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Be sure to offer students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A warm welcome.<\/li>\n<li>Practical next steps (acceptance deadlines, accommodation info, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Invitations to join student communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While automation can certainly help to ensure a seamless cadence, the overall tone of these emails should feel warm and human.<\/p>\n<h3>Bring campus life to life<\/h3>\n<p>Students want to picture themselves on campus, so use video tours, student stories, and social content to spark excitement. Show them not just what your university offers, but what their life could look like if they accept your offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Build belonging before day one<\/h3>\n<p>Point offer holders toward the kinds of communities \u2014 be they online forums or private social groups \u2014 that can help them to connect with peers. By creating an authentic sense of belonging, you can ensure that your institution is front and centre as they make their final selection.<\/p>\n<h3>Nudge without pressure<\/h3>\n<p>Reminders about acceptance deadlines or accommodation bookings should feel helpful, not pushy. Use behaviour-triggered workflows to send timely prompts that guide students forward with helpful and relevant content.<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare them for success<\/h3>\n<p>Go beyond the basic offer. Share resources like budgeting tips, orientation guides, and welcome events. These practical touches show that you\u2019re invested in their future \u2014 not just their application.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"anchor","anchor_name":"Why it matters"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","wysiwyg":"<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>The offer-making season is your chance to turn intent into commitment. By combining personalised communication with digital tools that create a sense of excitement and belonging, you can seal the deal, turning offers into acceptances all while setting the stage for a positive student experience.<\/p>\n<p>Want campaign calendars and proven tactics? <\/p>\n<p>Download our From <a href=\"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/resource\/from-click-to-campus-a-digital-journey-toolkit-for-higher-education\/\">Click to Campus Toolkit<\/a> for everything you need to optimise conversion. <\/p>\n"}]},"sidebar_type":"sticky","content_builder_sidebar_group":{"content_builder_sidebar":[{"acf_fc_layout":"speaker_list","headline":"Author","speakers":[{"name":"Holly Mitchell","title":"Marketing Manager"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"anchor_nav","headline":"Topics covered"},{"acf_fc_layout":"link_list","headline":"More blogs in the series","link_list":[{"link":{"title":"Tapping into the power of the digital student journey","url":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/blog\/from-click-to-campus-tapping-into-the-power-of-the-digital-student-journey\/","target":""}},{"link":{"title":"How digital nudges can help students to meet the UCAS deadline","url":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/blog\/a-little-push-goes-far-how-digital-nudges-can-help-students-to-meet-the-ucas-deadline\/","target":""}},{"link":{"title":"Re-engaging the unplaced: Building confidence during UCAS Extra","url":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/blog\/re-engaging-the-unplaced-building-confidence-during-ucas-extra\/","target":""}}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"link_list","headline":"Get the toolkit","link_list":[{"link":{"title":"From click to campus: A digital journey toolkit for higher education","url":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/resource\/from-click-to-campus-a-digital-journey-toolkit-for-higher-education\/","target":""}},{"link":""}]}]},"posts_slider_group":{"show_section":false,"posts_slider":false},"post_slider_clone":{"posts_slider_group":{"show_section":false,"posts_slider":false}},"custom_content_slider":{"show_section":false,"add_anchor":false,"anchor_text":"","background_color":"red","section_subhead":"","section_headline":"","section_text":"","section_link_icon":false,"section_link":null,"slides":false,"additional_sliders":false},"custom_content_slider_clone":{"custom_content_slider":{"show_section":false,"add_anchor":false,"anchor_text":"","background_color":"red","section_subhead":"","section_headline":"","section_text":"","section_link_icon":false,"section_link":null,"slides":false,"additional_sliders":false}},"call_to_action":{"hide_call_to_action":false,"color":"red","custom_cta":false,"custom_subhead":"","custom_headline":"","custom_description":"","custom_link":null,"custom_image":false}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_posts\/97200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resource_posts"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_market","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_market?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_dept","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_dept?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_type?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_region?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_outcomes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_outcomes?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_topic?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_products","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_products?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_solutions?post=97200"},{"taxonomy":"resource_tax_services","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granicus.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_tax_services?post=97200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}