Transact Campus Commerce
Campus dining, retail, and point-of-sale management solutions for higher education
Streamline purchasing across campus by implementing a cloud-based ecosystem for dining, retail, and point-of-sale solutions. Provide students with contactless and mobile ordering options, as well as a cashierless checkout experience.
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Gen Z shifting demands for college experience
As per Campus ID News, mobile-driven experiences are becoming a crucial factor for students when selecting a college.
Our research agrees, with 74% of students believing this would create a better college experience.
Students experience one-click purchasing from their favorite online retailer, the ability to schedule payments directly from their phone, the option to pay through the account or card of their choice anywhere and at any time, and the ability to expect visibility and transparency throughout the entire transaction.
So, many students expect colleges to provide a consumer-like experience. Students believe that considering ease of payment is essential when rating colleges.
Institutions are under immense pressure to improve their operational efficiency, cope with staffing shortages, and meet the expectations of students who are looking for a more connected and mobile-centric campus experience.
Join 450+ schools streamlining the acceptance of contactless payments across campus with one centralized, cloud-native solution and giving students a feature-rich shopping experience with Transact Cloud POS.
School Benefits
- One unified solution to process, prioritize, and fulfill any retail transaction from any supported device
- Exportable data for easy accounting
- On-the-fly scheduling and menu changes across all ordering channels
- Intuitive dashboard for viewing 60+ standard reports
Student Benefits
- Convenient and continuous mobile payment experience across campus
- Multiple payment options that include debit card, credit card, and Campus ID accounts
- Choose the way you want to order: cashier, mobile ordering, or kiosk
- Reduced wait times and faster transaction processing
- Enhanced financial management and visibility of campus-wide transactions
Our research discovered a major issue for college students on campus. On some campuses they are unable to use their phones for tuition or food payments.
Give your students what they CRAVE—a fast, secure ordering experience from their mobile phones.
Now, with 240+ institutions and 1,950+ locations implementing Transact Mobile Ordering, will your school be next?
School Benefits
- Maximize activity/revenue at on-campus dining facilities
- Increase student satisfaction and engagement
- Support a contactless experience for your students
- Boost the image of the school with innovative services
- Upsell, cross-sell, create promotions, and encourage student purchases
- Create opportunities for schools to penetrate new markets and industries that are primarily online ordering-based, such as events, giving campus administrators and sellers a competitive edge with our Web Ordering integration
Student Benefits
- Ability to customize orders from on-campus locations
- Enable contactless ordering and pickup with optional third-party locker integration
- Receive notifications during every step of the ordering process—wait times, delivery, and pickup
- Review nutritional information
- Earn loyalty points and receive notifications of special student benefits and offers
Transact has integrated with Amazon to bring frictionless shopping to campus stores. From streamlining student payments with Transact Mobile Ordering to analyzing rich insights with Transact Cloud POS, Transact offers smooth integration with Just Walk Out technology at every touchpoint.
School Benefits
- Holistic store analytics that help you optimize efficiency and revenue beyond POS
- Improve labor efficiency and free up staff to focus on higher-value tasks
- Flexible, scalable design to support different environments, needs, and customer volumes
- Amazon can easily integrate into your campus with Transact Mobile Ordering
Student Benefits
- Familiar, fast, and secure payment experience using information already stored in their Transact Mobile Ordering account
- A quick and convenient way to shop and get on with their day
Transact Kiosks + Transact Cloud POS enables one place to manage campus-wide transactions, items, pricing, and reporting.
Self-service kiosks on campus let busy students quickly order, scan, and pay for small purchases, making it convenient for them. These kiosks can be freestanding or mounted on walls, tables, or counters.
Offering a contactless experience can help businesses keep shoppers engaged and satisfied. By reducing wait times and streamlining the ordering process, kiosks can help increase revenue and improve customer loyalty.
School Benefits
- Save on labor costs with fewer cashiers
- Encourage purchases with personalized message displays
- Increase revenue with the ability to upsell, display banners, and ads
- Multiple payment options, including debit card, credit card, and Campus ID accounts
Student Benefits
- Quick transactions—no waiting in line
- Multiple payment options including debit card, credit card, and Campus ID accounts
Transact Registers and Transact Cloud POS can integrate and manage cash registers on the campus. This includes retail stores, fast-casual restaurants, concession stands, food trucks, and more.
Our cloud-based POS system enables staff to handle campus-wide transactions, manage items, pricing, and reporting from a centralized location. Real-time sales data is accessible to staff, providing valuable insights into product offerings and pricing.
Transact Registers makes it easy to update menus and prices, keeping all registers up-to-date.
School Benefits
- Enable Transact Campus Commerce POS devices
- Provide cost-effective pop-up and portable POS stations for queue-busting, food trucks, and more with our fully mobile tablet options
- Support peripherals, including scanners, card readers, scales, terminals, and more
Student Benefits
- Multiple payment options including debit card, credit card, and Campus ID card
- Fast service and convenient locations
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Transact + CBORD with USEFULL makes reducing plastic for your campus dining program effortless with their stainless steel, plastic-free takeout containers. USEFULL's sustainable packaging program engages students, streamlines dining operations, and measures your campus's environmental impact. The trackable takeout containers provide students with an excellent dining experience while saving money for your school's budget.
School Benefits
- Everything your campus needs comes from one vendor
- Integrates with your campus card and delivery programs
- Less expensive than buying single-use plastics
- No hefty up-front investment
- Savings impact increases over time
- Trackable containers for easier food-service operations
- Custom dashboards give you the real-time data
Student Benefits
- Intuitive and engaging mobile app with 24/7 help desk access
- Connected to their student ID card or Transact Mobile Credential
- Thermal containers keep food/drinks to temp and are never mistaken for trash
- Built-in accountability with a >99% return rate
Give today's students an effortless and convenient on-campus and off-campus purchasing experience. Provide them multiple payment options through integrated terminals accepting mobile ID cards or Mobile Credential.
Students can use it to make cashless payments for items such as books, sports events, and food at university-approved stores.
School Benefits
- Integrated reports and accounting of transactions for the school and merchant
- Extending cashless payments to university-approved off-campus merchants
Student Benefits
- Secure transactions with no need to carry cash
- Stored value to facilitate purchases anytime, anywhere
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Transact 360° 2025: Rocking Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration
March 27, 2025
Las Vegas is no stranger to show-stopping performances, and Transact 360° 2025 was no exception! Hosted at the stunning Red Rock Casino, this year’s conference delivered an electrifying experience filled with innovation, collaboration, and celebration. With the theme "Innovate, Integrate, and Inspire," attendees from across the country gathered to discuss the future of campus technology and student experiences—all while rocking out in true Red Rock style.
Here’s a backstage pass to the top five moments that had the audience on their feet:
🎤 Top 5 Highlights from Transact 360° 2025
- "Shark Tank" Meets Campus Innovation: Daymond John Rocks the Stage
Nothing energizes a crowd like an inspiring keynote, and this year, Daymond John delivered! The FUBU founder and Shark Tank investor captivated the audience with his journey of entrepreneurship, resilience, and branding.
His key takeaway? Adaptability is the foundation of success—a message that hit home for institutions navigating the ever-changing world of campus technology. He also emphasized the critical role of financial literacy for students, professionals, and institutions alike. Understanding money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about empowerment, opportunity, and shaping the future. - New Product Launches
We introduced Transact Insights for Campus Commerce, our brand-new, cloud-based analytics platform that’s transforming campus dining and retail operations! It brings all your Commerce data into one place, showing real-time insights through intuitive reports and dashboards. Clients are already calling it a "game-changer," with rave reviews about how it helps improve everything from staffing to inventory to sales. Whether you’re a data newbie or a pro, it’s got something for everyone, including a seamless connection to tools like Power BI for even deeper analysis. The launch got everyone talking, and we’re thrilled about how Transact Insights is sparking excitement and helping campus commerce teams operate more efficiently!
- Thought Leadership Sessions: Industry Insights That Resonate
This year, Transact 360° featured a lineup of thought leadership sessions designed to give higher ed professionals actionable insights. Key sessions included:
🎸 “What’s Your Data Telling You” a client discussion around Transact Insights, our new Commerce analytics & reporting platform, highlighting how universities can turn that data into actionable strategies to improve both the student experience and campus operations.
🎸 "Bridging the Gap: Integrating CBORD & Transact" – The energy was electric as attendees packed the room to hear what’s next from the minds shaping the future of campus technology! Following CBORD’s December 2024 product roadmap webinar, Transact + CBORD leaders returned to dive deeper, answer the most pressing questions, and reveal what’s ahead for each solution. It was real talk on how these developments will impact your campus. Get ready for bold visions and exciting innovations
🎸 “Navigating Higher Ed Payments in 2025” - a deep dive into cross-industry payments trends that Higher Education can adopt now to stay at the forefront of innovation, create an exceptional student experience, and enable staff to do more with less. - Transact Distinction Awards: Honoring the Rock Stars of Campus Tech
Every great tour needs an award show, and the Distinction Awards recognized the best in class! Institutions that pushed boundaries, enhanced student experiences, and redefined campus commerce took center stage.
🏆 New Client of Distinction: University of Mount Olive, Southwestern Oregon Community College
🏆 Student Experience Leaders: Wingate University, Wayne State University, Doane University
🏆 Marketing & Outreach: UNC Charlotte
🏆 Innovation Award: Colorado School of Mines, University of Alabama
🏆 Partner of the Year: Ellucian
🏆 Innovation Partner: USEFULL
🏆 Tommy Eubanks Excellence in Partnership: Brian Krause, Progressive Technologies - "Rock of All Ages" Party: A Night to Remember
T360 isn’t just about innovation—it’s about celebrating the incredible higher ed community that makes it all happen! The Rock of All Ages-themed party brought attendees together for a night of nostalgia, live music, and high-energy networking. It was the perfect way to close out the event with a bang!
We won’t give away all of our party tricks, but there may have been a KISS band reunion, and some attendees may have fulfilled their lifelong urge of getting a tattoo? You will have to ask around or scour the internet for those details. We keep those under wraps, and you will have to attend future conferences to experience how much fun we have!
View our image gallery of all the fun!
Top Sponsors: The Power Behind the Performance
A huge shout-out to our top sponsors who helped make Transact 360° 2025 an unforgettable event:
🎤 Genea – Delivering smart building solutions to streamline campus operations.
🎤 TransferMate – Simplifying global payments for higher education institutions.
🎤 ASSA ABLOY – Providing advanced security solutions for modern campuses.
🎤 USEFULL – Leading the way in sustainable solutions for campus communities.
🎤 Anthology – Empowering data-driven decisions across the student lifecycle.
🎤 Allegion – Enhancing campus safety through secure access innovations.
🎤 Salto Systems – Revolutionizing access control with flexible, smart technologies.
These industry leaders played a crucial role in fostering discussions, showcasing innovations, and creating new opportunities for campuses nationwide!
What to Look Forward to in 2026: Taking the Show to Nashville!
The 2025 T360 tour may have ended, but the next show is already in the works! In 2026 we are heading to Nashville, the Music City, for what promises to be the most innovative, insightful, and high-energy conference yet.
A Fully Combined CBORD UGC and Transact 360° Experience
For the first time, Transact + CBORD User Conference 2026 will be a fully combined event, bringing together two powerhouse communities in campus technology. This integration will provide an even broader range of sessions, networking opportunities, and technology showcases that cater to both Transact and CBORD clients. Expect deeper collaborations, expanded solution insights, and a truly unified vision for the future of campus technology.
Here’s what attendees can expect:
🧨 Insightful Keynotes: More industry leaders, more insights, and more inspiration!
💥 Expanded Exhibit Hall: Expecting over 45+ vendors showcasing cutting-edge campus technology.
🤝 Enhanced Networking Opportunities: Meet the best minds in the industry and create partnerships that last.
🤠 Live Music & Nashville Vibes: Because no conference in Nashville is complete without some live country!
Whether you’re a higher ed leader, campus technologist, or industry partner, Transact + CBORD User Conference 2026 will be the ultimate destination for campus innovation.
Join Us for the Next Show!
Did you miss out on Transact 360° 2025? Don’t worry—the encore is coming to Nashville in 2026! Stay tuned for registration details and get ready to turn up the volume on campus technology.
Keep and eye on our website for more details.
See you in Nashville!
Game Changing Results
21.7M
Mobile ordering transactions processed in 2024
540+
Institutions served
$1.7B+
Transactions through Transact Campus Commerce in 2024
What schools are saying about Transact Campus Commerce
University of Findlay
The University of Findlay partners with Transact to create an engaging, mobile-centric campus experience.
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Appalachian State University
App State chose Transact Cloud POS and Transact Platinum+ level support to have a cloud-based POS system & upgraded support.
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University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh students use a single NFC-enabled mobile ID credential to access campus buildings and make purchases.
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Utah State University
Transact Mobile Ordering has transformed the way student groups at Utah State University (USU) organize and manage their events
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Xavier University
University of Montana
Read how the University of Montana enhanced campus-wide student dining with Transact Cloud POS, increasing the speed of service, providing open-check functionality, and improving the student experience.
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TAMUC
Learn how the one-card campus has enabled TAMUC to implement services including meal plans, vending, sporting events, flex spending, and off campus programs - all accessed through their TAMUC Lion Card.
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