UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
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1. Is it compulsory to join USSDC?

UTAR Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to join the USSDC certification programme because it is a record of students' achievements and effort to improve themselves in the following areas of soft skills and life skills:

  • Communication and Language Skills
  • Cognitive Skills, Adaptability & Innovative Skills
  • Complex Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Collaborative Skills
  • Moral and Professional Ethics
  • Leadership Skills
  • Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning
  • Entrepreneurship Skills
  • Digital Literacy and Technological Skills

2. What will I get from registering in USSDC?

i) USSDC e-Certificate & e-Transcript
Students’ co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will be recorded in the USSDC transcript, along with the points earned. Students who accumulate a minimum of 100 USSDC points across all 10 components will be awarded the USSDC e-Certificate and e-Transcript.

Eligible graduates will also receive the UTAR Skills Lapel Pin during the convocation ceremony in recognition of their achievement in developing soft skills.


ii) Quantum of UTAR Student Mobility Sponsorship
USSDC points are one of the criteria used when applying for the UTAR Student Mobility Sponsorship for Outbound Student Programmes (Overseas). Students who have earned at least 10 USSDC points are eligible to apply for the sponsorship. For more information, please visit the Student Mobility Programme One Stop Centre:  http://studentmobility.utar.edu.my/

3. Are you sure we can improve our soft skills by participating in co-curricular and extra curricular activities?

Well, as the saying goes, "Rome was not built overnight". Skills need to be learned and practiced, and talents are polished and refined each day through hard work and dedication.  Learning soft skills and life skills is a lifelong learning process.  It truly depends on the student's initiative to put in more effort to enhance his/her skills in these areas.    

4. I do not have sufficient financial resources to participate in the USSDC programmes.

For those who have financial issues, we have good news for you!

  1. You can enroll in any FREE TALK/WORKSHOP held from time to time.
  2. We encourage students to be a MOTIVATOR to encourage their friends to join soft skills and life skills training programmes. A motivator will be awarded Soft Skills Recruitment Incentive (SSRI) if he/she introduces his/her friends to register for and complete paid soft skills/ DSSC programmes.  10% of the fee for the soft skills/ DSSC programme registered by students whom are introduced, can be later used to offset fees of paid programmes. 
  3. Student leaders will be awarded Soft Skills Complimentary Incentive (SSCI) which can be used to offset fees of paid programmes. 

5. How much do DSSC programmes cost?

Programme fees typically range from RM5 to RM100, depending on the activity. 
DSSC also offers many free activities to help students enhance their soft skills.

6. Is there a maximum number of points that I can earn for a component?

There is no maximum limit on the number of points that can be accumulated for each component.
Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities across different components to develop well-rounded soft skills.

7. Where can I check the latest DSSC activities?

Students can check the upcoming activities organised by DSSC via:
Activity posters will indicate the USSDC components and points awarded.

8. What is the deadline to earn USSDC points?

Students may accumulate USSDC points throughout their studies at UTAR, as approved by the Senate.
They are encouraged to actively participate in activities during their study period to accumulate the required points.

9. How can I earn USSDC points as an organising committee or helper?

Students who participate in organising activities may earn USSDC points based on their roles and responsibilities, each role is assigned specific USSDC components and points according to the USSDC Guideline

10. Is there a limit on USSDC points earned from talks?

There is no maximum limit on USSDC points earned from talks.

Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their USSDC programme records through the UTAR Portal from time to time.

If there are any errors or discrepancies, students should email dssc@utar.edu.my with the relevant supporting documents as soon as possible for verification and rectification.


12. Can I claim USSDC points for external activities or competitions?

Yes. Students may claim USSDC points for activities or competitions organised outside UTAR or by external organisers. However, prior approval must be obtained from the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) or the relevant faculty. Students must also submit valid proof of participation for verification.