Cultural Core
The courses offered are in the fields of arts and culture, including Arabic Calligraphy, Painting, Nasyid, Choir, Islamic Vocal Art, Kompang (traditional percussion), Folk Dance, and Theater.
Volunteerism Core
The courses offered are related to uniformed bodies. There are six (6) uniformed bodies available at USIM, and registration is only open to first-year, first-semester students.
Sports Core
The courses offered are related to sports and recreational activities. Some of the courses include Handball, Football, Netball, Futsal, Swimming and Lifesaving, Kayaking, Badminton, Tennis, Volleyball, Sepak Takraw, Lawn Bowling, Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Chess, Golf, Archery, Cycling Sports, Taekwondo, and Silat.
Leadership Core
The courses focus on leadership skills development. There are three courses under this core: Holistic Muslim Student Leadership, Young Student Leadership Transformation, and 1Malaysia Community Integration.
Public Speaking Core
The courses focus on developing public speaking skills, including Debate (Malay), Speech (Malay), Debate (English), Public Speaking, Debate (Arabic), and Al-Khitabah Al-Arabiyah (Arabic Oratory).
Innovation and Initiative Core
The courses offered are designed to foster innovation. There are five courses under this core: TRIZ Problem Solving, Creative Essay Writing, Creative Video Production, Website Development, and Photography Skills.
Entrepreneurship Core
The courses aim to develop students’ entrepreneurial potential. There are three courses under this core: Agropreneurship, Student Entrepreneurs in Downstream Industries, and Bakery Basics.
Community Service Core
The courses train students in community engagement activities, including Mosque Management, Child Protection Transformation Squad, Women and Elderly Protection, and Hafiz Mujtama’i 1-5 (Community-Based Quran Memorization).