Ivy & Ocelot from Gravyty

Higher education admissions software delivering smarter student support on any channel

Provide 24/7, AI-powered communication across chat, text, email, and social so students get the right answers for the admissions process, exactly when they need them with Ivy & Ocelot’s higher ed admissions software.

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24/7 personalized support

AI-powered virtual assistants deliver tailored, multilingual responses to student inquiries, ensuring they get the right information when they need it – without adding strain to your team.

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Increase student enrollment & retention

Deliver proactive outreach to engage applicants and support at-risk students paired with 24/7 AI-powered assistance that keeps them on track every step of the way.

Seamless campus and system-wide integrations

Connect effortlessly with SIS, LMS, CRM, and financial aid systems to deliver a unified, intelligent student experience.

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Smarter, scalable student engagement

Seamless communication with your students and alumni across chat, email, SMS, WhatsApp and social media.

Save money & streamline internal processes

Reduce call center volume, automate routine tasks, and free up staff for high-impact, relationship-building efforts.

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24/7 student
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Give students instant, accurate answers anytime via chat, text,  email, WhatsApp, and more.

Fast, easy
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No logins or downloads required, just real-time help when and where students need it.

Expert
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Hands-on help from a dedicated team to launch, optimize, and grow  your engagement strategy.

Compliant &
Accessible

Meet top security and privacy standards including SOC 2, HIPAA, FERPA & GDPR.

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Ivy & Ocelot FAQs

Ivy & Ocelot is focused on student support and engagement at scale, while Element451 is primarily a student engagement CRM and marketing automation platform. Unlike Element451, Ivy & Ocelot specializes in AI-powered chat, text, and knowledge base tools that answer student questions 24/7, integrate with your existing systems, and reduce staff workload.

Colleges and universities often choose Ivy & Ocelot when they want to enhance their current CRM or SIS rather than replace it, making it a complementary solution instead of a full system overhaul. To learn more about what makes us different, check out our blog.

Ivy & Ocelot is designed to seamlessly integrate with the systems you already use, including:

CRMs: Salesforce, Slate, Raiser’s Edge NXT, and more
SIS: Ellucian Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft & Jenzabar
LMS: Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace
Other tools: Student portals, financial aid systems, and payment systems like Flywire and Touchnet

These integrations allow Ivy & Ocelot to pull real-time data and provide accurate, personalized answers to student questions without requiring staff intervention.

Ivy & Ocelot uses conversational AI trained specifically for higher education to provide instant, accurate answers to student questions about admissions, financial aid, advising, housing, and more. The platform learns from thousands of student interactions to continuously improve responses, while allowing staff to flag and update content when policies change.

By giving students 24/7, on-demand support, Ivy & Ocelot reduces friction in the student journey, increases enrollment yield, and frees staff to focus on high-value conversations.

Yes. Ivy & Ocelot follows strict data security and privacy standards, including full compliance with FERPA regulations.

The platform is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with encrypted data transmission, role-based access, and ongoing monitoring. Institutions can confidently use Ivy & Ocelot knowing that sensitive student information is protected and handled according to federal and institutional guidelines.

Gravyty offers hands-on implementation, onboarding, and ongoing support to ensure your team gets maximum value from Ivy & Ocelot. You’ll receive:

A dedicated onboarding specialist
Customized training sessions for staff
Robust knowledge base and best practice resources
Exclusive access to our customer community
Regular check-ins and account management
24/7 technical support

At Gravyty, we go beyond just implementation and set-up. We partner with your institution long-term to ensure Ivy & Ocelot evolves with your changing student and staff needs.

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See how Ivy & Ocelot’s higher education admissions software helps you deliver instant, personalized support across every channel without adding to your team’s workload.