Better engage your students.

Meet students where they are. On their phones.

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Create authentic student connections through mobile engagement. From orientation to graduation, Guidebook helps you build a sense of belonging that improves retention and student success.

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Trusted by thousands of event planners worldwide.

75% of top US universities use Guidebook

Built for the full event journey

From pre-event buzz to post-event takeaways, Guidebook helps you deliver memorable event experiences from start to finish.

**Mobile student engagement** that actually works

Students check their phones 96 times a day. Meet them there with personalized schedules, push notifications, and campus resources they'll actually use. No training needed. No app store hassle.

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Built for the **full university life cycle**

Features planners rely on and attendees can't resist.

The student engagement platform trusted by student affairs teams nationwide

Take your event from forgettable to fan-favorite with features like interactive maps, gamification, and push notifications that actually get read.

Meet students on mobile

Students check their phones 96 times a day. Be there with the info they need.

From orientation to graduation

Support students through every milestone of their university journey.

Create a sense of belonging

Help students feel connected to campus, peers, and resources.

Boost student retention

Engaged students stay longer. See retention improvements across your campus.

Personalized student experience

Every student gets schedules, resources, and updates tailored to them.

Real-time push notifications

Cut through email noise and reach students instantly.

Reduce printing costs

Go digital and save thousands while being more effective.

Year-round engagement

Keep students connected beyond events, all year long.

Personalized Schedules

Attendees build their own agenda in seconds

Interactive Maps

Visual guides to help everyone find their way

Push Notifications

Real-time updates right when they’re needed most

Speaker & Session Details

Bios, topics, and times within easy reach

In-App Messaging & Networking

Connect, chat, and meet right from the app

Live Polls & Surveys

Boost participation with live, in-the-moment interaction

QR Code Check-In

Fast, contactless entry that keeps lines moving

Custom Branding

Your brand, your vibe. Everywhere.

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See how **top universities** boost **student engagement**

Leading institutions use Guidebook to create connected student experiences from day one through graduation. Better engagement means better retention.

Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University

CSU Creates A Sense Of Belonging For Students

CSU’s Buc Nation app makes it easy for students to stay connected and engaged with campus activities, and each other.

With just one app, students can access:
- A full schedule of events (such as concerts, plays, athletic events, and more).
- Connections to mentors for guidance, support, and academic success.
- Essential campus resources and information.

The end result is a stronger sense of belonging and a more vibrant student experience.
CSU Creates A Sense Of Belonging For Students

Fairfield University

Fairfield University

How Fairfield Keeps Students Engaged And Connected To Campus All Year

With Guidebook, Fairfield University connects students to essential resources that support their success on campus. The “Fairfield Thrive Guide” offers quick access to campus platforms, including recreation and residence life information, while also providing important public safety updates. Students can easily navigate university services, helping them thrive throughout their time at Fairfield.
How Fairfield Keeps Students Engaged And Connected To Campus All Year

High Point University

High Point University

How High Point University Connects Students Across Campus

The High Point University app hosts 5 different guides to bring the campus and community together. Each guide serves a specific event. For example, the Commencement guide shares information for graduates and their guests to ensure a smooth celebration. Following Commencement, recent graduates are encouraged to check out the HPU Alumni guide which connects them with the Office of Alumni Engagement and regional alumni communities so they can stay engaged.
How High Point University Connects Students Across Campus

Royal Holloway University

Royal Holloway University

Royal Holloway’s Year Round Student Support

Royal Holloway University uses Guidebook year-round as a resource for students to find activities, union events, travel and local area information, and anything related to student life.v

CReal-time updates through push notifications
Information about health, wellbeing and safety
Resources for academic and learning support
Royal Holloway’s Year Round Student Support

Spelman College

Spelman College

Full-Lifecycle Client Story

Spelman College uses Guidebook to support events across the entire student journey, from Admissions and Orientation, to Commencement and Alumni gatherings. This full-lifecycle approach keeps students informed at every stage while helping families and alumni stay connected. Schedule tracks make it easy to navigate events, even with hundreds of attendees on campus. Plus, with real-time push notifications, last-minute changes are communicated instantly, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone.
Full-Lifecycle Client Story

Security and Compliance

Proactive approach

We take a proactive and holistic approach to security while staying abreast of the latest threats, and we continually improve upon our security posture.

Data encryption

Guidebook encrypts all sensitive data in transit and at rest using industry-standard algorithms

Industry leading policies

Guidebook adheres to industry policies and standards to secure our network, servers, applications, and data.

Security validation

Guidebook performs third-party security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to validate our products.

Responsible disclosure

Guidebook participates in responsible disclosure to encourage the responsible disclosure of any vulnerabilities to us.

Activity monitoring

Guidebook monitors network, server, and application activity to detect malicious activity.

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From orientation to commencement, institutions trust Guidebook to engage students and create a sense of belonging on campus.

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“Our app gives us the flexibility to make changes on the fly that create a better experience for students during orientation.”
Taylor Blair
University of Kentucky
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Higher Education
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"While we loved the beauty of printed programs, the cost, design hours, and environmental impact were wearing on us. Guidebook provided us with an application that could be edited with room changes in real-time, branded to our Association’s new brand and color stands, and available to all attendees in advance of actually arriving at the CIVSA Annual Conference."
Taylor Blair
2021-2022 CIVSA President
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From orientation to commencement, institutions trust Guidebook to engage students and create a sense of belonging on campus.

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"While we loved the beauty of printed programs, the cost, design hours, and environmental impact were wearing on us. Guidebook provided us with an application that could be edited with room changes in real-time, branded to our Association’s new brand and color stands, and available to all attendees in advance of actually arriving at the CIVSA Annual Conference."
Taylor Blair
2021-2022 CIVSA President
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"Guidebook is very easy to use compared to other mobile apps we have used. The pricing is also better, if not the same."
Andrew Bronson
Executive Director
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