Student Enrollment in the Age of Digital Disruption

Year after year, academic institutes are met with a bulk of student applications, spanning several different programs, courses, and degrees.

Geographical mobility has made it that much easier for learners to discover their niche and explore their passions.

And while this number has drastically decreased due to the onset of the pandemic, digitization has re-instilled confidence and faith in the higher education sector. Prospective students continue to seek admissions in their dream universities and colleges, for the purpose of virtual or blended courses.

After all, we’re living in a time where it’s more than possible to digitize every aspect of higher education, from classes to examinations to the application process itself!

Suffice to say, the traditional brick and mortar model of student enrolment is no longer an option due to:

1. Institutional Challenges

Educational institutes across the world are experiencing tremendous strain on their administrative systems. And this can be attributed to the fact that demand for higher education is inexhaustible, pandemic or not!

It is indeed a trying time for academicians at large, but especially for administrative staff. After all, they are burdened with the task of navigating a fairly high volume of applications that comprise of certificates, transcripts, letters of recommendation, medical reports, legal documents, and more.

From manually collecting these items, to carefully reviewing each one, mapping them to course requirements, and ultimately, short-listing the right candidate, this process is intensive and time-consuming. The task of evaluating applications is subject to data, notification, and communication errors.

2. Student Apprehensions

Local and international students are going through a phase of uncertainty regarding applications, entrance examinations, and admissions criteria. In spite of having a winning chance of getting into the school, college, or university of their choice, prospects are contemplating the practicality and financial feasibility of such a decision.

Firstly, there’s an obvious logistical constraint. Even when students can travel freely and safely, it can be rather tough to submit papers and drop off documents in person or through the mail. If the institution is recruiting students that aren’t in the immediate vicinity, it can also be highly inconvenient – and sometimes impossible – for them to submit their applications.

Apart from the above, students may prefer a smart system that allows them to monitor and track their application process every step of the way, from “received” to “accepted” to “confirmed!”

3. Parental Expectations

While students are the end-users, parents are – in most cases – the primary decision-makers.

After all, they are the ones who are providing the monetary outlay.

So, what do they expect from the admissions and enrolment process?  

Clarity, convenience, transparency, safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness, of course!

A paper-based, manual process will not be able to effectively meet the needs and expectations of this all-important stakeholder group as it is increasingly growing more cumbersome.

The Camu Solution

So what reforms are needed in the course registration process?

How can institutions leverage technology to boost the enrolment rate?

Enter, Camu’s superior online enrolment system!

Digitizing the application, admissions, and enrolment process is key to improving operational efficiency as well as improving the overall attractiveness of an institution’s offering.

Camu transforms the core areas of Lead Management, Recruitment, Enrolment, Admissions, Student Records, Curriculum Management, Academic Advising, and Financial Aid, through innovative and intuitive technology that empowers institutes to convert leads into future leaders!

Here’s how our platform continues to grow enrolment by leveraging technology and analytics;

• Reduces response time through complete automation

• Nurtures leads through consistent communication and follow-up sessions

• Enhances transparency through regular email/SMS notifications

• Enables convenience through an efficient online payment portal

• Ensures accessibility through dashboards via the mobile app

• Makes provisions for student counseling

Setting admissions context, reviewing applications, evaluating candidates, confirming admission – Camu offers seamlessness every step of the way!