What is included in this article?
- What are the different types of Events?
- How do I create an Event?
- How do I manage RSVPs by Students? (1 RSVP per Application)
- How do I manage RSVPs by Accounts? (1 RSVP per Family)
- Message a group of students or families
- Take attendance for a student or family at an event
- Add an RSVP? Edit RSVP?
- What are the current limitations of this feature?
What are the different types of Events?
- There are four types of events available for use within SchoolMint:
- Type 1: RSVP by Account Events
- How do families interact with this Event?
- A URL is created that you can message to families
- You can also include this event in a registration, re-enrollment or general packet
- How does a family RSVP?
- 1 RSVP per family - families and admins will be able to submit an RSVP for the event on an account level
- How do families interact with this Event?
- Type 2: RSVP by Application Events
- How do families interact with this Event?
- Families can ONLY submit RSVPs if the event is included in a Registration packet only
- URL is not created
- How does a family RSVP?
- 1 RSVP per application - families and admins will be able to submit an RSVP for the event on an application level.
- How do families interact with this Event?
- Type 3: Appointment by Application
- Purpose: 1:1 appointment scheduling (For example, a family can schedule an appointment to bring in paperwork such as birth certificates and proof of residency as part of the registration process)
- How do families interact with this Event?
- Families can ONLY submit RSVPs if the event is included in a registration packet
- URL is not created
- How does a family RSVP?
- 1 RSVP per application - families and admins can schedule an appointment on an application level and include the event in a Registration Packet
- Type 4: Standard Events (*Not recommended) - This type of event is informational, and families will not be able to interact with it or submit RSVPs
How do I create an Event?
- Step 1: Settings > Manage Events
- Step 2: Click "Create Event"
- Step 3: A pop-up will appear > Select the Event Type (see types above)
- Step 4: Name the event
- Step 5: Add the event's description
- Step 6: Add information on the event's location
- Step 7: Add session date/time and capacity
- You can create multiple sessions for events by clicking "Add Session"
- You can also set an event's capacity, or leave the field blank if there is no capacity
- You can also add an option for "I'm unable to attend any of the available times"
- Step 8: Save
How do I manage RSVPs by Students? (1 RSVP per Application)
- Step 1: Admissions > RSVP Tracker
- Step 2: Select the appropriate RSVP by Student Event
- Step 3: You can view a summary of the event statistics including the number of RSVPs, Space Remaining, Fill Rate and Attendance Rate
- Message a group of students
- Take attendance by adding a checkmark next to the student's name
- Add an RSVP by clicking the Add RSVP button
- You will need the applicant's first and last name. Once you begin typing the name, you'll be able to select the correct student based on school and application status
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- How can I edit an RSVP?
- Simply click the edit button, and select the appropriate time/date
How do I manage RSVPs by Accounts? (1 RSVP per Family)
- Step 1: Admissions > RSVP Tracker
- Step 2: Select the appropriate RSVP by Account Event
- Step 3: You can view a summary of the event statistics including the number of RSVPs, Space Remaining, Fill Rate and Attendance Rate
- Message a group of families
- You can select families to send an Email/SMS. This option can be used to update families about changes to their session or to send a reminder about the event.
- Take attendance by adding a checkmark next to the family's name
- Add an RSVP
- Click the Add RSVP button and inserting the family's username
- Edit an RSVP
- Click the edit button > select the appropriate time/date
- Click the edit button > select the appropriate time/date
What are the current limitations of this feature?
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Physical / Geolocation Address is required to create an Event
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