25Live is live

25Live went live on June 17, 2025 and replaced Astra as the University’s academic room scheduling system. This multi-year project involved many partners from across the University. Check out the 25Live support page for links to training, guides, and more information. If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to ocmsched@umn.edu.  

25Live update

25Live is replacing Astra on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Astra will become view/read-only at the end of the day June 13, 2025. Departmental schedulers are required to take online training and have already been enrolled in the course in Training Hub. No training is required for those who only request rooms. You can find more information about 25Live on the ASR website.

25Live update

A launch date has been set for 25Live, the class and room scheduling system replacing Astra at the University of Minnesota. Beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, all academic and event room scheduling will be done in 25Live.  

Training is currently being developed and will be available in Training Hub in late May. Training will be required for those who will manage spaces in 25Live. Those required to complete training will be automatically enrolled in late May and will receive further information.

More information is available on the 25Live project page. 

Astra to be replaced with 25Live

After completing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, CollegeNET has been selected as the vendor to replace Astra for the University’s class and room scheduling system. CollegeNET’s 25Live product achieved the top score with the following highlights:

• An updated, multi-campus academic and room scheduling platform
• Improved workflow management, calendars, and customization options
• Smarter event forms and streamlined event pricing
• Increased “what-if” scenario planning
• Advanced administrative tools

A core group has conducted preliminary analysis and planning to prepare for the late July project kickoff. The project is expected to launch in June 2025. The project team will work with the University community to ensure 25Live is optimally configured. Communications will continue throughout the project with current Astra users to ensure a smooth transition. 

Astra will continue to be the University’s class and room scheduling system until 25Live launches.