Preparing Your Campus Network for Admissions Season
Device counts and portal traffic spike at admissions. Here is how to prepare.
Admissions season brings a surge of activity: online applications, payment portals, counselling sessions, campus visits and new students arriving with multiple devices. Networks that work fine the rest of the year can struggle.
Expect more devices
New students arrive with phones, laptops and tablets. Ensure DHCP pools, authentication systems and access points can handle the increase.
Protect admissions portals
Online applications and payment portals must stay available. Load-test them, use CDNs and ensure DDoS protection.
Increase bandwidth temporarily
Some providers offer temporary bandwidth boosts during peak periods.
Prepare authentication
Pre-create accounts for new students or provide simple onboarding processes. Help desks should be staffed for login issues.
Visitor Wi-Fi
Parents and prospective students touring campus need simple guest access.
Hostel readiness
Test hostel coverage before students arrive and resolve dead zones.
Communication
Provide clear instructions on how to connect, with QR codes and help desk details.
Monitoring
Watch network performance closely during peak days and respond quickly to issues.
Review afterwards
Capture lessons learned for next year's admissions.
The bottom line
Preparation ensures a smooth experience for applicants, parents and new students. UbiFi helps campuses scale networks for admissions season.
Learn more about Campus Connect from UbiFi, or talk to our team.
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