Fill waitlist spots automatically
Offer an open spot to the next family on the waitlist without lifting a finger.
Classes and enrollment1 min read
When someone leaves a full class, waitlist auto-fill offers the open spot to the next person on the waitlist by email, text, or both. They get a set amount of time to accept before the offer moves on to the next family.
Only owners and admins can change these settings.
Turn on auto-fill#
- Open Studio settings with the gear icon in the top bar.
- Choose the Registration tab and find Waitlist offers.
- Switch on Offer open seats automatically.
- In Offer window (hours), enter how long a family has to say yes. It can be anywhere from 1 to 168 hours (one week).
- Under Send offers by, tick Email, Text message, or both.
- Choose Save changes in the save bar.
Skip some classes#
Some classes need a personal touch, like a competition team or a class that needs a placement. Add them under Classes to skip in Waitlist offers and auto-fill skips them. You can still offer their spots yourself from the class's page.
What families see#
The family gets a message with a link to their offer. The offer page shows the class, its schedule, the price, and when the hold expires. They choose Accept spot or Decline.
- If they accept, the student is enrolled and the page confirms their spot.
- If they decline, or the time runs out, the spot goes to the next family on the waitlist.
- If they open the link after the offer has ended, they see that it expired and are asked to contact the studio.
Tip: Keep the Offer window (hours) short (24 to 48 hours) close to the start of a term, so spots don't sit empty while you wait.
Related articles
- Manage a class waitlistSee who's waiting for a full class, offer open spots, and choose whether offers go out automatically.
- Withdraw or move a studentTake a student out of a class, see what it does to their bill, or move them to another class.
- Fill classes with a tracked announcementFind classes with open spots and send a drafted email or text, with a tracked link and promo code, to the families most likely to join.
