Bulk Editing via the Roster

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Filter a roster, select the students and use Bulk Edit to change fields such as grade, status, enrolment year, student ID and multiple-choice custom fields.

Information can be edited in bulk via the Enquiries, Applicants, Students, and Alumni Rosters, found in the left-hand navigation bar. Fields that can be updated include Grade, Status, Enrolment Year, Gender, Student ID, and default and custom fields that are multiple choice, dropdown menu, or checkbox type.

Screenshot: Information can be edited in bulk via the Enquiries, Applicants, Students, and Alumni Rosters, found in
Information can be edited in bulk via the Enquiries, Applicants, Students, and Alumni Rosters, found in.
 

To begin updating, navigate to the desired roster, Filter for the students you would like to update, and click Edit.

Screenshot: To begin updating, navigate to the desired roster, Filter for the students you would like to update, and click Edit
To begin updating, navigate to the desired roster, Filter for the students you would like to update, and click Edit.
 

Next change the desired fields and click Save. Be sure to save each page that you edit before moving to the next page.

Using the Bulk Edit Button

You can select multiple applicants/students on the roster, click Edit > Bulk Edit button to bulk update their data. This function allows you to bulk edit a large dataset at once.

Screenshot: You can select multiple applicants/students on the roster, click Edit > Bulk Edit button to bulk update their data
You can select multiple applicants/students on the roster, click Edit > Bulk Edit button to bulk update their data.

Choose the fields that require updating. You can select multiple fields from the dropdown list by using the 'Add' button.

Screenshot: Choose the fields that require updating
Choose the fields that require updating.

Carefully review the list of students. Then, confirm the changes by adding the on-screen code > Bulk Edit.

Screenshot: Carefully review the list of students
Carefully review the list of students.

The bulk editing process will start, and a green success message will appear when it is finished.

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