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University of Alabama - Huntsville

University of Alabama - Huntsville

Guide: Orientation. Uses blue rather than red colors — example of color customization.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is an R2 research university in Huntsville, Alabama, serving ~8,500 students. They use Guidebook on a Branded plan (Guide Workshop + App Deployment + Mobile App + Tours Guide + Space + Engage: Event Guide + Unlimited Guides Subscription) across the Admissions / Enrollment and Orientation / New Student Programs departments, with active guides covering Admitted Student Days and Campus Orientation.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University

OnCyte Orientation at Iowa State University

Iowa State's orientation app helps students to get familiar with the campus, and to ease into university life. Orientation is required, but Iowa State's app allows students to choose the options that work best for them:

- Specific orientation schedules for whichever program the student chooses.
- Interactive campus maps to help with getting around.
- Academic advising resources, guest services info, and more.

Their app contains everything a student needs, and answers all of their questions before having to ask.
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Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

Guide: Parent & Family Orientation. Use to push outside-the-box thinking on unlimited guides for orientation.

Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit R2 research university in Fort Worth, Texas, serving ~10,900 students. Their Orientation team uses Guidebook on a Standard plan (Engage: Event Guide + Engage: 365 Guide), with an active focus on Admitted Student Days.
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Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

EagleView Orientation at Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University welcomes new students to campus with their own branded app that guides them through their first weeks on campus during EagleView Orientation. Their app includes:

- Full program agenda, with specific tracks for families, students, and guests.
- Push notifications that keep everyone informed and up to date.
- University advising services, business services, and campus life resources.

The EVO app becomes the hub that students rely on during orientation, and students know where to check when they have questions about anything.
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Purdue University

Purdue University

Purdue's primary event for admitted students. Day of housing, financial aid, academic sessions, and a customizable afternoon of tours and activities.

Purdue is a public R1 research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, serving ~39,600 students. They use Guidebook on a Branded plan (Mobile App + Premium Guide + Tours Guide + Space + Engage: Event Guide) across the Admissions / Enrollment and Student Affairs / Services departments, with an active focus on Self-Guided Tours.
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech

Guide: Open House (Admissions).

Virginia Tech is a public R1 research university in Blacksburg, Virginia, serving ~30,400 students.
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University of Alabama - Huntsville

University of Alabama - Huntsville

Guide: Preview Day (Admissions).

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is an R2 research university in Huntsville, Alabama, serving ~8,500 students. They use Guidebook on a Branded plan (Guide Workshop + App Deployment + Mobile App + Tours Guide + Space + Engage: Event Guide + Unlimited Guides Subscription) across the Admissions / Enrollment and Orientation / New Student Programs departments, with active guides covering Admitted Student Days and Campus Orientation.
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College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Guide: Choose Charleston (Admissions).

The College of Charleston is a public university in Charleston, South Carolina, serving ~10,400 students. They use Guidebook on a Branded plan (Mobile App + Space + Engage: Event Guide + Engage: 365 Guide + Unlimited Guides Subscription) across the Admissions / Enrollment, Conference / Event Services, and Orientation / New Student Programs departments, with active guides covering Festival, Summit, Admitted Student Days, Campus Recreation, Commencement, and Open House.
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Fairfield University

Fairfield University

Guide: Overall Resource Guide.

Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit university in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving ~5,000 students. They use Guidebook on a Branded plan (Mobile App + Space + Engage: Event Guide + Engage: 365 Guide + Unlimited Guides Subscription) across the Alumni, Conference / Event Services, Orientation / New Student Programs, and Student Affairs / Services departments, with active guides covering Commencement, General Campus Resource, and Welcome Week.
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College of Charleston - Welcome Week

College of Charleston - Welcome Week

Weeks Of Welcome at College of Charleston

College of Charleston's Weeks Of Welcome has over 100 activities and events for new students to choose from - and their app makes sharing that information and keep students informed with what is available on campus simple. The guide includes:

- Specific tracks for each type of activity.
- Interactive campus maps.
- Gamification where students earn points and prizes.

All of this helps CoC's new students to feel they belong from day one.
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