University-Specific Applications

Price: Free
Downloads: Varies
For: Varies; most available for iPhone and Android
Available at: Stanford, MIT, and others

Such schools as Stanford, University of Texas-Austin, and MIT, among others, have launched applications to keep students in touch with their campuses. Most of the iPhone apps feature news, sports, event information, campus maps, and directories. Some allow opportunities to offer feedback via polls and messaging, too. When you get to campus—or even earlier—go to iTunes to find out what your school has to offer.