Case Study: Loyola University New Orleans simplifies study abroad discovery with Terra Dotta

Loyola University New Orleans streamlines 300+ study abroad programs with Terra Dotta

Loyola University New Orleans, a private Jesuit university, faced the challenge of helping students navigate its complex portfolio of over 300 study abroad programs. The existing website was difficult to use, requiring students to interpret unfamiliar terminology and find information themselves, which often led to confusion and a high volume of basic inquiries for its small Center for International Education staff. To address this, they partnered with vendor Terra Dotta and utilized its Site Builder tool and Dottan Designer service.

The solution involved a complete website redesign with Terra Dotta, centered around a guided program discovery quiz that helped students narrow options based on their interests. This shifted the site from simply presenting information to actively guiding decisions. The results were immediate, with a noticeable reduction in routine student inquiries within two weeks of launch. This reclaimed capacity allowed staff to focus on higher-value tasks like event planning and marketing, and made advising appointments far more productive and efficient.

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