Student Support in Uncertain Times: Tackling Summer Melt and First-Year Success

On-Demand Webinar

Enrollment is up across the board, but getting students to commit is only half the battle. As today’s students face growing academic and emotional challenges, many are questioning whether college is worth it. Layer in financial stress, delayed aid, and policy uncertainty, and the risk of losing admitted students before day one becomes alarmingly high.


In this webinar we explore what’s driving summer melt in 2025 and what your institution can do now to protect student momentum and support a smooth transition to campus. Unpack the latest threats to nonconsumption and learn how to intervene early and effectively.

In this session, you will:

  • Explore new research on how readiness gaps are reshaping melt risk
  • Discover tools, including AI agents, that improve communication and flag melt risk early
  • Hear proven strategies from peer institutions successfully tackling summer melt

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