> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.deandesk.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to DeanDesk

> The all-in-one platform for schools, course creators, and educational organizations.

DeanDesk gives your institution everything it needs to run in one place: admissions, courses, billing, communication, and a branded mobile app — without stitching together separate tools.

Whether you run a school, a test prep academy, a course business, or a community organization, DeanDesk provides a complete ecosystem. Your institution is managed from `deandesk.com/dashboard`, and each school you create gets its own portal at **yourschool.deandesk.com** (or your own custom domain) where students, parents, and teachers interact.

<Info>
  DeanDesk uses a two-level hierarchy: **Institutions** own and manage one or more **Schools**. Read [Institutions & Schools](/getting-started/institutions-and-schools) to understand how these levels work and their separate entry points.
</Info>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Institutions & Schools" icon="building" href="/getting-started/institutions-and-schools">
    Understand the two-level hierarchy and entry points.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Create your platform and invite your first users in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Initial Setup" icon="gear" href="/setup/calendar">
    Configure your academic calendar, users, courses, and payments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Learning Management" icon="book-open" href="/lms/courses">
    Build courses, manage assignments, and track student progress.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Student Management" icon="users" href="/sis/student-records">
    Manage student records, admissions, and billing in one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication" icon="bell" href="/communication/announcements">
    Send announcements and messages to students and families.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile App" icon="mobile" href="/mobile/overview">
    Give your community a native iOS and Android experience.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What DeanDesk includes

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Learning Management System (LMS)">
    Create courses with modules, assignments, quizzes, and materials. Host live sessions, track attendance, and manage a full gradebook — all from a single interface.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Student Information System (SIS)">
    Maintain student records, generate transcripts, manage the admissions queue, and track enrollment history across all your programs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Integrated Payments">
    Accept tuition, one-time fees, and donations through Stripe. Set up recurring billing plans, send invoices, and view financial reports — no third-party billing tool required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Branded Mobile App">
    Every DeanDesk platform includes access to a native iOS and Android app. Enterprise customers can publish their own white-labeled app in the App Store and Google Play.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Admissions & Enrollment">
    Collect online applications, manage a review queue, and automatically enroll accepted students into courses the moment they are admitted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Community & Communication">
    Post announcements, send direct messages, run discussion forums, and create community spaces — keeping students and families connected to your institution.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your platform">
    Sign up at [deandesk.com/get-started](https://deandesk.com/get-started). Choose a template, set your branding, and provision your platform at **yourname.deandesk.com**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your institution">
    Add your academic calendar, create instructor accounts, and build your first courses using the Admin Dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your community">
    Create student accounts individually or upload a CSV. Students receive a welcome email and can log in immediately via web or the mobile app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run your institution">
    Manage courses, collect payments, track progress, and communicate — all from one place.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  DeanDesk offers a **30-day free trial** with no setup fee. You can cancel anytime. Contact [support](https://deandesk.com/contact) if you need help getting started.
</Note>