Higher Education

A plain definition of student belonging, plus three trackable ways to measure it: surveys, participation data, and retention.

An operational look at how Purdue's Boiler Gold Rush absorbs 8,000 students across four days starting at move-in, and the portable tactics behind it.

A how-to for student affairs teams: plan Welcome Week as a multi-week engagement arc, not a single day, with a mobile app carrying momentum from orientation into the semester.

Definitional explainer of the First-Year Experience: what FYE means, its core components, why it drives retention, and how peer institutions run it.

Why first-generation students melt at disproportionately high rates, and how redesigning your post-deposit communication keeps them enrolled through move-in day.

What Guidebook deliberately doesn't do, replace your CRM, send mass communications, or run registration, and why that focus is exactly what makes it trustworthy for admissions and orientation teams.

A comparison of the top event management software options for higher ed admissions and orientation teams in 2026, covering what to look for, how five leading platforms fit the higher ed use case, and what the right tool actually changes for enrollment outcomes.

A category-vs-format breakdown of yield events and admitted student days, and why the distinction changes how admissions teams staff, equip, and measure their highest-stakes enrollment events.

A week-by-week orientation planning playbook for coordinators and directors, from deposit day through move-in.

The 90 days between deposit and move-in have six distinct communication moments. Here's what to send when, on which channel, and how to keep your deposited class through August.

A definitive 2026 guide to summer melt: what it is, who's most at risk, the three structural causes, and how admissions teams are already reducing it.

A practical guide to identifying your institution's melt curve shape (Cliff, Slow Bleed, Late Surge, or Flat Line) and taking the right intervention action at the right moment in the post-deposit window.

Why 10–40% of deposited students never show up, what's really driving summer melt, and how admissions teams are closing the belonging gap before move-in.

Open House and Admitted Student Day sit at different points in the enrollment funnel, and treating them as the same event quietly costs admissions teams yield.

See how UNLV runs a 5,000-student orientation without printing a single page, and how they use orientation app data for student retention.

Learn how to build a mobile campus tour app that guides prospective students 24/7 — no staff required. Includes route planning, audio tips, lead capture, and launch timeline.

Clemson replaced printed orientation schedules with a real-time mobile app. See the tactics that drove adoption across students, families, and staff.

The New School manages orientation across 5 colleges with 30+ personalized student schedules. Built by one person. Here's how they did it.

Campus event app guide for higher ed: learn why digital programs outperform print with real-time updates, interactive maps, and personalized student schedules.

NC A&T went from a dormant Guidebook account to 7 active events serving 4,000 students. Here's the strategy behind it and how to apply it to your program.

A campus event app puts schedules, maps, and real-time updates in one place for students. Learn what features to look for and how to evaluate vendors.

See how Coastal Carolina redesigned their college orientation program for better engagement, paperless scheduling, and real-time updates.

Streamline new student orientations with this guidebook to creating custom apps that boost engagement, simplify logistics, and enhance the student experience.

See how Northeastern University’s guidebook approach seamlessly scaled admitted student events, welcoming 5,700 attendees with efficiency and ease.

Indiana Tech doubled student yield and saved staff 375 hours with smart strategies—see how their guidebook can transform your enrollment process.

See how Purdue’s orientation strategy helps 8,000 new students feel connected and supported, blending scale with a personal, human touch.

Seattle University transformed orientation with Guidebook, blending tech, inclusion, and student voices for a more engaging, personalized experience.

Explore how King’s College London’s Welcome Week App transforms student engagement, streamlining events and connections for a seamless start.

See how American University increased student engagement using a campus event app, with insights and tips from their successful Guidebook rollout.

University of Memphis Law School streamlines new student orientation with a mobile app, making resources and schedules easy to access on the go.

See how the University of Kentucky’s mobile app transformed orientation, simplifying schedules and boosting student engagement in this practical guidebook.

Explore how The University of Manchester’s new Guidebook app is making Open Days greener, easier to navigate, and more sustainable for visitors.

Boost engagement and streamline your student events with Guidebook—unlock powerful tools to elevate both prospective and admitted student experiences.

Explore effective waste management strategies for college campuses that boost sustainability efforts and support LEED certification in this guidebook.

Guidebook now powers campus experiences for 75% of the top 50 colleges in 2024, streamlining events and student engagement nationwide.

Cut campus waste and boost your LEED certification score with this guidebook to effective recycling, composting, and sustainable material management.

Unlock essential strategies to design a standout college app for mobile. This guidebook covers user experience, features, and engagement tips.

Make campus reunions seamless—this guidebook shows how an event app streamlines schedules, boosts engagement, and connects your community.

Indiana Tech boosts admitted student yield by 105%—see the strategies behind their success in this actionable guidebook for higher ed leaders.

Boost campus life with a university app that streamlines events, fosters year-round engagement, and connects students—your complete guidebook.

Unlock strategies to create an engaging conference or campus app that boosts interaction, streamlines communication, and enhances attendee experiences.

Streamline new student orientation with our guidebook to top university mobile apps that boost engagement, communication, and campus success.

Explore how university mobile apps enhance Admitted Student's Day, streamlining schedules, campus tours, and real-time updates for a seamless experience.

Welcome your campus community back with Guidebook—streamline events, boost engagement, and create memorable experiences for students and staff.

Explore how Guidebook transforms campus tours for remote and socially distant audiences, offering engaging virtual experiences for every visitor.