AppointLink is proud to share news of our new partnership with Ellucian, one of the world’s leading providers of software and technology solutions for colleges and universities. As a newly added member of the Ellucian Partner Network, AppointLink’s academic tools – especially our grading solutions for law schools and other complex programs – are now positioned to work more seamlessly with Ellucian’s widely used student information platforms, including Banner and Colleague.

This collaboration expands our ability to support institutions whose grading requirements go beyond what standard student systems offer. Ellucian recognized that AppointLink’s grading tools offer a stronger experience for faculty users – particularly in cases where blind grading, grade normalization, or exam ID functionality are needed. These capabilities are especially valuable to law schools and programs with unique compliance or reporting needs.

Why This Partnership Matters

Ellucian currently works with more than 2,900 institutions across 50 countries and supports the academic journeys of over 20 million students. With decades of experience serving the unique needs of colleges and universities, Ellucian’s software platforms play a central role in helping schools manage enrollment, registration, records, and student success.

By joining Ellucian’s partner ecosystem, AppointLink becomes a recommended option for institutions using Banner or Colleague who may need additional functionality not available within the core student systems. This includes grading workflows that are optimized for faculty and aligned with institutional policies – particularly in legal education, where grading demands tend to be more complex.

What’s Next

AppointLink’s presence at key industry events this year has reinforced the growing interest in specialized academic tools. At the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) annual meeting, we connected with law school leaders who continue to face challenges with grading and administrative workflows. While our partnership with Ellucian was still being explored at that time, the conversations at AALS laid important groundwork. You can read more in our recap: What We Learned at AALS.

More recently, we returned from the AACRAO annual meeting, where system modernization and grading innovation were top of mind for many institutions. We also attended the Ellucian Live conference, where AppointLink was referenced in multiple sessions as a valuable partner offering enhanced grading capabilities – particularly for faculty needs that extend beyond Ellucian’s native tools.

As this partnership continues to develop, we’re working closely with Ellucian’s product and marketing teams to help institutions discover when and how AppointLink can add value. Further integration details may follow, but this collaboration already represents a strong foundation for helping colleges and universities streamline grading with greater confidence and flexibility.

“It’s exciting to see Ellucian recognize the value of our grading tools and bring us into their partner community,” said Tony Forsythe, CEO of AppointLink. “This partnership makes it easier for institutions to get the best of both worlds – robust student information platforms with specialized grading tools that meet the real-world needs of faculty and administrators.”

We look forward to what’s ahead and are proud to collaborate with Ellucian in helping institutions modernize essential academic workflows.

Interested in Learning More?

If your institution is exploring grading solutions that go beyond standard student systems, we’d love to talk. Contact us to schedule a demo or learn how AppointLink can support your academic operations.