Higher Education

Commerce

Connected dining, retail, and point-of-sale management solutions that reduce friction while improving how students and staff engage with campus services.

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Powering Connected Campus Payment Systems

Illumia helps colleges and universities bring dining, retail, and point-of-sale systems together into a single, cloud-based campus commerce system. By connecting transactions, operational data, and service insights, institutions gain clearer visibility, stronger control, and the flexibility to support a wide range of campus needs. 
 

The result is a more consistent, reliable approach to commerce—one that supports modern payment options, simplifies operations behind the scenes, and adapts as student expectations and institutional priorities evolve.

 



Commerce That Connects the Campus

A unified approach to campus dining, retail, and point-of-sale management—designed to support students, empower teams, and scale with institutional needs.

 

Commerce Platforms and Systems

A cloud-based foundation for campus transaction management.

Illumia provides a modern commerce platform that brings campus dining and retail operations together under a single, connected framework. This approach helps institutions support a wide range of campus services while maintaining consistency, reliability, and control across locations. 
By centralizing campus point-of-sale systems and insights, teams can operate more confidently today and scale their programs over time—without adding unnecessary complexity.
  • Cloud-based campus POS system supporting dining and retail environments
  • Support for fixed, mobile, and self-service registers across campus locations
  • Centralized configuration for menus, pricing, and locations
  • Real-time visibility into sales, inventory, and activity across systems
  • Scalable architecture designed to support institutions of all sizes
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Customer and Retail Experiences

Fast, convenient transactions—anywhere on campus.

Illumia supports engaging retail and dining experiences that help students move easily through their day. By enabling flexible ways to interact with campus services, institutions can meet expectations for speed, convenience, and choice—without sacrificing consistency or control. 
 
This connected approach allows campuses to reinforce their brand, encourage participation, and deliver reliable experiences across dining, retail, and auxiliary locations.

  • Mobile and contactless ordering for campus dining and retail
  • Self-service and cashless checkout options that reduce lines and wait times
  • Consistent, branded experiences across dining halls, cafés, and campus stores
  • Loyalty programs, incentives, and engagement tools that encourage repeat use
  • Flexible, integrated campus commerce platform designed to adapt to evolving student expectations

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Operations and Performance

Insight that enhances service and drives sustainable growth

Illumia connects point-of-sale and purchasing data across dining and retail operations to provide a clearer view of how services perform day to day. With access to timely, actionable insights, teams can make informed adjustments that improve efficiency, service quality, and overall performance. 
 
By replacing manual reporting with centralized visibility, institutions are better equipped to plan ahead, respond to changing demand, and support sustainable growth over time.
  • Real-time visibility into student payment systems performance and demand patterns
  • Centralized dashboards for monitoring activity across dining and retail locations
  • Configurable reporting to support operational and leadership decision-making
  • Data-driven tools to optimize staffing, inventory, and service delivery
  • Reduced manual effort through connected systems and automated insights

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Payments and Transactions

Secure, seamless transactions across campus.

Illumia supports reliable, compliant campus payment experiences across dining, retail, and point-of-sale environments. 

By accommodating a wide range of payment methods and interaction models, institutions can meet student expectations while maintaining security and consistency across campus. 
 
With built-in protections and scalable transaction processing, campuses are well positioned to manage risk, support compliance, and grow their commerce programs over time.
  • Support for meal plans, stored value accounts, credit cards, and contactless payments
  • Secure payment processing across dining, retail, and point-of-sale environments
  • Flexible payment options for in-person, mobile, and online transactions
  • Built-in security practices that help reduce risk and support compliance
  • Scalable transaction infrastructure designed to grow with campus needs

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Commerce Platforms and Systems

A cloud-based foundation for campus transaction management.

Illumia provides a modern commerce platform that brings campus dining and retail operations together under a single, connected framework. This approach helps institutions support a wide range of campus services while maintaining consistency, reliability, and control across locations. 
By centralizing campus point-of-sale systems and insights, teams can operate more confidently today and scale their programs over time—without adding unnecessary complexity.
  • Cloud-based campus POS system supporting dining and retail environments
  • Support for fixed, mobile, and self-service registers across campus locations
  • Centralized configuration for menus, pricing, and locations
  • Real-time visibility into sales, inventory, and activity across systems
  • Scalable architecture designed to support institutions of all sizes
Speak to an Expert

Customer and Retail Experiences

Fast, convenient transactions—anywhere on campus.

Illumia supports engaging retail and dining experiences that help students move easily through their day. By enabling flexible ways to interact with campus services, institutions can meet expectations for speed, convenience, and choice—without sacrificing consistency or control. 
 
This connected approach allows campuses to reinforce their brand, encourage participation, and deliver reliable experiences across dining, retail, and auxiliary locations.

  • Mobile and contactless ordering for campus dining and retail
  • Self-service and cashless checkout options that reduce lines and wait times
  • Consistent, branded experiences across dining halls, cafés, and campus stores
  • Loyalty programs, incentives, and engagement tools that encourage repeat use
  • Flexible, integrated campus commerce platform designed to adapt to evolving student expectations

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Operations and Performance

Insight that enhances service and drives sustainable growth

Illumia connects point-of-sale and purchasing data across dining and retail operations to provide a clearer view of how services perform day to day. With access to timely, actionable insights, teams can make informed adjustments that improve efficiency, service quality, and overall performance. 
 
By replacing manual reporting with centralized visibility, institutions are better equipped to plan ahead, respond to changing demand, and support sustainable growth over time.
  • Real-time visibility into student payment systems performance and demand patterns
  • Centralized dashboards for monitoring activity across dining and retail locations
  • Configurable reporting to support operational and leadership decision-making
  • Data-driven tools to optimize staffing, inventory, and service delivery
  • Reduced manual effort through connected systems and automated insights

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Payments and Transactions

Secure, seamless transactions across campus.

Illumia supports reliable, compliant campus payment experiences across dining, retail, and point-of-sale environments. 

By accommodating a wide range of payment methods and interaction models, institutions can meet student expectations while maintaining security and consistency across campus. 
 
With built-in protections and scalable transaction processing, campuses are well positioned to manage risk, support compliance, and grow their commerce programs over time.
  • Support for meal plans, stored value accounts, credit cards, and contactless payments
  • Secure payment processing across dining, retail, and point-of-sale environments
  • Flexible payment options for in-person, mobile, and online transactions
  • Built-in security practices that help reduce risk and support compliance
  • Scalable transaction infrastructure designed to grow with campus needs

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Commerce That Keeps Campus Moving

When commerce systems work together, campuses operate more smoothly—and students benefit at every interaction.
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$53B
Transactions facilitated annually
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