College of the Canyons and Modo launch unified campus app and portal

College of the Canyons has partnered with Modo to roll out a new mobile app and desktop portal that replace legacy systems with a single, connected digital experience. The launch is designed to give students, faculty, staff and visitors faster access to real-time campus tools, services and information.

Why it matters: - College of the Canyons is replacing a fragmented digital setup with a mobile-first platform built to centralize campus access. - The new app and portal are meant to make it easier for more than 40,000 students, along with faculty, staff and guests, to find information and take action in one place. - The launch reflects a broader push in higher education toward more connected, student-centered digital services.

What happened: - College of the Canyons and Modo launched a unified mobile app and desktop portal for the Santa Clarita, California college community. - The new platform replaces the college’s previous portal and mobile app. - The rollout is positioned as Phase 1 of a longer collaboration between the two organizations. - The college serves 40,987 students.

The details: - The platform provides a single experience across mobile and desktop. - Users get personalized, role-based access for students, faculty, staff and guests. - The system includes real-time data integrations and dynamic content. - Campus services are organized through streamlined navigation. - The platform includes integrated events, directory tools and campus resources. - Embedded academic tools include Canvas. - Custom development includes a Campus ID XModule that adds identification functionality directly into the user experience. - Planned additions include integration with Colleague SIS. - Additional custom development is planned. - A Starfish integration is planned to show advisor information.

Between the lines: - The shift away from static links suggests the college wants users to interact with live systems instead of just browse information. - The emphasis on real-time data and role-based access points to a broader move toward more personalized campus technology. - The planned integrations indicate the platform is designed to keep expanding rather than remain a one-time upgrade. - Modo General Manager for Higher Education Andy Umans said the goal is to make it easier for students to navigate campus, stay informed and act when it matters most.

What's next: - College of the Canyons and Modo will continue building out the platform after the Phase 1 launch. - The next updates are expected to bring Colleague SIS, more custom development and Starfish advisor information into the system. - The college plans to keep evolving the platform to support engagement, persistence and retention. - More information is available in the company's social post.