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SMART SCHEDULING™
Revolutionizing better outcomes

The only AI-powered Smart Scheduling™ software that unifies courses, faculty, rooms, and events—boosting institutional efficiency and helping more students graduate on time.

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About AD ASTRA

Student-centered scheduling made easy

Ad Astra partners with 550+ institutions, transforming academic scheduling to accelerate student progress. With AI-powered insights, real-time collaboration tools, and seamless integrations. Ad Astra is the only end-to-end scheduling solution that produces measurable results.
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RESOURCES

Research to guide your scheduling strategies

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OUTCOMES

Removing barriers
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STUDENT SUCCESS

FINANCIAL HEALTH

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

EQUITABLE OUTCOMES

STUDENT SUCCESS

Reduce time to completion and boost graduation rates with schedules that match student demand.
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FINANCIAL HEALTH

Access a data-driven line of sight to invest for growth, improve sustainability, and increase tuition yield.
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OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Exchange spreadsheets for software to improve collaboration while saving time and money.
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EQUITABLE OUTCOMES

Reduce equity gaps by using student scheduling software to create inclusive, accessible schedules that support success for all learners.
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RESULTS

Smart scheduling by the numbers

Student Success
Financial Health
Operational Efficiency
Equitable Outcomes

Student Success

19.4%
increase in Degree Velocity® at Mohawk Valley Community College
8%
increase in retention at Northwest Missouri State University
86%
decrease in cancelled classes at South Louisiana Community College

Financial Health

$200K
savings using Ad Astra classroom scheduling at Western Kentucky University
$825M
bond passed using Ad Astra reporting at Tarrant County College
$411K
in revenue earned for seats added at Bossier Parish Community College

Operational Efficiency

90%
fill rates achieved using Ad Astra at Northeast Lakeview College
100+
hours per term saved in manual work at University of Southern Mississippi
50%
reduction in time to build the schedule Chattanooga State Community College

Equitable Outcomes

8.6%
increase in Latino student retention rates at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
52%
growth in gateway math and english completions for Pell-eligible students at Montgomery College
5.6%
increase in first time in college rates at Lamar University

Success Stories

Real institutions, real impact

Lamar University

Accelerating Student Completions

Discover how Lamar University achieved something many universities haven’t been able to do: Multi-term scheduling centralized within their registrar’s office. And the story doesn't end there. Lamar University was also able to improve six-year graduation rates, raise first-time college rates, and boost overall revenue.
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Central Piedmont Community College

Smart Scheduling to Re-Enroll Stopouts

CPCC partnered with Ad Astra to address the issue of students taking nearly four years to complete a two-year degree. By leveraging data analytics, CPCC identified areas for improvement and implemented strategies to support re-enrolling stopouts. Efforts resulted in a rise in registrations and courses offered, demonstrating the real impact that data-driven scheduling has on student success.
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Germanna Community College

Removing Barriers to Completion

Germanna Community College in Virginia faced a challenge: high student headcount but low full-time equivalent (FTE) numbers, affecting performance-based funding. By partnering with Ad Astra, the college utilized data analytics to optimize scheduling, ensuring classes aligned with student needs, leading to a 15% increase in Degree Velocity® and a 2% rise in total credits earned per semester.
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Bossier Parish Community College

Creating Student-Centered Schedules

Learn how Bossier Parish Community College leveraged smart scheduling to improve student and institutional outcomes, including 10.9% enrollment growth and $411,000 in revenue generation. By using data-driven tools like Student Demand Forecasting and Registration Monitoring, BPCC optimized course offerings to better match student needs, expanded seat capacity, and boosted overall access.
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San José State University

Managing Change through Campus-Wide Collaboration

SJSU faced scheduling challenges like bottlenecked classes, cancellations, and overlapping schedules that hindered progress for many first-generation students. To fix this, SJSU partnered with Ad Astra on a campus-wide scheduling initiative to break down silos, align courses with student needs, and better use limited space.
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Mohawk Valley Community College

Using Data to Improve Degree Velocity®

Confronted with declining student progression and low completion rates, Jim Lynch, Assistant VP of Learning and Academic Affairs, sought a solution. Using Ad Astra’s tools for curricular mapping and pathway alignment, MVCC fixed scheduling and course sequencing issues, boosting Degree Velocity® by 19.4% and helping students graduate faster.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Modernizing Scheduling Processes

See how GNTC partnered with Ad Astra to revamp manual scheduling processes across its six campuses. By analyzing course demand and student registration patterns, the college optimized section offerings, added flexible class times, and introduced telepresence technology -- ultimately lead to a 9.8% enrollment increase year-over-year.
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CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Supporting you every step of the way

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Onboarding & Implementation

Our onboarding services go far beyond basic setup. From software implementation and data imports to customized training and digitizing pathways, we manage the entire process to ensure a smooth, successful rollout. With a dedicated team by your side, you’ll have expert support, tailored to your needs.

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Client Success Engagement Model

Our Client Success Engagement Model is a proactive, data-driven partnership that begins at onboarding and continues through adoption and renewal. We align on goals early, personalize your success plan, and measure progress with real impact—delivering proven ROI through expert guidance and continuous collaboration.

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Dedicated Technical Support

Ad Astra's dedicated support team is always here to help. Submit a ticket, browse our expansive software knowledge base, or connect directly with an expert to get your academic scheduling questions answered quickly.

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Space Station Community & Upcoming Events

Connect with peers, share best practices, and give feedback on product development in our award-winning interactive community, The Space Station. Also, join us at upcoming conferences, events, and webinars where our experts share insights, strategies, and innovative solutions shaping the future of higher education.

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Strategic Consulting Services

See how our consulting team partners with colleges and universities to unlock smarter, more efficient academic operations. We deliver data-driven strategies that boost student completion, optimize instructional resources, and align schedules with student demand. From capacity planning to degree pathway alignment, we bring hands-on expertise and powerful tools to help you achieve lasting impact and institutional goals.

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TESTIMONIALS

Over 500 institutions, transformed

Hear directly from universities and colleges that have leveraged our academic planning software and scheduling tools to increase graduation rates, improve resource utilization, and enhance student success.

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The industry leader in expertise and innovation

Ad Astra partners with institutions to optimize course scheduling systems, helping students achieve maximum velocity on the road to graduation. See how Ad Astra improves student success with smart academic planning.

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Higher education's only all-in-one academic scheduling platform

Ad Astra is the trusted partner of colleges and universities committed to graduating more students faster. ​Through data-informed planning and course scheduling, we empower institutions to remove barriers to completion while also ensuring financial sustainability.

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