Welcome Students. Empower Visitors. Simplify Campus Life.
From freshmen finding their way to guests attending events — HootBoard’s kiosks make your campus smarter, safer, and easier to navigate without needing downloads or help desks.
Solve the Daily Disconnect on Campus — With a Kiosk Built for Campus Life
HootBoard turns campus chaos into clarity — helping students navigate, stay updated, and participate, while giving staff tools to manage communications across departments.
Students Get Lost — Literally and Figuratively
Orientation chaos, building confusion, and event FOMO are still common on campus. HootBoard’s interactive maps and auto-updating info boards reduce confusion and eliminate missed opportunities.
Departments Compete for Attention
Clubs, academic services, and admin teams struggle to cut through notification noise. HootBoard gives them all a dedicated voice on physical screens students actually look at.
Apps Get Ignored
Students are tired of downloading yet another app that never gets opened. HootBoard lives in high-traffic places — no downloads, just real-time visibility.
Emergencies Don’t Wait for Emails
Push alerts across all kiosks instantly — from weather warnings to safety updates — even if no one checks their phone.
Turn Navigation Into Orientation
Interactive maps help freshmen find classes, guests find buildings, and everyone avoid being late. Filters by department, dining, and accessibility + mobile QR handoff.
Promote Events That Actually Get Seen
Auto-synced calendars from Google, Outlook, or your CMS. Events can be filtered, themed, and browsed visually — no more missed mixers or info sessions.
Give Departments a Public-Facing Voice
Each department or club can manage their own “zone” with announcements, videos, or urgent updates, organized by tag or building.
Simplify Student Tasks with Smart Forms
Enable check-ins, sign-ups, surveys, or lost & found reports — right on the kiosk or via QR handoff to mobile.
Drive Engagement with Interactive Boards
Students can snap selfies at open houses, spin digital wheels at booths, or join trivia contests — bringing more visibility to campus initiatives.
Integrate With What You Already Use
Sync from platforms like Instagram, Eventbrite, Google Drive, Canva, and more. Your team doesn’t have to double-post.
Always-On, Even Offline
If your campus has dead zones, no problem — HootBoard caches content locally to avoid disruption.
The Communication Tool Campus Teams Actually Love
From student affairs to IT and admin staff — campus teams love HootBoard because it helps them communicate better, automate repetitive work, and create visibility without needing a technical team.
Decentralized but Organized
Let different departments manage their own content — but still maintain university-wide control. Set permissions by building, campus zone, or team.
Save Time With Automation
Sync announcements, events, and updates from tools you already use — Google Calendar, Drive, social media, and CMS systems. Schedule content once and push it everywhere.
Built for Campus Workflow
Designed for how universities actually function — student services, safety, housing, career centers, clubs, and orientation can all share space without stepping on each other’s toes.
No IT Dependency
Empower staff with drag-and-drop content management, pre-built templates, and easy update flows. No code, no tech bottlenecks.
Train in Minutes, Not Weeks
Orientation for staff and admins takes under 30 minutes. No steep learning curve, no special software installations.
Scalable Across Campuses
Whether you’re one college or part of a multi-campus university, manage every screen and every message — from one dashboard.
Turn Campus Insights Into Smarter Experiences
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. HootBoard helps you understand what students care about — and how your content is working.
Engagement by Location & Device
See which kiosks are getting the most attention — in dorms, libraries, rec centers, or dining halls — and what times get peak usage.
Content Performance Metrics
Track views, clicks, scrolls, and drop-off for every announcement, map, or event post. Use data to improve visibility and engagement.
Search & Interaction Logs
Know what students are looking for in real time — from dining menus and shuttle routes to housing policies or lost ID forms.
Audience Segmentation
Segment usage by student, visitor, or staff — and tailor boards accordingly. Understand what works best for different user groups.
Feedback & Forms Integration
Collect survey responses, sign-ups, RSVPs, and service feedback right from the kiosk or via mobile. No paper, no guesswork.
Smart Suggestions & Gaps
Automatically identify what content is missing based on searches and interaction patterns — so you can add what matters before students complain.
Where Should You Place Your Kiosks?
Strategic placement turns passive screens into active campus tools. These are the hotspots.
Recommended Deployment Areas:
Student unions
Libraries
Dorm lobbies
Dining halls
Academic building entrances
Campus rec centers
Parking lots / shuttle stops
Smart Kiosks for Every Building, Hall, and Quad
Whether it’s a welcome desk or an outdoor shuttle stop, there’s a HootBoard kiosk for it.
AirX
Sleek 43″ touchscreen kiosk for libraries, lobbies, or academic buildings.
Glide XT
Durable, tamper-resistant unit for dining halls, rec centers, or dorms.
Glide OT
Outdoor-ready kiosk with sunlight-readable screen — perfect for shuttles, courtyards, or sports fields.
You Asked. We Answered.
Here are some of the most common queries we hear from customers.
How does HootBoard help universities improve campus communication?
HootBoard kiosks act as digital info hubs on campus, helping students find announcements, events, maps, department updates, and emergency alerts all in one interactive interface.
Where should kiosks be installed on campus?
Common placements include student unions, libraries, residence halls, academic buildings, dining areas, and lobbies wherever students gather or need quick info.
Can students access the kiosk content on their phones?
Yes. Every board can be shared via a mobile-friendly link or QR code, so students can access the same info on their phones perfect for hybrid engagement.
Can HootBoard be used for campus wayfinding?
Yes. HootBoard includes interactive wayfinding features that help students and visitors navigate buildings, departments, and facilities across campus.
What kind of content can we display on a campus kiosk?
You can share event calendars, academic announcements, club activities, digital maps, safety alerts, dining menus, and social media feeds all managed from a central dashboard.
Does HootBoard support multiple departments or campuses?
Yes. You can create unique boards for different departments, campuses, or residence halls, each with tailored content for its audience.
Is HootBoard useful for new student orientation?
Absolutely. Orientation teams can use HootBoard to display schedules, maps, FAQs, videos, and welcome messages to guide new students on day one.
Can we collect feedback or run surveys through HootBoard?
Yes. You can publish forms or QR codes that lead students to feedback surveys, polls, or suggestions helping improve services and engagement.
What analytics can the university access from kiosk usage?
You can view data on which posts were viewed, screen interactions, time-of-day engagement, and location-based usage helping you understand what content is working.
How do we schedule a demo or request a proposal?
You can schedule a demo with our team to explore how HootBoard can transform your campus experience.
Create a More Informed, Connected Campus
No apps. No downloads. Just plug, post, and power real-time student connection.