Experience the energy, connection, and fun we shared with the NODA community. See what made this year’s conference one to remember. 

Relive the Experience

The 2025 NODA Annual Conference brought together orientation and transition professionals from across the country, and this year, Advantage helped lead the conversation on elevating the new-student experience through personalized, data-driven design.

This year’s NODAC theme perfectly reflected what’s possible when innovation, community, and a passion for student support come together.

Real Stories, Real Results

Our session, The 5 Proven Principles of Online Orientation, co-hosted with the University of South Carolina and Iowa State University, shared a blueprint for transforming how institutions engage new students in the digital age and demonstrated how they are achieving stronger engagement, smoother transitions, and measurable results through customized online orientation platforms.

This wasn’t just another presentation; it was a roadmap for creating an online orientation program that truly works. Whether you’re launching your first digital initiative or refining an existing one, the session unpacked five proven principles that deliver measurable results across all admissions models and timelines.

We wanted our students to feel seen. The flexibility of the platform lets us bring that personal touch to every screen.

Kelsey Nation
Online Orientation Coordinator
Iowa State University

Go Deeper: Request the Full Session Recording

Missed the live session or want to revisit the insights? Request access to the full recording to hear directly from our co-host partners. Through creative problem-solving and forward-thinking practices, our presenters inspired attendees to reimagine orientation design. Everyone left connected, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies to turn the endless possibilities of online orientation into reality.

Why It Matters

Every connection made at NODA helps strengthen our shared mission: creating welcoming, informed, and connected student communities. We’re proud to continue supporting campuses nationwide as they design orientation experiences that build trust and lasting impact.

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