Academic Catalog Management
Transform Your Academic Catalog into a Dynamic Digital Experience.
Designed for Today’s Institutions. Built for a Digital-First Campus.
Academic Catalog Management for Colleges and Universities
Platform Features
Everything You Need to Power a Modern Academic Catalog
From program discovery to real-time updates, Navigator helps institutions turn static catalogs into interactive enrollment tools.
Student Experience
Mobile-First Program Search
Students can instantly search by major, degree type, department, or career path that's optimized for phones and tablets.
Interactive Course & Program Pages
Rich program pages with videos, outcomes, course lists, and direct links to apply or request info.
Smart Filters & Guided Exploration
Help undecided students discover programs based on interests, career goals, or academic strengths.
Accessibility Built In
WCAG-aligned design ensures all students with disabilities can navigate with ease.
Institution Control
Real-Time Catalog Updates
Make changes instantly with no more waiting for annual PDF updates or outdated information online.
Department-Level Editing
Allow academic departments to update their own program and course information with approval workflows.
Course & Program Database
One source of truth for programs, courses, prerequisites, and descriptions across your website.
Version History & Archiving
Keep historical catalogs stored and accessible for accreditation and compliance needs.
Enrollment & Insights
Program Interest Tracking
See which majors, programs, and courses are getting the most student engagement.
Admissions Integration Ready
Connect program pages to inquiry forms, CRM systems, and application portals.
Recruitment Campaign Support
Create custom program landing pages for marketing campaigns and outreach efforts.
Data-Driven Decision Support
Use engagement data to guide recruitment focus, program marketing, and enrollment strategy.
Onboard Your Institution to a Dynamic Catalog
Navigator Catalog is designed to simplify academic catalog management for colleges and universities managing complex curriculum, policies, and compliance requirements.
Our process for converting your static PDFs or Word documents into a modern, interactive catalog is structured, collaborative, and designed to make the transition smooth and stress-free.
01
Discovery & Planning
- Learn how your current catalog or handbook is managed
- Identify departments, programs, policies, and special sections
- Discuss approval workflows and update responsibilities
- Define goals
02
Content Collection
- Current catalog PDFs or Word documents
- Department and program descriptions
- Course lists and degree requirements
- Policies, procedures, and student handbook content
- Faculty/staff directory information (optional)
03
Platform Setup & Design
- Set up your branded catalog under your domain
- Apply your school’s colors, fonts, and visual identity
- Configure search, filters, and navigation
- Create sections for programs, courses, departments, policies, and more
04
Content Migration
- Converts static text into searchable, structured entries
- Links programs to courses and departments
- Formats policies for easy reading and navigation
- Embeds images, videos, or documents if desired
05
Review & Revisions
- Check program and course accuracy
- Verify policies and handbook sections
- Request wording updates or layout adjustments
- Ensure everything matches your official records
06
Training Your Staff
- Edit course descriptions
- Update program requirements
- Add new policies or announcements
- Publish changes instantly
07
Launch Your New Catalog
- A fully searchable, interactive academic catalog or handbook
- A system that can be updated anytime
- A modern experience students actually enjoy using
08
Ongoing Support
- Technical support
- Platform updates and security
- Assistance with large content updates
- Feature enhancements as your needs grow
Frequently Asked Questions
Most projects take 4–8 weeks, depending on the size of your catalog and how quickly content is reviewed. Smaller handbooks can be completed faster, while large academic catalogs with many programs may take a bit longer.
No. We use your existing catalog or handbook content and transform it into a structured, searchable digital format. You can update or improve wording during the review phase if you’d like, but it’s not required.
Yes. After launch, your team can easily:
- Edit course descriptions
- Update program requirements
- Add new policies or handbook sections
- Publish changes instantly
- No technical experience is needed, and we provide training.
You can keep it available for download if needed. Many institutions choose to offer the PDF as an archive while directing students to the new interactive version as the primary source.
Yes. We include live training sessions and recorded guidance so your team feels confident managing updates after launch.
We offer ongoing support that can include:
- Technical maintenance
- Security updates
- Help with large content changes
- Feature enhancements as your needs grow
- We stay your partner, not just your vendor.
Yes. Your dynamic catalog can live under your existing domain or a subdomain, making it fully integrated with your institution’s website.
Yes. Your catalog will use your school colors, fonts, logos, and visual style so it feels like a seamless part of your website.
Yes. The catalog is fully responsive and designed to work smoothly on phones, tablets, and desktops, making it easy for students to browse anywhere.
That’s one of the biggest advantages. Your staff can update information anytime instead of waiting for the next print or PDF revision.
Absolutely. The platform includes powerful search and filtering tools, allowing users to quickly find programs, departments, courses, and policies without flipping through pages.
Yes. The system can house academic programs, courses, policies, procedures, and handbook content all in one organized, searchable platform.