When Assumption welcomed students back to campus last fall for in-person learning and a residential experience, a comprehensive safety protocol and the new AU Mobile App made it possible. First used to provide students a means to make reservations for the Chapel, library, and Taylor Dining Hall to comply with Commonwealth de-densification measures, the app has been extensively developed to serve a broader purpose: a centralized location for students, faculty, staff, parents, families, and alumni to obtain vital information. Since its launch, it has become a valuable resource for the entire Assumption community.
STUDENTS AND FACULTY/STAFF
• Through the Wellness module of the AU Mobile App, faculty, staff, and students are able to complete a daily symptom tracker, which allows them access to campus, as well as check in for their twice-per-week COVID-19 test appointments. It also provides information regarding the reopening plan, campus entry, travel forms, and the University’s COVID-19 dashboard.
• An Events section, combining the academic calendar and social, academic, and campus ministry events, keeps students, faculty, and staff informed of what is happening virtually as well as on campus.
• AU Reserve, a unique online reservation system, allowed students to reserve space in the dining hall, library, gym, and Chapel ahead of time, eliminating the need to stand in line outside upon arrival, as the University complied with the de-densification guidelines of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The My Success module provides students with available academic and student life resources at their disposal, whether living on or off campus.
• An Academics module features a complete list of all majors and minors, as well as information pertaining to graduate programs and study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.
• A Student Clubs module features the University’s clubs and organizations and information on how students can get involved.
PARENTS/FAMILIES
Through the app, parents and families have access to all the important information that is offered to students, with the added feature of sending meals from local restaurants to their sons or daughters living on campus.
ALUMNI
Through the AU Mobile App, alumni can update their contact information, as well as view digital content from Assumption Magazine, old Heights yearbooks, and alumni videos.
The AU Mobile App is available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. When setting up the app, be sure to allow for push notifications to receive important University news and information.
