Higher Education Kiosks
Modernize Your Campus with Self‑Service Kiosks
Self‑service solutions are transforming higher education by improving efficiency, boosting engagement, and providing 24/7 access to essential services. From class registration and event promotion to printing, wayfinding, and visitor management, colleges and universities nationwide are embracing automation to serve students, faculty, and visitors better.
Implementations are enhancing operations in:
- Class Registration & Programs
- Visitor & Contractor Check‑In
- Meal Plan & Fee Payments
- Appointment Scheduling & Queue Management
- Printing & Scanning Stations
- Event Promotion & Wayfinding
- School Spirit & Community Engagement
These kiosks increase student retention, decrease staff demand, provide 24/7 access, promote engagement, reduce visitor wait times, and improve event awareness.
Higher Education Overview
Advanced Kiosks is a leader in campus modernization, providing self‑service solutions that improve efficiency, accessibility, and public service. Our kiosks streamline essential campus functions, from student registration and wayfinding to document processing, event promotion, and printing stations. By automating routine tasks, our solutions help reduce wait times, enhance staff productivity, and expand service availability beyond regular hours.
Our customizable kiosks are designed to meet the unique needs of colleges and universities. They offer secure access to campus applications, translation in over 160 languages, ADA accessibility, and support for multimedia content, including news feeds, social media, and campus maps. Whether placed in student unions, libraries, athletic complexes, or administration buildings, they enhance the overall campus experience. If you’re unsure how to start, our onboarding service will guide the process, asking the right questions and delivering a fully configured solution.
Main Benefits for Higher Education Kiosks
Class Registration & Course Enrollment
Self-service kiosks let students register for classes, enroll in degree programs, and access academic services. Real-time course availability displays open seats across multiple departments and semesters, while prerequisite validation ensures students meet requirements before enrollment. Students can update contact information, emergency contacts, and academic preferences directly at the kiosk, eliminating manual data entry and reducing registration errors.
Automated workflows route enrollment data to appropriate academic departments, while multilingual support ensures accessibility for international students and diverse campus populations. Integration with student information systems provides seamless data transfer and immediate availability for academic advisors and faculty.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Greeter Visitor Management System™
Visitor Management & Check-In
For prospective students, alumni and vendors, our kiosks offer professional, secure check‑in. Guests scan an ID, generate photo badges, and follow interactive maps to interview rooms or offices. HR or admissions staff receive automated notifications of arrivals, and every entry is time‑stamped for compliance.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Greeter Visitor Management System™
Meal Plan & Fee Payments
Students can pay meal plan balances, tuition fees and even order food directly at a kiosk. Secure payment modules accept credit/debit or contactless payments and print or email receipts, reducing lines and improving cash flow.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Printing & Scanning Stations
Provide on‑demand printing and scanning for transcripts, financial‑aid forms, assignments and more. Students can scan IDs or documents and upload them directly to university systems, ensuring timely submission and reducing library and office lines.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Zamok eForms Assistant™
Event Promotion & Campus Wayfinding
Interactive kiosks promote campus events, share news and guide visitors around campus. Digital directories and maps help users find classrooms, dormitories and offices, while event calendars keep everyone informed of athletics, performances and deadlines.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
School Spirit Interactive Kiosk™
Appointment Scheduling & Queue Management
Self check‑in kiosks help manage queues efficiently by allowing students to check in for advisor appointments, submit paperwork, or obtain a service ticket. The system displays estimated wait times, sends SMS notifications when it’s their turn and directs them to the correct office. Reducing congestion improves service flow and visitor experience.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Greeter Visitor Management System™
School Spirit & Community Engagement
Beyond basic tasks, kiosks can build community. The School Spirit Interactive Kiosk™ consolidates news, events, and achievements in one interface. Students, faculty, parents and alumni can view digital trophy cases, donor profiles, photos and videos, promoting pride and engagement across campus. This platform is highly customizable—add your school colors, logo and media content—and supports translation and ADA accessibility
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
School Spirit Interactive Kiosk™
Tribute Station™
Campus Form Submission & Documentation
Higher education institutions can streamline complex form completion through guided digital experiences that eliminate handwriting errors and incomplete submissions. Zamok eForms Assistant™ transforms PDF campus forms, financial aid applications, and academic petitions into step-by-step touchscreen workflows with built-in validation and terminology assistance.
Digital signature capture maintains legal validity while automatic form routing ensures completed documents reach appropriate academic departments instantly. Real-time language translation and accessibility features make complex campus forms accessible to all student populations, improving administrative efficiency and reducing processing delays.
Best Solution:
Advanced Kiosks offers a wide range of self-service products, but not every kiosk or software package is the right fit for every use case. To simplify your decision-making, we highlight the solutions that are most closely aligned with each specific functionality. These recommendations represent the best match of features, reliability, and user experience to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Zamok eForms Assistant™
Products Designed for Higher Education
Advanced Kiosks provides a suite of turnkey self-service solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of colleges and universities. From student check-in and campus wayfinding to course registration, financial aid access, and secure document submission, our higher education kiosks empower institutions to streamline operations, reduce administrative workload, and improve the overall student experience. By simplifying daily processes, universities can free up staff time, enhance campus services, and deliver a modern, technology-driven experience that resonates with today’s students.
School Spirit Interactive Kiosk™ – Complete Campus Solution
Boost Learning Environments with Educational Kiosks – Check-ins, Campus Info, Wayfinding & More!
The School Spirit Interactive Kiosk™ is a powerful communication hub that keeps your campus community informed and engaged. With an intuitive, fully customizable interface, the kiosk consolidates news, events, social media feeds, weather forecasts, campus maps, club and sports schedules, and digital trophy cases. It allows you to:
- Show real‑time announcements, event calendars, and news feeds
- Share bulletin‑board messages for clubs, study groups, and ride requests
- Offer campus maps & wayfinding to classrooms, offices, and dormitories
- Display virtual trophy cases highlighting student and athletic achievements
- Provide translation in more than 160 languages and ADA accessibility
- Customize the interface with your school colors, logo, and multimedia content
Backed by Zamok™ Kiosk Management Software, the School Spirit Kiosk features remote content updates, multi-kiosk dashboards, real-time notifications, and automated usage reports. It is available in free‑standing, wall‑mount, and outdoor models to suit any campus location.
MND deployed a freestanding kiosk in their foyer to save space and give the students an innovative way to explore the flourishing alumni community that they will one day be a part of. Not only is there a slideshow of graduating classes being displayed, but there’s an interactive element to it.
Kiosk Office Suite™
Watch Video Demonstration of Kiosk Office Suite™
The Kiosk Office Suite™ acts as a self‑service extension of your administrative offices. With Zamok™ software, users can pay bills, fill out forms, look up records, scan and submit documents. The system sends weekly reports and real‑time notifications and now supports translation and QR/barcode recognition. It’s ideal for meal plan payments, tuition payments, financial‑aid forms, ID card replacement and document scanning.
Higher Education-Specific Features
- Student Enrollment and Registration
- Financial Aid & Tuition Payments
- Campus Wayfinding & Event Information
- Document Submission & Printing
- Advising & Appointment Scheduling
eForms Assistant™
Watch video demonstration of eForms Assistant
The eForms Assistant™ converts static PDFs into interactive forms with validation and progress indicators. It generates completed forms ready for processing, reduces errors, and ensures all required information is collected accurately. Use it for admissions applications, financial‑aid forms, housing contracts and any other campus paperwork.
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Higher Education–Specific Features
- Admissions & Enrollment Applications
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Forms
- Course Registration & Academic Requests
- Housing & Campus Life Forms
- Compliance & Policy Acknowledgments
Greeter Visitor Management System™
The Greeter Visitor Management System™ ensures visitors to your campus, prospective students, job applicants, contractors, and alumni, are welcomed professionally while maintaining security and compliance. Guests check in, find their destination, and connect with campus staff through one intuitive interface. Features include secure ID scanning and photo badges, interactive wayfinding, automated notifications to host,s and ADA/multilingual suppor.t
Higher Education–Specific Features:
- Campus Visitor Check-In & Badge Printing
- Prospective Student & Tour Registration
- Faculty & Staff Coordination
- Event & Facility Access Management
- Safety & Compliance Alerts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Kiosk Models
Q: What self-service kiosk models are recommended for higher education?
A: We offer a variety of kiosk models designed for colleges and universities. Popular options include:
- Document Kiosk
- Freestanding Kiosk
- Pinnacle Kiosk
- Indoor Monolith Kiosk
- Outdoor Monolith Kiosk
Use Cases
Q: What are the common use cases for kiosks in higher education?
A: Use cases vary by department, but common applications include:
- Printing and scanning
- Meal plan payments and food ordering
- Appointment scheduling
- Ticketing for game days and events
- Course registration
- Event promotion
- Campus wayfinding
Benefits
Q: What benefits do kiosks provide to universities?
A: Interactive kiosks help schools deliver more efficient services by:
- Increasing student retention
- Reducing staff demand
- Offering 24/7 service availability
- Raising event awareness
- Cutting down visitor wait times
Departments
Q: Which departments use self-service kiosks in higher education?
A: Deployments are widespread across campus, including:
- Athletic departments & stadiums
- Admissions offices
- Schools of medicine
- Office of the President
- Academic departments
School Spirit Showcase
Q: What is the School Spirit Showcase?
A: Part of our TRIBUTE™ kiosk software, the School Spirit Showcase is an interactive platform that highlights students, alumni, faculty, sports teams, and clubs. The interface can be branded with school logos and colors, creating a WOW factor for prospective students on tours while engaging current students with photos, videos, and achievements. [Click here to learn more.]
Accessibility
Q: How accessible are the kiosks?
A: Our kiosks support translation in over 160 languages and include ADA accessibility features such as high-contrast modes, adjustable menu heights, and screen reader compatibility.
Customization
Q: Can the kiosk interface be customized?
A: Yes. Schools can fully tailor the interface with logos, colors, images, videos, and custom menu layouts to reflect their unique brand identity.
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