Spring is a great time for a refresh and we’ve got a few updates to help you streamline your work and stay ahead. From product improvements to helpful reminders and new resources, this month’s updates are all about making your processes smoother and more efficient.
Take a few minutes to explore what’s new--you might find a simple change that makes a big difference in your day.
Need information we didn't cover in this issue? You can always reach out to your account manager or email us at info@inforeadycorp.com. We're ready to help.
Time is running out to switch to your new InfoReady homepage. If you haven’t submitted your request yet, please do so as soon as possible to avoid delays.
The new homepage delivers a cleaner, more intuitive experience for your users and meets the new federal accessibility requirements that go into effect on April 24.
Get more details in our Support Portal. Last day of legacy homepage: May 1
Breaking Down Information Silos
Disconnected systems create extra work, increase the risk of errors, and make it harder to get a clear picture of what’s happening across your institution. In this article, we break down why information silos are such a persistent challenge and how better data sharing and enrichment across systems of record can help higher education teams reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and create smoother, more connected workflows.
Read the full post at Breaking Down Information Silos.
TRAINING: Getting Started with Migrating to Form Designer Template
April 14 or June 16|1:00pm ET |60 minutes
InfoReady will be retiring the Funding and General templates on 7/1/26.
Join this webinar to get started transitioning any of your current legacy competitions and/or templates to the upgraded Form Designer Template, which includes our latest feature functionality. We will show the migration tool and how to begin building forms based on best practices.
This session is geared toward Administrators that have not yet started the transition process or built forms using the Form Designer Template.
REGISTER FOR APR 14 WEBINAR or REGISTER FOR JUN 16 WEBINAR
May 7 |1:00pm ET |60 minutes
InfoReady will be retiring the Funding and General templates on 7/1/26.
Join this webinar for an in-depth look at all the tools and features the Form Designer Template provides, including conditional logic and hiding fields from reviewers. This session is geared toward Administrators that have started transitioning some of their programs or processes but need to create more advanced forms or want to do a deep dive on their options.
Visit our Support Portal to watch a recording of a previous webinar and access helpful resources.
GETTING STARTED WITH FORM DESIGNER MIGRATION
ADVANCED FORM DESIGNER MIGRATION
Review processes shouldn’t feel chaotic but for many teams, they do. Missed emails, unclear responsibilities, and slow turnaround times can stall even the most important programs.
In our latest blog post, we break down five practical ways to streamline your review process, reduce confusion, and keep everything moving forward without adding more work to your plate. From improving communication to creating more structured workflows, these tips are designed for busy administrators who need results fast.
Read the full article, 5 Ways to Fix Review Processes.
Our April release brings several enhancements designed to give you more control over your processes, improve usability, and prepare your site for what’s next.
Here’s what you'll see:
In addition, we’ve made smaller but meaningful updates, including clearer password messaging, resolving visibility issues for some administrators, and improving how custom terminology appears in generated PDFs.
Reminder: The General and Funding templates are being retired at the end of June 2026. Now is the time to begin upgrading to the Form Designer to ensure your future opportunities run smoothly.
Those "little tasks" websites make you do in order to confirm you are indeed a human can be annoying. Here's a quick game to show the robot you're not going to be tricked. I'm Not a Robot
(Tip: If you want more simple games to pass the time in those long department meetings, go to neal.fun.)