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The one campus app students actually open.

Replace the scramble of print, email, websites and spreadsheets with one branded app students actually open.

  • No more juggling five different tools
  • No more wondering if anyone read the email
  • No more reprints or website edits every time plans change
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75% of the top US universities use Guidebook

“It allows us to meet them where they are - digitally. We can engage with them on mobile devices while walking on campus. We want high engagement.”
Taylor Shelberg
Associate Director of Visits and Events for Admissions, California Baptist University
“Our app costs 29% less than printing, and our student yield increased by 105% once we began using Guidebook.”
Andrea Crilly
Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience
“We went from 200 hours and 5 staff members to just 25 hours and 1 person - compared with creating a website and printed programs.”
Kristin Sargeant
Enhancer of the student & alumni experience at the University of Edinburgh

Built with EDU teams, for EDU teams

Five reasons campus planners run their events with Guidebook

You build it yourself

Drag, drop, publish. You control the whole event without waiting on anyone.

No dev team required

Your staff can update the app in seconds, from desktop or mobile. No coding.

Everything one tap away

Schedules, maps, and resources live in a single place.

Wears your colors

Your crest, your name. It feels like home instantly.

Works for any campus

From admitted-student days to commencement. Badges and Slate included.

Casey Ford - CLEMSON

"I think being able to open up a a map on guidebook and say, hey, this is exactly where you need to go for this event. Click this, and you will be in the right spot has been huge just based on navigational challenges."

The tools that students use

An app earns its place on a phone by being useful. These features make sure it stays there.

Personalized schedules

Students build their own agenda in seconds and it locks in.

Interactive maps

Visual guides that help everyone find their way without asking.

Push notifications that get read

A room changes and every phone knows. No reprints, no chaos.

Speaker and session details

Bios, topics, and times within easy reach. Students know where to go.

In-app messaging and networking

Connect, chat, and meet right from the app without leaving it.

Live polls and surveys

Boost participation with live, in-the-moment interaction that feels effortless.

QR code check-in

Fast, contactless entry that keeps lines moving. Students walk in and start.

Custom branding

Your school's colors and crest everywhere. It feels like home instantly.

Accessible for every student on campus

Accessibility isn't an add-on. Guidebook is built so every student can find their way, read their schedule, and stay connected, whatever tools they rely on to use their phone.

Works with screen readers

Works with the screen reader on every phone, and follows Apple and Google's guidelines, so students who navigate by voice or touch aren't left out.

Built to recognized standards

Built to WCAG 2.1 AA, with Section 508 and EN 301 549 in mind, so campuses can meet the standards they are asked to meet.

Shaped by accessibility experts

Developed with accessibility specialists at the College Board, AUCD, and Knowbility. Not added after the fact.

Transparent by design

View the report

We publish an Accessibility Conformance Report so your team can see exactly what's supported, and what isn't.

Discover how Guidebook helps your department

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All departments

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See Real Apps

Your campus, your app

A branded space feels like home the moment students open it.

Your University
in the App Store

Your brand, front and center in your own app, downloaded directly from the app stores.

Build Trust with One App Journey

One app for everything a student needs. From being a prospective student through to graduation and beyond.

Help Your Students See The Difference

Your own app helps you to stand out from the competition, stay top of mind, and be remembered.

DATA THAT STAYS IN SYNC

Your Slate records and in-app activity stay in sync.

Student records flow from Slate into the app. Engagement flows back. No double entry, no manual imports - both tools stay on the data you already trust.

How guidebook connects with slate
Actionable data

App activity feeds back into Slate for outreach.

Always Up to Date

A change in Slate shows in the app instantly.

Data You Can Trust

Encrypted and protected at every step of the flow.

No double entry

Update once. Both tools stay on the same records.

75% of the top US colleges use Guidebook

Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



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Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



‍

Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

‍

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



‍

Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Louisiana Tech University

‍

Louisiana Tech University brings orientation to life with Bulldog’s First Bite, a Guidebook-powered app that welcomes new students with everything they need in one place.



‍

Inside the app, students can:



  • Explore session-specific schedules and interactive campus maps.
  • Access handbooks, directories, and key campus resources.
  • Connect with campus culture through photos and social feeds.
  • Stay organized with built-in notes and real-time notifications.

Iowa State University

Iowa State's orientation app helps students to get familiar with the campus, and to ease into university life. Orientation is required, but Iowa State's app allows students to choose the options that work best for them:

- Specific orientation schedules for whichever program the student chooses.
- Interactive campus maps to help with getting around.
- Academic advising resources, guest services info, and more.

Their app contains everything a student needs, and answers all of their questions before having to ask.

University of Florida - Tours

The University of Florida's Gator Way App is a key piece in a prospective student's experience on campus, and gives a feeling of what it feels like to be a Gator. Their app allows students to:

- Tour campus with a guided route, audio descriptions.
- Register for sessions relevant to their major, and other interests.
- Connect with various departments on campus.

Students and families leave campus after a strong first impression, and can revisit the campus at home in the app to view anything they missed.

Charleston Southern University

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.