<![CDATA[This study aims to understand the accommodation of communication among Ngapak migrant students in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA (UHAMKA). The study is based on the communication challenges experienced by students who migrate from Ngapak-speaking regions to Jakarta and interact with students from different cultural backgrounds. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, literature study, and documentation involving four Ngapak migrant students from different cohorts. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data credibility was maintained through source and technique triangulation. The findings show that Ngapak migrant students accommodate their communication by adjusting language, dialect, word choice, and speaking style according to the situation and interlocutor. Adjustments include reducing the Ngapak dialect, using Indonesian when necessary, explaining unfamiliar expressions, and following communication patterns commonly used in the campus environment. However, such accommodation does not necessarily eliminate Ngapak cultural identity. Students continue to use Ngapak in certain situations, particularly when interacting with close friends or individuals who understand the language. These findings indicate that communication accommodation functions as a strategy for creating mutual understanding while allowing students to maintain aspects of their cultural identity. The study implies that intercultural communication in higher education requires openness, flexibility, and awareness of cultural differences. The study is limited to four students within one faculty; therefore, future research may involve more diverse participants and settings to obtain a broader understanding of communication accommodation among migrant students.]]>
