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When people think of online orientation, they often envision a tool specifically designed to welcome first-year students. But what if it could do more? Across the country, colleges and universities are creating innovative ways to use Advantage Orientation^® beyond traditional orientation programs—whether it’s preparing scholarship recipients, guiding veterans through their benefits, or supporting workforce development. By tailoring content to meet the specific needs of different student populations, institutions are transforming the orientation experience into a powerful resource for engagement, education, and success.

Use Cases Show Advantage Orientation^® Versatility

📌 NYU Stern School of Business – Defining Core Values

NYU Stern’s online orientation isn’t just an introduction—it’s a foundation for success. Their platform introduces incoming students to the school’s five pillars, reinforcing the core values that guide their academic and professional journey. The program even won an award, demonstrating the impact of a well-structured, mission-driven orientation.

📌 Salus University – Supporting Medical Programs

Salus University utilizes Advantage Orientation^® from the Universal series to streamline the orientation process for students entering specialized medical degree programs. This application showcases the platform's adaptability in serving students in highly technical and demanding fields.

📌 Northern Virginia Community College – Workforce Development

To bridge the gap between education and employment, Northern Virginia Community College utilizes online orientation to support its workforce development programs. This tailored experience helps adult learners and career changers build confidence as they transition into new fields, covering everything from program expectations to industry-specific resources.

📌 Community College of Philadelphia – Scholarship Recipient Onboarding

Receiving a scholarship is a significant milestone, but it also comes with essential steps and responsibilities. The Community College of Philadelphia designed an online orientation specifically for scholarship recipients, ensuring they understand the requirements, benefits, and next steps in their educational journey.

📌 Casper College – Dual Enrollment Recruiting & Orientation

Casper College takes a proactive approach by providing an online orientation to high school students enrolled in its dual enrollment program. This tool serves not only as an orientation but also acts as a recruiting mechanism, helping students and families feel confident about their transition into college-level coursework and future status as full-time college students.

📌 NYU School of Social Work – Program-Specific Onboarding

NYU extended its use of online orientation beyond the business school, utilizing it for its School of Social Work as well. This demonstrates how individual schools within a university can benefit from tailored orientations that address the needs and interests of unique student populations.

📌 National University – Serving Distance Learners

For National University, online orientation isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Designed specifically for distance learners, their platform helps ensure that students feel connected, informed, and ready to succeed, regardless of their location.

📌 North Shore Community College – Expanding the Universal Platform

North Shore Community College’s use of the Advantage Orientation^® from the Universal series platform showcases yet another innovative application of online orientation. This project expands the solution's reach beyond its traditional use, demonstrating its flexibility and long-term value for evolving educational settings.

📌 Gwinnett Technical College  – Supporting Veterans’ Transitions

Gwinnett Tech developed an online orientation specifically for veterans, helping them navigate GI Bill^® benefits, including financial aid and campus resources. The platform can support your efforts to smooth the transition from military service to student life, with built-in self-directed content that allows veterans to find the information most relevant to them.

 How will you adapt Advantage Orientation^®?

These examples demonstrate that while online orientation is ideal for first-year students, it’s a powerful tool for engagement, onboarding, and knowledge transfer across various programs. Whether you're introducing students to core values, preparing them for a specific field, supporting workforce training, or showing scholarship recipients how to stay on track, the possibilities are endless.

If your institution has a unique need, we’d love to explore how Advantage Orientation^® can help.

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