Educational Institutions Are Going Digital: The Rise of GPS-Guided Campus Tours

Make a lasting first impression with a modern, flexible tour experience that speaks students’ language.

Campus tours are often the first real touchpoint between prospective students and your institution—and that experience matters. But between staff shortages, scheduling issues, and growing demand for flexibility, it’s clear that traditional tours can’t always meet modern expectations.

Enter the campus self-guided tour app.

With an educational GPS audio tour platform like Sulu, colleges, universities, and even K–12 schools can offer rich, interactive campus experiences that are easy to launch, simple to update, and available anytime—no tour guide required.

Why Schools Are Going Self-Guided

Prospective students and families don’t always have time to join a scheduled tour. They want to explore on their own terms—whether that’s on a weekend, during off-hours, or when classes are in session. With a GPS-powered, self-guided tour, you can:

Make your campus accessible 24/7
Let visitors explore at their own pace with audio triggered automatically by location.

Enhance your storytelling
Share your school’s history, values, programs, and student life with custom narration.

Boost recruitment with less strain on staff
No need to coordinate tour guides for every visitor—scale your efforts effortlessly.‍

Modernize your brand
Show that your institution embraces tech-forward solutions that align with student expectations.

Use Cases for GPS-Guided Campus Tours

With a campus self-guided tour app, your school can:

Support admissions efforts
Offer a polished, informative experience to prospective students who can’t attend a guided tour.

Host open house or orientation experiences
Guide new students and families through key campus locations with welcoming messages and insider tips.

Create multilingual access
Reach international families with translated audio tours in multiple languages.

Deliver historical and cultural context
Highlight art installations, architectural history, or notable alumni through on-campus narration.

Extend beyond students
Offer self-guided tours to donors, alumni, and local community members for special events or anniversaries.

How Sulu Works for Campuses

Sulu makes launching your own GPS-guided campus tour incredibly easy:‍

Map Your Tour Route
Plot key stops—classrooms, residence halls, labs, libraries, student centers, and more.

Create Engaging Narration
Use Sulu’s AI-assisted research and script tools to build a story-rich experience in minutes.

Customize and Brand It
Upload your logo, use your colors, and tailor the tone to your institution’s voice.

Go Live Instantly
Visitors scan a QR code with their phone and begin their tour—no downloads required.

Translate with a Click
Automatically generate versions in multiple languages to accommodate all your visitors.

Welcome the Future of Campus Visits

Self-guided GPS tours aren’t just convenient—they’re a competitive advantage. By giving prospective students and guests the freedom to explore while still delivering rich information and emotional connection, your school can stand out in a crowded field.

Ready to offer your own GPS-guided campus tour?

Start with Sulu today →