The OCU Journey

Student Journey

Mapping the full student experience to understand each stage, the systems involved, key touchpoints, and opportunities for improvement.

Student Experience · September 2026
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Awareness

The prospective student encounters OCU for the first time through marketing, referrals, search, social media, churches, events, or community relationships.

Student Need

Understand who OCU is and determine whether the university is worth exploring further.

Experience Outcome

A credible first impression that motivates the prospective student to explore.

Key Touchpoints
MarketingWebsiteSocial MediaSearchEventsReferrals
Systems Ecosystem

One journey across multiple platforms.

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Discover Website

How prospective students find and understand OCU.

Manage Populi

Admissions, enrollment, records and student administration.

Learn Canvas

Courses, content, assignments and faculty interaction.

Belong Community

Alumni relationships and continued engagement.

Guiding Principle

The student should never have to understand OCU's technology ecosystem. The technology ecosystem should understand the student's journey.