Noodle Companion
Build community and amplify the reach of your people with real-time, human-centered support at scale.
Book a DemoCompanion Extends Your Team’s Support, So No Learner Falls Through the Gaps.
Students want immediate answers, safe spaces to ask sensitive questions, and a deeper sense of belonging. But too often, they encounter:
- Confusion around deadlines, resources, or policies
- Delayed responses when support is most urgent
- A sense of isolation in hybrid or online environments
- Missed opportunities for early intervention
At the same time, institutions are being asked to do more with less—support more learners with fewer staff and tighter budgets. Meet Noodle Companion.
Always On. In Your Voice. Built for Higher Ed.
Companion is a suite of fully integrated, AI-powered assistants trained on your institution’s voice, policies, and priorities. Not a replacement for your team. A multiplier of its impact. Available 24/7, it helps students get the answers and nudges they need—while your team retains visibility and control.
- Offers real-time answers across academic, financial, tech, wellness, and career domains
- Sends smart nudges to promote engagement, wellbeing, and academic progress
- Connects learners to resources, peers, and human advisors when needed
- Scales meaningful support—without increasing headcount
Designed for the Gaps That Matter
Where Companion Makes a Difference:
Inside Your Platforms
In LMS or embeddable in any portal, available 24/7, with your tone, branding, and policies built in.
In the Classroom
Nudges students on deadlines, attendance, and engagement.
Through a Community Commons
Connects learners with class- and affinity-based channels, mentors, and real-time collaboration.
During Advising & Support
Bridges academic, financial, and wellness guidance.
A Digital Community Hub
Included with Companion is a social space where learners meet, share ideas, and feel supported. It is easy and familiar to use. Think chat-style interaction designed for student success right in the LMS.
- Real-time channels for courses, interests, and identity groups
- Peer-to-peer messaging that deepens connection
- AI-powered suggestions for mentors, resources, and support
- Embedded forums and shared assignments that unify learning and community
By bridging the social and academic divide, Companion creates a more connected, engaged learner experience.
What You Get
Everything you need to deliver seamless, scalable, student-centered support—built right in. Companion is ready to plug into your ecosystem from day one, with features purpose-built to extend your team’s capacity, reduce staff burden, and foster a stronger sense of community. Each element is designed to enhance engagement, improve outcomes, and ensure no student is left behind.
24/7 Smart Support
Always-on help—academic, tech, wellness, and more
Custom Persona
Built with your tone, brand, and ethos (e.g., mascot or staff figure)
Community Commons
Community-first collaboration space with AI suggestions
Multidomain Knowledge
Support across all key student service areas
Performance Monitoring
Staff can review trends, surface risks, and adjust content
Proactive Engagement
Sends nudges for missed classes, inactivity, or upcoming tasks
Value to Your Institution
- Extend staff capacity—without expanding your team
- Deliver consistent, judgment-free support 24/7
- Improve student retention with early, personalized outreach
- Strengthen belonging through community-powered tools
- Gain insights into student behavior, gaps, and emerging needs
- Modernize student experience aligned to your goals and identity
Implementation & Support
Your Companion investment includes:
- Data Connectors to securely supply agents with context for personalization
- LMS Integration via LTI, with secure data connections
- Community Commons fully embedded for real-time collaboration
- Multidomain AI Training in course planning, tech, and wellness
- Proactive Engagement Engine tailored to your calendar and student journey
- 25 Hours of Launch Support with our Student Support and Learning Design experts
- Quarterly Performance Reviews with actionable engagement insights
- Scalable Pricing
Want to see Companion in action? Let’s talk.
We’ll show how it can extend your support, strengthen student success, and bring your community to life inside and outside the LMS.