Intake management refers to the coordination of when and how students are admitted into programs. It involves tracking cohorts, managing application cycles, and aligning enrollment strategies.
The process of organizing, scheduling, and monitoring student admissions across academic terms or cohorts.
A flexible intake model where applications are reviewed as they arrive.
Admitting students in defined groups that progress through a program together.
Admissions based on fixed academic terms (e.g., Fall, Spring).
Tracking and handling overflow applicants for specific intake cycles.
Projected enrollment volume used for planning course sections and resources.
Institutions are now using CRM platforms, AI-driven forecasting tools, and cohort automation features to optimize intake processes and maximize yield.