SEMARANG REGENCY — Universitas Terbuka (UT) Semarang held its Period I Commencement Ceremony for the 2025/2026 Academic Year on February 10, 2026, at The Wujil Resort & Conventions. A total of 818 graduates were officially conferred during the ceremony.
Since early morning, the hall was filled with families and guests who witnessed the solemn procession. Graduates entered in academic gowns, greeted by proud applause—marking the culmination of years of study undertaken alongside work and family responsibilities through UT’s open and distance learning system.
The ceremony was attended by university leaders, faculty members, and administrative staff. The Rector was represented by Vice Rector for Information Systems and Distance Learning Services, Prof. Dr. Paken Pandiangan.
In his remarks, UT Semarang Director Dr. Iqbal Miftakhul Mujtahid emphasized the importance of inclusive access to higher education. He highlighted that UT’s flexible learning model enables individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue degrees without leaving their jobs or family duties. He also reminded graduates that commencement is not the end of learning, but the beginning of lifelong development.
Graduates came from various service areas under UT Semarang, reflecting the broad reach of open education. Through the conferral of these 818 graduates, UT reaffirms its commitment to expanding equitable, flexible, and lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community.
