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From First-Year to Graduation: How Email Marketing Nurtures Student Retention

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention remains one of the biggest challenges in higher education, with dropout rates continuing to concern institutions worldwide. For colleges and universities today, student retention in higher education has evolved into something far more holistic than it once was. This blog post explains how.

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How to Commit to a College: Insights and Advice

AdmissionSight

Visit the campus and sign up for an orientation. Also, make sure you’re signed up for orientation. Some colleges make orientation mandatory, but even if yours doesn’t, sign up as soon as possible—these spots fill up fast! Orientation usually takes place over the summer and can last from a few days to a week.

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The Real Playbook for International Student Recruitment in 2025

Niche

For example, t he University of British Columbia offers pre-arrival orientation, visa support, and “transition coaches” to help international students ease in. It’s not just a nice touch, it directly improves yield and first-year retention. They even provide pre-semester English language boot camps and housing help.

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The top family engagement resources of 2024 — it’s CampusESP Wrapped

CampusESP

of comms that keep families excited over the summer, so students arrive on campus in the fall Month-to-month roadmap for family communication An easy-to-follow playbook on what families need to know to help you set your strategy 2024 Student Retention Case Study Student success is your mission (and ours!). Over 17,000 emails delivered!

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Bad Grades: Causes and How to Fix Them

AdmissionSight

<strong> This is called “<a href="[link] recall</a>,” and it leads to better long-term retention than simply re-studying the material.</strong> </strong> This could involve flashcards, self-quizzing, summarizing concepts without looking at your notes, or explaining the material to someone else.</p>

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Six Key Strategies for Onboarding New Families at Your Private School

Enrollment Catalyst

Welcoming new families into your school community extends beyond mere enrollment numbers—it’s about crafting a supportive and engaging environment that fosters long-term retention and satisfaction. The onboarding process is pivotal in starting your retention efforts on the right foot. This is crucial for several reasons.

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From Day One: Nine Effective Onboarding Strategies to Retain New Families

Enrollment Catalyst

You can access the recording to learn about a comprehensive approach to onboarding new families: Beyond Enrollment–Onboarding K-12 Families for Retention Success. The following are nine critical first-year retention strategies for your new families. Orientation experience. Other schools considered. Disciplinary problems.

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