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From “Maybe” to Matriculation: Using Guidebook to Support Prospective Students

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October 6, 2020
Updated:
October 10, 2025
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From “Maybe” to Matriculation: Using Guidebook to Support Prospective Students

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October 6, 2020
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Contents

Guidebook offers an incredible set of tools to help you capture the attention of Prospective Students. A readily accessible mobile resource allows your students to explore your institution and truly visualize themselves on campus. Cultivate powerful experiences using Guidebook to increase the likelihood of matriculation and drive up yield.

Supporting incoming students

Looking beyond Visit Days and Tours, hundreds of campuses leverage Guidebook to nurture incoming students during key transition points, such as Orientation, Welcome Week, and Move-In.

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Blog post

How Mobile is Transforming Welcome Weekend

Welcome Weekend is a major milestone for incoming students. Learn why mobile is now a critical component of the Welcome Weekend experience.

Read the blog.

Incoming students and their families need up-to-date schedules, information (including documents andvideos), maps, and regular updates from your team to successfully navigate these exciting moments.

You can also send notifications, ask for feedback, and prompt discussions in order to create create a digital community space for students & families to connect with one another.

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Client story

King's College London

Read how King's College welcomes new students onto campus with mobile.

Read the case study.

Client story

National University of Singapore

Learn how the National University of Singapore uses Guidebook to inform and engage students living on campus.

Read the case study.

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Year-round engagement

In addition to the first few weeks, the First Year Experience sets the tone for the student’s long-term relationship with your institution. Our partners use various guides to boost retention rates and promote student engagement throughout the student lifecycle.

You can help your students find resources and join enriching communities at your institution by leveraging the Guideobok platform. Here are a few ideas for guides you can build:

  • Academic Advising
  • Campus Recreation
  • Career Services
  • Dining Services
  • Greek Life
  • International Student Support
  • LGBTQIA+ Community Resources
  • Student Wellness

Based on successful clients’ designs, our guide templates are sure to inspire you. Be sure to explore these opportunities to support your incoming and current students.

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