From Admitted to Enrolled – November 16, 2026

Monday, November 16, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Creating Admitted Student Day Experiences That Drive Yield As prospective students apply to more colleges each year, institutions are facing a growing challenge: more applications, more competition and declining yield rates. Once a student is admitted, the work is far from over. Institutions must create meaningful, personalized experiences that move students from “I was accepted” to “This is where I belong.” Research consistently shows that students who visit campus are more likely to enroll than those who do not, but simply getting students on campus is no longer enough. Today’s admitted students expect experiences that are authentic, engaging, personalized and memorable. Institutions must find new ways to stand out, connect with students and families, and reduce the risk of summer melt. Join us on November 16, 2026, as our expert presenter explores the challenges and opportunities associated with engaging admitted students and creating experiences that influence enrollment decisions. Discover practical strategies for strengthening admitted student programming, improving communication, partnering across campus, and ultimately turning more admitted students into enrolled students. Topics Covered Gain actionable strategies you can put to work immediately to: Design memorable, high-impact admitted student experiences using industry best practices to create a first-class, unique experience for your admitted students that makes them feel like they belong from the start. Leverage campus partnerships strategically to create a more comprehensive student experience while building shared ownership of enrollment and yield efforts. Create a seamless admitted student journey that reduces confusion, eliminates unnecessary barriers and keeps students engaged from acceptance through enrollment. Put current students at the center of your programming to provide authentic perspectives and builds peer-to-peer connections to give admitted students a genuine sense of campus life. Use registration and engagement data to drive programming decisions so you can identify student needs, address potential barriers, and tailor experiences to populations requiring additional outreach. Strengthen your yield strategy and reduce summer melt by connecting admitted students to the people, resources, and experiences that help them feel confident about their decision to enroll. Presenter Kim Shank serves as the Director of Admissions at Randolph-Macon College. Click here for full bio.