Topia provides connectedness for learners at every stage of their education journey through campus tours, orientation events, immersive cohort learning, embedded academic resources, career fairs and more.
Students churn when they don’t feel a sense of belonging
Pre-term retention
A high % of registered students never attend the first day
Participation Period
Students dropped if don’t engage within the first few weeks
Multiple Term Retention
Significant dropout leading up tothe end of the 3rd term
Immersive social learning
Students interact in a virtual world, fostering a sense of community
Engagement through Collaboration
Virtual spaces for campus tours, orientation, cohort learning, and career fairs
Proximity Video Chat
Learners move between conversations based on their avatar’s proximity to others.
Customizable Environments
Tailor virtual spaces and integrate curriculum for social learning.
Persistently Available
Students join whenever best fits their busy schedule
Replicates Real-World Interactions
Proximity-based connections in virtual spaces
Fosters Community
Strengthen bonds with many-to-many group interactions
Empowers self-facilitation
Students navigate their own social journeys
Improves Outcomes
Collaborative environments for educators and administrators
Supports Adult Learners
Career-advancing interactions within their time constraints
Browser-Based
No downloads or special hardware required
Spatial Video Chat
Enables proximity-based small group interactions
Multiple Communication Modes
Options for audio, video, text chat, and avatar interactions
AI-Enhanced Moderation
Ensures a safe and respectful environment
Scalable Infrastructure
Supports thousands of users in multiple worlds
Customizable Design
Easy world modification and bespoke creations
Robust Analytics
Insights on engagement and social connection trends
Enterprise Security
Integrates to SSO identity provider for access control
Admin Dashboard
Tools for managing settings, users, and open/close times
LMS Integration
Social learning journeys with embedded curriculum
SDK and Open API
Enables custom development and integrations
FERPA Compliant
Ensures student privacy and security
Provide students with spaces for community engagement that foster a sense of belonging
Admissions Fairs and Open Houses
Engage prospective students
New Student Orientation
Facilitate connection and community, while enabling cohort-based learning
Student Clubs and Student Unions
Foster engagement with dynamic, continuously available spaces for student organizations
Study Groups and Tutoring
Virtual library for collaboration
Career-advancing opportunities that fit within adult learners’ time constraints
Connect with Alumni and Professionals
Group conversations and interactions with embedded careerresources that enhance professional development and careeroutcomes
Job Fairs and Networking Events
Students move between booths hosted by industry professionals and alumni
Alumni Engagement
Virtual reunions, homecoming events, and clubs
Real-time connection and active participation help learners buildcommunity, which leads to high engagement and increased retention.Dedicated deployments typically see:
Frequent Engagement
3-5 sessions per week per participant
Extended Interaction
27-44 minutes average session length
High Engagement
85-95% interact with in-world activities and apps
Active Participation
45-55% of participants send 1+ chat message weekly