Case Study: Northeastern University simplifies graduate registration with ZeroDegrees Inc

Northeastern Registration UX Case Study

Northeastern University faced a significant challenge with its antiquated graduate school registration system. Students had to navigate unstructured data buried in multiple PDFs across different websites, making the process of finding and registering for classes complex and burdensome. The university partnered with ZeroDegrees Inc to reimagine and simplify this experience.

ZeroDegrees Inc addressed the challenge by creating a single-page application that provided students with a clear, coherent view of their curriculum. The solution focused on answering students' core questions about their progress and requirements through an intuitive interface and information visualizations. The result was a vastly improved user experience that gave students clarity and control over their registration. Students reported the new system felt consumer-forward and was easier to use than many commercial checkout experiences, earning praise from both graduate students and advisors.

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