Goat (graduate On Accurate Time) | Faculty of Forestry Universitas Sumatera Utara

GOAT (GRADUATE ON ACCURATE TIME)

Published At

15 July 2026

Published By

Threesna Sharfina

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In 2026, the Undergraduate Program in Forestry achieved its highest on-time graduation rate to date. A record 70% of the Class of 2022 completed their studies within four years or less, marking a significant increase from 62% for the Class of 2021 in 2025 and 50% for the Class of 2020 in 2024.

In 2026, the Undergraduate Program in Forestry recorded its highest on-time graduation rate (≤4 years) to date. A record 70% of students from the Class of 2022 successfully completed their studies within four years, representing a substantial improvement from 62% achieved by the Class of 2021 in 2025 and 50% by the Class of 2020 in 2024.

The program hopes to see an even higher on-time graduation rate among the Class of 2023 next year. If the current trend of approximately a 10% annual increase continues, the projected on-time graduation rate for next year is expected to reach 80%.

Based on areas of specialization, students in the Forest Cultivation specialization recorded the highest on-time graduation rate at 77.78%, followed closely by Forest Management at 77.27%, and Forest Resources Conservation at 72.73%. Meanwhile, the Forest Products Technology specialization recorded the lowest on-time graduation rate at 51.16%.

Graduating on time is a shared aspiration of students, parents, lecturers, and the university. It is also one of the priority targets of Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology through the Key Performance Indicators (IKU) for higher education institutions, specifically IKU 1, which measures educational efficiency.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 for achieving this remarkable milestone. May the knowledge, skills, experiences, and competencies gained throughout your studies serve as valuable assets in pursuing professional careers, creating employment opportunities, or continuing your education at the postgraduate level.

To students who have not yet graduated on time, remain motivated and stay focused on completing every stage of your undergraduate thesis. There is still next semester to achieve your graduation goals.

The Undergraduate Program in Forestry extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all thesis supervisors for their dedication to mentoring and guiding students throughout their academic journey. The program also thanks its administrative staff and laboratory personnel for their commitment to providing academic and administrative support during the completion of undergraduate theses. Finally, heartfelt appreciation is extended to all institutional partners for their assistance and for providing the facilities and resources that contributed to the successful completion of students' final projects.

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GOAT (GRADUATE ON ACCURATE TIME)

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Recognizing Outstanding Faculty: Fastest Thesis Completion, On-Time Graduation Achievement, and Most Active Thesis Examiners

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The 4th International Summer Course 2026