As technologies develop, virtual tours are likely to become more interactive, and educational institutions must be sure to take full advantage of this. For example, many students are not able to visit campus in-person before admission. 3D virtual tours give potential students the opportunity to experience your campus and culture in a truly immersive fashion.
Virtual tours are a powerful way for schools to entice new students to enroll, wherever they may be!
5 Reasons Why You Need a Virtual Campus Tour
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Present your school and website in a professional manner
Using a virtual tour on your website will help your school come across as professional. It will indicate that you are welcoming of new students, but also that you are serious about the education you offer. Virtual tours are perceived as high-quality, which is how you want your school portrayed as well.
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Enhance user engagement
Prospective students and parents are more likely to feel connected to your school when they view a video of the buildings and campus rather than photos. A video tour creates an immersive experience that encourages visitors to interact with your website.
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Highlight your unique campus
Virtual tours allow you to showcase the uniqueness of your facility, whether it's a unique architectural feature or a landmark on campus. have. When parents  and students are making an enrollment decision, small details matter. Sharing unique, memorable aspects of your campus can help increase your registration numbers.
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Provide vital information
Does your school boast some impressive statistics? For instance, a virtual tour is a great way to promote your sports programs and clubs and activities. Sports records can be included in the athletic portion of the tour, the achievements of students in the extracurricular area can be highlighted along with the clubs and activities portion of the tour. Â
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Your school will stand out from the crowd
Today the initial stages of the school search and application process is completed almost entirely online, sometimes without even an in-person visit by the students and parents.
It’s common for the websites of educational centers to display pictures of their buildings and to relay details about the education they provide. However, not all schools offer actual virtual tours. By having a virtual tour your facility can stand out among the other school’s people come across in online search results.
If you need a dynamic online presence to remain competitive, our team loves to design and create customized virtual tours that offer tremendous value. Learn more about VIRTUAL360NY. E: jeffrey@virtual360ny.com. P: (212) 915.0589