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I create more Successful Engagements with SMS to keep graduates and guests informed and on track.

You can use me as your avatar, but most of our clients create their own.

Learn more about how GradBot drives commencement attendance, participation and satisfaction!

27,640 Connected SMS Users

732,867Successful Engagements

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Arizona State University's 42Chat GradBot, Tassel, gained SMS opt-in from 27,640 new users. This opened up a high-engagement communication channel driven by timely, high-value support.

During the Spring 2025 commencement, Tassel drove 77,700 click-throughs to ASU’s commencement livestream, which represented only 10% of overall engagement over SMS. By using a GradBot, ASU is laying the groundwork for lifelong alumni connection via SMS, starting before the caps even hit the ground.

Unique Benefits of AI-Powered Chatbots for Higher Education Institutions

Enhance your commencement with a Curated AI experience that includes brand-safe responses via text. 

Gain opt-ins from new graduates with high-value support, immediate opt-in and first-party data access.

Retain graduates through 24/7 support, instant answers and targeted engagement.

Drive more Successful Engagements to increase loyalty, influence and revenue.

Capture and act on insights in real time before, during and after the event.

Protect your brand by reaching graduates when they need you most. 

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What Questions Can GradBot Answer?

  • Accessibility
  • Agenda
  • Alumni
  • Apply
  • Bag Policy/Check
  • Can’t Attend
  • Ceremonies
  • Commencement Date & Time
  • Contact/Support
  • Diplomas
  • Directions
  • Eligibility
  • Emergency
  • Faculty
  • FAQs
  • Food
  • Future Events
  • Grad Check-In
  • Graduate Details
  • Gradfair
  • Host City
  • Honors/Cords
  • Hooding
  • Hotel
  • Location
  • Lost & Found
  • Name Card
  • Parking
  • Parties
  • Photo/Video Policy
  • Portraits
  • Regalia
  • Restrooms
  • RSVP
  • School President
  • Sight & Hearing Impaired Accommodations
  • Social Media
  • Speakers
  • Store
  • Streaming
  • Tickets
  • Transportation
  • Venue Map
  • Visa/Foreign Travel
  • Weather
  • WiFi
  • Volunteer

Other Topics

  • Feedback Feature
  • Profile Manager Feature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GradBot and how does it work for commencement?

 GradBot turns commencement into a high-value SMS engagement channel, not just a support tool. It gives graduates and guests instant answers and timely updates over SMS and web, while helping schools grow Connected SMS Users they can keep engaging after graduation. 

What questions can GradBot answer for graduates and guests?

GradBot answers the questions that matter most during commencement, including ceremony details, tickets, timing, venue logistics, and post-event information. Its real value is that it provides 24/7 support at scale during one of the highest-volume communication moments of the year.  

 

Try the Best Chatbot for Higher Education

Scan the QR code or click here to chat with Jennifer. 

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