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[Request a Demo](https://go.modolabs.com/demo-request) - [Request a Demo](https://go.modolabs.com/demo-request) RESOURCES / CASE STUDY # UC Merced Creates Mobile-First Student Experiences for Campus Events ![UC-Merced-Case-Study-Image](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/UC-Merced-Case-Study-Image.png "UC-Merced-Case-Study-Image") [Download the Full Case Study](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/HED%20-%20Case%20Study%20-%20UC%20Merced%202026.pdf) ## How UC Merced Unified High-Impact Student Moments with Modo Campus UC Merced transformed two of its most important student milestones—ASCEND and Move-In—into connected, mobile-first experiences using the Modo Campus platform. By bringing schedules, real-time updates, messaging, and campus resources into one trusted destination, the university made it easier for students to navigate high-impact moments while creating a scalable digital strategy that departments across campus could support together. The results were immediate: more than **37,000 combined event views, 34,000+ schedule interactions**, and thousands of students returning to the platform throughout their campus transition. Inside the case study, discover how UC Merced: - Unified ASCEND and Move-In into personalized, mobile-first experiences - Created a single source of truth for schedules, updates, and campus resources - Generated 15,839 views and 29,132 schedule interactions during ASCEND - Reached 21,201 views and 5,318 unique visitors during Move-In - Used real-time messaging, surveys, and personalized content to drive repeat engagement - Built a sustainable governance model involving 105 stakeholders across 35 departments [Download the Full Case Study](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/HED%20-%20Case%20Study%20-%20UC%20Merced%202026.pdf) ### Discover how UC Merced created a mobile-first strategy that reduced friction, increased engagement, and transformed high-impact campus events into connected student experiences. ## Why Download This Case Study? High-impact student moments shape a student’s first impression of campus. UC Merced demonstrates how institutions can move beyond fragmented emails and websites by creating connected, mobile-first experiences that improve communication, reduce friction, and strengthen student engagement from day one. Get the insights you need to build your own strategy. Inside this case study, you’ll learn how UC Merced combined stakeholder collaboration, mobile-first design, real-time communications, and scalable governance to transform campus events into connected digital experiences students rely on. ## Related Resources EBOOK # Navigating the First Year: Strategies for Student Success The anticipation of college begins long before the first day of classes. For high school juniors, it's a time of envisioning a future filled with new experiences, new... 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