2026
09.00 - 10.00 WIB
Mathematics is Fun: The Language of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Johan Matheus Tuwankotta
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/hWRkb
13.00 - 14.00 WIB
Financial Literacy
Speaker: Atika Irawan, S.Mn., M.Sc.
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/uxGpZ
Friday July 3rd, 2026
08.00 - 09.00 WIB
Physics is Wonderful: Exploring the Universe, Inspiring Innovation
Speaker: Dr. Andy Octavian Latief
YouTube Live Streaming
📺 Link Streaming: https://goitb.id/seadL
Asynchronous sessions
The schedule for the asynchronous sessions will be delivered through the Edunex* platform, which can be accessed on Monday–Tuesday, July 13th–14th, 2026. In these sessions, participants will be asked to study several short instructional videos, complete short quizzes, and provide feedback. Participants will be able to access Edunex after receiving SSO (Single Sign-On) access from ITB.
The following are several guide documents for using Edunex:
- Guide to logging in to the Edunex page → https://goitb.id/LoginEdunex
- Guide to taking exams on Edunex → https://goitb.id/PanduanMengikutiUjianEdunex
- Guide to accessing course materials on Edunex → https://goitb.id/PanduanAkesMateri
Certificate of participation
After completing this program, participants will receive a certificate of participation with one of the following distinctions:
🥇 Excellent
🥈 Good
🥉 Fair
📘 Poor
Looking for More In-Depth Academic Preparation?
In addition to the ITB 2026 Pre-Arrival Orientation Series, the Directorate of Preparatory and Common Core Programs (DITSAMA) also offers SIAP ITB (Pre-ITB Intensive Academic School), an academic enrichment program designed for students who wish to strengthen their academic readiness prior to participating in the Academic Readiness Mapping (PKA).
The program provides intensive instruction in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry delivered by ITB faculty members, as well as the opportunity to earn recognition equivalent to 1 credit unit (SKS) of a Free Elective Course (MKPB), subject to the applicable academic regulations.
Further information is available at: https://ditsama.itb.ac.id/itb-pre-university-intensive-academic-training-program/