June 12-13, 2025 | Halifax, NS
View ProgramManaging the MELT
MELT—the students who commit but don’t show up—can be a silent but significant challenge for universities. How can enrollment services teams proactively combat MELT and ensure a smooth transition from admission to arrival? This session will dive into how MSVU addressed their MELT issues post-pandemic, and provide strategies on how other institutions could tackle the issue.
Learning Outcomes
- Approaches in strengthening conversion rates at various levels of statuses
- Communication and automation strategies for effective communication planning
- Analyzing conversion activities and measuring data to inform real time adjustments to conversion planning
Dr. Marisha Caswell
Senior Advisor, Strategic Enrolment, Mount Saint Vincent University
Jeremy Neilson
Manager of Student Recruitment and Agent Partnerships, Mount Saint Vincent University
