Orientation Directors

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 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 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.

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

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

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