16+ features that competitors charge $2K–$3K add-ons for. All included in every plan.
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Live Stage Experience NEW
One QR scan at the stage entrance triggers everything in real-time: ceremony slide on venue screens, name pronunciation through speakers, broadcast-quality lower-third on livestream, and check-in — all synchronized.
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Campus SSO / SAML NEW
Students log in with their university credentials — Shibboleth, ADFS, Okta, Azure AD, CAS, Google Workspace. No separate accounts. IT teams approve, students click once.
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SIS Integration API NEW
Connect Banner, PeopleSoft, Jenzabar, or any SIS that can call a webhook. Push eligible graduates directly into GradFare. No more CSV exports and manual data entry.
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Advanced Analytics NEW
Real-time attendance dashboards, check-in velocity charts, ceremony readiness scores, peak hour detection, and exportable CSV reports for your board or accreditation.
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AI Name Pronunciation
Every graduate records their own name pronunciation. AI-generated phonetic text + student voice recording ensures every name is read correctly on stage. No more awkward pauses.
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Student Self-Service Portal
Every student gets a unique link — no app, no account. They add guests, record their name, order regalia, submit ceremony slides, and manage invitations from any device.
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QR Check-in + Offline Mode
Staff scan QR codes with their phone camera. Works offline too — download ticket data before the event, scan without WiFi, sync when connectivity returns. Perfect for outdoor venues.
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Virtual Ceremony Slides
Each graduate submits a photo, degree, honors, and personal quote. The slideshow plays on venue screens or livestream — 8 seconds of screen time per student. Admin reviews and orders all slides.
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Ticket Waitlist & Lottery
Students request extra tickets through their portal. Run a fair random lottery to distribute available seats. Automatic notifications when tickets are granted.
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Regalia Ordering
Students order caps, gowns, stoles, honor cords, and hoods through their portal. Admin gets size breakdowns for bulk purchasing. Track orders from pending to picked up.
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Email & SMS Notifications
Send portal links, ticket confirmations, check-in alerts, and event reminders via email and SMS. Branded templates. Bulk send to all students or targeted groups.
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Smart Data Import
Upload from Excel, CSV, or paste directly. GradFare auto-detects 40+ column name variations — however your registrar formats the data, it just works.
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Seating & Program Builder
Create venue sections with capacity limits. Build your full ceremony agenda with speakers, music, awards, and timing. Real-time fill tracking. No more over-booked sections.
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Print-Ready PDF Tickets
Beautiful tickets with QR codes, guest names, and seat assignments. Print one or batch-print thousands. Students also get digital tickets via email and SMS.
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Custom School Branding
Your school colors, logo, and name everywhere — student portal, tickets, emails, ceremony slides. Students see YOUR brand, not a generic tool.
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Live Countdown Timer
A beautiful countdown on both admin dashboard and student portal builds excitement. Days, hours, minutes, seconds until the big moment.
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