5 Benefits of Hosting Virtual College Events

Conferences, meetings, roundtables, and other major college events have long been hosted both in-person and online. However, changes in health standards and the influx of COVID-19 have adjusted much of the hosting and shifted favor to online virtual college events. While hosting virtual college events online comes with the benefit of increased safety, there are several other benefits that come from this option too. We’ve outlined the top 5.

#1. Increased Health and Safety

College events have long been known to lead to outbreaks of common illnesses. With COVID-19 looming, many colleges are going to turn to hosting virtual college events to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission on campus.

The increased health and safety that comes from a virtual event cannot be overlooked, especially in a time when social distancing is more popular than ever before.

#2. Increased Attendance

Students are busy. They have classes at all different times of the day and night and many works too. To increase attendance, hosting virtual college events allows students to be a part of the event regardless of the time of day that it is offered.

Consider making your event available for a set period such as a few days so that students can attend around a busy schedule.

#3. Increased Engagement

Virtual college events tend to have increased engagement as students today are more likely to enjoy an online event. The ease of engaging online and the ability to attend an event from a smartphone or laptop is preferred to many busy students. Just ask!

#4. Flexibility

Virtual college events offer students flexibility to pick and choose what to engage in and where to interact. The flexibility will make the online event more appealing to students and can increase acceptance from keynote speakers too.

Consider using flexibility of your event as a key selling point for vendors as well.

#5. Budget Friendly

If you’re looking to cut corners and save money, hosting virtual college events is certainly the way to go. These events allow you to bring students together without all the added expenses that are common with a typical in-person event.

Consider the savings involved when you count not having to hire security, no need for venue space, and no need for travel and lodging.

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