Element451 to HubSpot
AI-first CRM and student engagement platform for higher education, covering recruitment, admissions, communications and student success.
Element451 data can move into HubSpot, landing mainly in Sales Hub. 2 of 9 mapped objects move directly (People (applicants, prospects, students) and Notes); 4 items need manual work and 3 do not move. Plan roughly 3-6 weeks for a small move and 12-24 weeks for a large one.
Migration checklist for Element451
Three phases, specific to this system. Tick steps off as you go.
Before
0 of 5 doneDuring
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0 of 5 doneWhat will it take?
No price list: cost follows volume, custom objects and how much logic must be rebuilt. Answer four quick questions for a planning range.
The three scenarios
Small migration
Up to 10k people
CSV exports, with no documents or few of them.
Mid migration
10k-100k people
Includes applications, events and documents.
Large migration
100k+ people
Multiple campuses, an SIS sync and large document archives.
What moves the number
Timeline ranges are planning estimates, not a quote. A partner confirms scope after discovery.
Access, mapping and limits
Start with how data leaves Element451: what you need to get in, what lands in HubSpot, and what will not.
REST API (public docs at api.element451.com, described by a third party as incomplete)
Import + Export permissions: Access Import + Export, Administer Data Templates, Administer Import + Export.
Choose your route
How will you move the data?
No native connector was found.
- You need: To confirm
- Permission: Import + Export permissions: Access Import + Export, Administer Data Templates, Administer Import + Export.
Native imports often bring over only some data, so check coverage per object in the mapping below.
Export each object, clean it, then import it into HubSpot.
- Import + Export module: People record exports as CSV using templates, one-time or scheduled
- Repeat-field exports (one row per child item) for applications, decisions, education, emergency contacts, events, holds, notes, payments, sources and others
- Document exports (application, info request and general bin files), best at 10,000 files or fewer per batch
- Data Sources CSV download (majors, terms, degrees, campuses, schools, courses)
- Alerts and Cases bulk export
- Make and Zapier 'Export Data' actions that run export templates
Limits: To confirm
Migration and sync tools can move more than a plain import. Confirm which objects each one supports before you choose.
Best when volume is high, custom objects are many or automation is heavy. That is the Large scenario: 12-24 weeks, usually phased.
Talk to a partnerWhere each object lands
In Element451
In HubSpot
Hover or tap anything on the left to see where it lands.
| Source object | In HubSpot | Moves | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| People (applicants, prospects, students) | Contacts | yes | Exported via People templates. The Element451 ID and School ID need to be kept as custom properties. |
| Applications, decisions and admissions stages | Deals | partial | Exported as repeat-field rows. Mapping them to a Deal pipeline is an analyst design choice. |
| Emergency contacts and guardians | Contacts | partial | Exported as repeat fields. They need to be created as separate Contacts and associated. |
| Programmes, majors, terms and campuses (Data Sources) | Custom objects | partial | Downloadable as CSV. They could also be dropdown properties. |
| Notes | Notes | yes | Listed among the repeat-field exports. |
| Events attendance | Custom objects | partial | Event registrations and attendance can be exported as repeat fields. |
| Alerts and Cases | Tickets | partial | Bulk export supported. Notes on alerts are import-only and not exportable. |
| Uploaded documents | Files | partial | Document exports are batched. Re-attaching them to records is manual. |
| Activities and conversations | Emails | no | No direct export of a student's activity and conversation history. |
What to expect
The vendor says there is no direct way to export it.
Notes are import-only and are not available on export.
Not covered by the data export paths found, so they must be rebuilt in HubSpot.
HubSpot has no native equivalent of a student application.
There is no bulk export.
Codes live on Data Source items and may differ from the codes other systems use.
Not covered by the data exports.
Keep them in the SIS/LMS and move only the admissions and engagement data.
Export each child object separately and dedupe on email or Element451 ID.
Split the export with Date, User Segment or Size filters.
Ask the Element451 CSM for full API specs, or rely on exports.
Data governance and compliance
Decide what is allowed to move before anything is exported. Tick each gate once it is agreed.
How we researched this page
How much to trust each section, and where it comes from.
Export paths (Import + Export module, document exports) are backed by vendor help docs. Auth methods, rate limits, API object coverage and certifications were not found. HubSpot object mapping is category-level analyst judgement.
Sources
Related migrations
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Element451 to HubSpot?
1. Check that you hold the Administer Data Templates and Administer Import + Export permissions. 2. Inventory Data Sources (majors, terms, degrees, campuses, schools, courses) and download them as CSV. 3. Take a scheduled full-field People export as a backup. 4. Decide which data stays in the SIS/LMS, such as grades and fee ledgers.
What data can move from Element451 to HubSpot?
These objects move directly: People (applicants, prospects, students) and Notes. Check the mapping table for partial and manual items.
What does not move from Element451 to HubSpot?
Full activity and conversation history per student, Alert notes and Journeys, automations, forms and templates. Plan to rebuild or retire these.
How long does a Element451 to HubSpot migration take?
Small (Up to 10k people): 3-6 weeks. Mid (10k-100k people): 6-12 weeks. Large (100k+ people): 12-24 weeks. These are planning estimates, not a quote.
What access do I need to export from Element451?
Import + Export permissions: Access Import + Export, Administer Data Templates, Administer Import + Export.
Is there a native HubSpot connector for Element451?
No native connector was found. Plan a CSV, API or third-party tool route.
What compliance issues apply when moving Element451 data?
Check: Student education records (FERPA in the US), Minors and applicants under 18, Financial data (payments) and Possible health or disability data in applications. Agree consent, retention and access rules before exporting.
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