This guide explains how to send SMS messages in ACMS to different groups: students, batches, employees, applicants, and all users. 

How to Access:

• From the dashboard, go to  Collaboration > SMS Module 

Send SMS to Students

Purpose: Send messages to selected students from a batch.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to Students.
   
   

2. Select a Batch from the dropdown.
   
   

3. In the Select Students list, tick individual names or "Select All".
   
   

4. Enter the Message in the provided text box.
   
   

5. Click Send SMS.
   
   

⚠️ Students without a registered mobile number cannot be selected.

Send SMS to Batches

Purpose: Send messages to all students in one or more batches.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to Batches.
   
   

2. Select a Batches Group and then one or more Batches.
   
   

3. Enter the Message content.
   
   

4. Click Send SMS.
   
   

⚠️ Only batches where students/guardians have mobile numbers are selectable.

Send SMS to Employees

Purpose: Message all employees within a specific department.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to Employees.
   
   

2. Select the Department from the dropdown and choose the employee.
   
   

3. Type your Message.
   
   

4. Click Send SMS.
   
   

Send SMS to Department Employees

Purpose: Bulk message to employees across multiple departments.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to Department Employees.
   
   

2. Select one or more Departments.
   
   

3. Enter the Message.
   
   

4. Click Send SMS.
   
   

⚠️ Departments with no employees having mobile numbers will be unselectable.

Send SMS to Applicants

Purpose: Message prospective students based on programme and status (e.g. pending, allotted).

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to Applicants.
   
   

2. Select a Programme.
   
   

3. Filter by Application Status (Pending, Allotted, Eligible, etc.).
   
   

4. Select individual Applicants or click "Send SMS to All".
   
   

5. Type the Message and click Send SMS.
   
   

🔹 Useful for sending offer letters, reminders, or rejections.

Send SMS to All

Purpose: Broadcast a message to all students, employees, and applicants who have mobile numbers.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > Send SMS to All.
   
   

2. Enter the Message in the pop-up window.
   
   

3. Click Send SMS.

View SMS Logs

Purpose: Track message history and statuses.

Steps:

1. Go to SMS > SMS Logs.
   
   

2. View sent messages with content, date, and time.
   
   

3. Click the eye icon to preview full message content.