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Give students the freedom to explore and the feeling that they already belong.

Let students and families explore campus at their own pace, on their own time, and in a way that feels personal from the very first step.

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1. Point-to-point directions

Students don’t need to orient themselves with a paper map. Instead they can follow native GPS to guide them on the path that you designate. When they arrive at a stop the audio will even play automatically.

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Smartphone screen showing map navigation to Willamette Hall at University of Oregon with walking route marked.

2. Design and customize

Control the experience that your prospective students have on campus tours. With your branding, a tour route where you can pick the points of interest, and a simple call to action, you can guarantee they will be successful.

Mobile app screen showing a campus tour with map, next stop Willamette Hall, 3 of 17 stops visited, and 31 minutes remaining with options to mark stop reached, view map, or exit tour.

3. Student narration

Using your ambassadors to record the stories that they would share on a real tour, prospective students will get a real student experience.

University of Oregon mobile app screen showing a campus tour button, student stories previews with photos and quotes, and a housing options section.

4. Engage

Current Guidebook features give the ability to discover information about the campus on their own, in a mobile format.

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5. Reach students

Instead of letting self guided tour students go untouched, give them a simple form to complete that will allow them to get in touch with admissions. Whether they want to speak with a counselor or ambassador, allow them to connect with the school.

“When we started we yielded 40%. After implementing Guidebook our yield grew to 82%. We believe Guidebook had a strong impact on that growth.”
Andrea Crilly
Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience
"Going back, if I had to do it over again, I would have never left Guidebook"
Lori J. Reed
Division Program Coordinator
"Being able to see the schedule, layout, nearby restaurant choices, and more allowed our attendees to build their ideal schedule beforehand. Thus, they maximized their in-person experience throughout the weekend."
Anastasia Slaughter
Black Romance Book Fest, Marketing Manager

Built for every department and every campus event.

Guidebook supports every step of the student lifecycle, helping departments engage their communities through flexible, branded apps.

Admissions & enrollment

New student programs

Housing & residence life

Parent & family programs

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FAQs

Can I customize the tour?
Yes, all aspects are customizable. From the colors and branding to messaging and student narration, it’s up to you!
Who is the target audience for a mobile campus tour?
Prospective families who visit on weekends, holidays, or simply cannot make a scheduled tour.
Why go mobile?
75% of college students visit a campus on their own, without the aid of a guided tour, according to a recent in-depth study of high school seniors.
What is a mobile tour?
A mobile tour is the best campus tour option for prospective students visiting campus, who cannot make a scheduled tour.

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