Real Stories, Real Results

Advantage's 2025 NODAC Conference 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

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.

Attending NODAC 2026 in Atlanta? We'll see you there!

Stop by to connect with our team, talk orientation, and discover how Advantage Orientation can help you create a more engaging, accessible, and effective start for every student.

Give Students a Stronger Start

Advantage Orientation helps colleges and universities welcome and prepare students before they ever set foot on campus. With a customized, video-rich digital experience, you can:

• Introduce students to your campus, culture, and community
• Deliver essential information in an engaging, student-friendly format
• Extend orientation beyond a single day or event
• Prepare students and families before they arrive on campus
• Build confidence and connection from the very beginning
• Track participation and completion with real-time data

Don't Miss Our Highlight Panel Session! 

Wednesday, November 11 | 3:05–3:55 PM 

The Data Is In: How Online Orientation Improved Completion, GPA & Retention 

Hear from orientation leaders at Old Dominion University, the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Kansas State University as they share how online orientation helped reshape the student experience - from increasing completion and reducing information overload to improving retention, GPA, and the value of in-person orientation. They'll share what worked, what they learned, and how they built support for change across their campuses. 

Relive the 2025 NODAC Experience

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

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. 2025's NODAC theme perfectly reflected what’s possible when innovation, community, and a passion for student support come together.

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