Campus Notes
A weekly series with the orientation, admissions, and student engagement leaders shaping the campus experiences that drive yield and retention - real strategies, straight from the people running them.
The 'Touch the Door' Rule That Defuses First-Week Stress
Natasha, Coastal Carolina, on the touch-the-door tours and Teal Nation Welcome events that turn first-week stress into lasting student belonging.
Why Belonging Can't Be Assigned - It Has to Be Felt
Janssen, University of Georgia's orientation team, on the 'One UGA' spoken-word experience and the small details that help 40,000+ students feel seen.
The Move-In Day Shift That Pushed Retention to 92%
Alyssa, University of the Pacific, on the move-in-day shift and in-app gamification that lifted first-to-second-year retention into the 92% range.
How 'Days on the Lawn' Converts Visits to Enrollments
Rachel, University of Virginia, on how 'Days on the Lawn' turns admitted-student visits into enrollment decisions — and lasting roommate matches.
The Four Pillars Behind a Non-Residential MBA Community
UF Warrington's Assistant Director of Signature Events breaks down the four pillars behind MBA community-building, networking, and career ROI.
The Orientation Event Built to Solve Student Belonging
Jordan, Iowa State's Destination Iowa State program lead, on the choose-your-own-adventure orientation event driving student belonging and retention.
