Facility

Prayer Room The prayer room (mushola) is a worship facility provided for students, lecturers, and academic staff who wish to perform prayers and other religious activities. It is located in an easily accessible area, allowing users to worship comfortably between academic activities. The mushola is equipped with a clean prayer space, ablution area, and prayer essentials such as prayer mats, women’s prayer garments (mukena), and Qur'ans available for visitors to use.

The Investment Gallery The Investment Gallery of the Vocational Faculty of North Sumatra University is a learning center that provides insight and practical experience in the world of investment and capital markets. Designed to educate students about various investment instruments, market analysis, and trading strategies, the gallery facilitates access to an investment simulation platform, allowing students to practice managing portfolios and making investment decisions in a safe environment. Apart from functioning as a place for research and development, the Investment Gallery also supports collaboration between students, lecturers and practitioners in the financial sector. With a practical and educational approach, the Investment Gallery aims to produce graduates who have the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the investment and finance industry.

Vocational of Faculty Hall The hall is one of the main facilities used for various academic and non-academic activities. This hall has a large space, so it can accommodate many participants at one event. Facilities in the hall include a main stage, good lighting system, air conditioning (AC), as well as audiovisual equipment such as projectors, screens and sound systems that support the smooth running of the event. This hall is often used for activities such as seminars, workshops, open exams, as well as official faculty events such as inaugurations and academic meetings. With a comfortable design and complete facilities, the USU Vocational Faculty Hall is an ideal place to support various academic activities and student organizations, creating a conducive and dynamic learning environment for the entire academic community.

Aplikasi Satu Atap (ASA) One-Stop Application (ASA) is an administrative service provided by the Vocational Faculty of North Sumatra University (USU) to make it easier for students to access various academic and administrative services. In this room, there are administrative staff who are ready to help students in the process of filling out forms, checking documents, and providing information regarding the procedures that must be followed. This facility is also equipped with a service desk and comfortable waiting chairs. This service aims to ensure that all students have convenience in the administration process at the USU Vocational Faculty.

Pendopo Pendopo is an open area designed as a place to gather, discuss, and relax for students, lecturers, and academic staff. This building has a distinctive design with a wide roof without walls, providing a cool and comfortable atmosphere for various activities. Pendopo is often used as a place for informal meetings, group discussions, student organization activities. With its strategic location and comfortable atmosphere, pendopo is one of the favorite facilities for students to study outside the classroom, rest, or have interactive discussions. In addition to being a gathering place, pendopo is also an area that supports academic and social activities at the USU Faculty of Vocational Studies. The existence of pendopo reflects the campus' commitment to creating an inclusive environment and supporting interaction between academics in a more open and dynamic manner.

Wall Magazine Wall Magazine is a means of information used to convey various announcements, academic news, and other important information. In addition, the wall magazine is also often used as a communication medium for student organizations to announce campus activities or events. With an attractive design and content that is always updated, this wall magazine functions as an information center that supports openness and accessibility of news in the faculty environment. The existence of this wall magazine reflects the faculty's commitment to providing effective and easily accessible communication media for all students and educators.

Pavilion Pendopo is an open area designed as a place to gather, discuss, and relax for students, lecturers, and academic staff. This building has a distinctive design with a wide roof without walls, providing a cool and comfortable atmosphere for various activities. Pendopo is often used as a place for informal meetings, group discussions, student organization activities. With its strategic location and comfortable atmosphere, pendopo is one of the favorite facilities for students to study outside the classroom, rest, or have interactive discussions. In addition to being a gathering place, pendopo is also an area that supports academic and social activities at the USU Faculty of Vocational Studies. The existence of pendopo reflects the faculty's commitment to creating an inclusive environment and supporting interaction between academicians in a more open and dynamic manner.

Parking Lot The parking area is a designated space provided specifically for the vehicles of students, lecturers, and academic staff. With this parking facility, the Faculty of Vocational Education at USU strives to provide a well-organized, safe, and comfortable campus environment for all members of the academic community who use private vehicles. This facility also supports smooth mobility within the faculty and contributes to a more organized campus atmosphere.

Podcast Podcasts are a creative space designed to support the production of audio and video content for students, lecturers and the academic community. This podcast studio is equipped with professional equipment such as microphones, audio mixers, headphones, recording devices, as well as lighting and backgrounds that support the production of visual content. Podcasts are used for various purposes, such as creating educational podcasts, interviews with lecturers or experts in certain fields, academic discussions, and producing creative student content. Apart from that, this facility also allows students to develop communication, broadcasting and digital media production skills which are increasingly relevant in today's industrial world. With this podcast facility, USU's Vocational Faculty provides a forum for students to express ideas, share information, and hone their public speaking skills in an interesting and modern format. This studio reflects the faculty's commitment to supporting the development of media technology and student creativity in the digital era.

Mini Bank Laboratory The Mini Bank Laboratory was established to become a modern and leading learning center in banking simulation, which integrates the latest technology and real practice to produce a generation that is competent, innovative and ready to face global industry challenges. With a theory and practice-based approach, the Mini Bank Laboratory is committed to supporting the development of technical competencies, soft skills, as well as encouraging innovation and superior research in the fields of Banking and Finance, making it a center for developing quality human resources in the digital era.

Mini Office Laboratory The Mini Office Laboratory is a practice-based learning center to support the development of professional skills in the field of office administration and accounting in a comprehensive manner. The Mini Office Laboratory creates a learning environment that reflects the dynamics of the real world of work. Equipped with the latest technological equipment and industry-based simulation systems, this laboratory allows students to hone technical and managerial skills, such as document management, digital archiving, preparing financial reports, and using accounting software. With a practice-based learning approach, the Mini Office Laboratory is in line with the USU Vocational Faculty's vision to become a leading vocational education center, producing superior human resources who are competent, creative, and ready to compete in the global industrial world.

Oleohouse Laboratory Oleohouse is an educational, research and production facility dedicated to integrating theory and practice in the field of refined oils (oleochemicals) and their derivatives as well as herbal-based products. As a teaching factory, Oleohouse focuses on learning, research and innovation activities in the field of oleochemistry, with the aim of analyzing oleo-derived materials, developing and testing oleochemical derivative products, and supporting the processing of oleo-based materials to increase the added value of products. We are committed to creating an environment that supports innovation, research and development of products based on local wisdom and natural ingredients by combining formal education and industry experience.

Instrumentation Laboratory The Instrumentation Laboratory is a special facility designed and equipped with equipment to carry out industrial automation in the field of instrumentation, while integrating theory and practice in education, research and innovation. As a teaching factory (TEFA), this laboratory implements various programs such as simulation and production of instrumentation devices, development of real projects in the field of sensors and automatic measurement systems, as well as collaboration with industrial partners for training and certification. This laboratory also supports students in designing, analyzing and operating instrumentation systems according to industry standards, while improving their problem-solving abilities and soft skills. We are committed to creating an environment that supports technological innovation, product development and collaboration with industry, combining formal education with real experience to produce graduates who are competent, innovative and ready to face the challenges of the world of work.

Fasilitas Fakultas Vokasi The Mini Tax Office at the Vocational Faculty which is managed by the Tax Administration Diploma Three Study Program is an innovation in learning that integrates theory and practice in the field of taxation. This teaching factory concept is designed to provide students with direct experience in managing tax administration starting from filling out tax returns, understanding tax regulations, to tax reporting. This not only increases theoretical understanding but also prepares students to face challenges in the world of work. Synergizing and involving collaboration with practitioners and the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) through field practice and training ensures that learning remains relevant and up-to-date, making graduates ready to face challenges in the world of work.

CodeStudio CodeStudio is a Creative Technology-based Teaching Factory laboratory at the Faculty of Vocational Studies, University of North Sumatra. A place where creativity collaborates with technology to create innovation. Our laboratory is designed to create solutions that have a broad impact through a combination of creative multimedia with the latest technology. Students are prepared for hands-on, and project-based learning that is different from traditional education. Students are taught to imagine and build innovative solutions tailored to real-world industrial needs, combining theory and practice to prepare them for competition and the ever-changing digital startup ecosystem. CodeStudio is a unique Teaching Factory with a commitment to multidisciplinary knowledge integration. Our program combines knowledge from engineering, design, computer science and technology, media studies and business creating a holistic approach that prepares students with a broader spectrum of knowledge. By collaborating between disciplines, students are required to build the skills needed to create new ideas using various technical tools and creative processes to solve complex problems in society.

Data Analysis Laboratory The Data Analysis Laboratory is a facility dedicated to supporting learning, research and developing data analysis skills in the academic environment. This laboratory is designed to help students and researchers understand the concept of data analysis, apply statistical techniques, and explore the latest technology in the field of data science. Laboratory facilities include computer hardware equipped with high specifications for data processing, analysis software such as SPSS, R, Python, and other statistical software, as well as access to databases and digital resources for research purposes. This laboratory supports various activities, such as: 1. Student Practicum: Helps students apply statistical theory and data analysis learned in class through case studies and real projects. 2. Research: Providing facilities for scientific research in the fields of data analysis, big data, machine learning and data visualization. 3. Training and Workshops: Hold training for students, lecturers or industry partners to improve data analysis skills. 4. Industrial and Academic Collaboration: Encourage collaboration in the form of joint research projects or development of data-driven solutions. With the Data Analysis Laboratory, it is hoped that students and researchers can develop data analysis skills that are relevant to industry needs, support data-based decision making, and make significant contributions to the development of science and technology.