Now live at Virginia Tech & UT Austin

Find your people
before move-in day.

Bound is the roommate and friend matching app built exclusively for college students. Verify with your .edu email and start swiping.

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Jordan M. '26

Business · Charlotte, NC

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Alex R. '27

Computer Science · Richmond, VA

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Sam T. '26

Psychology · Houston, TX

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How it works

Three steps to
your new roommate

Built specifically for the college experience — no randoms, no unverified accounts.

Verify with .edu

Enter your college email. We send a one-time code — no password required. Only real students get in.

Build your profile

Add photos, your major, hometown, interests, and whether you're looking for a roommate or just friends.

Swipe & match

Browse verified students from your school. When you both swipe right, a chat opens instantly.

Features

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

We kept it focused. No algorithmic feeds, no subscriptions required, no noise.

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School-verified only

Every user has a verified .edu email. You only see students from your institution — no one else can see your profile.

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Roommates & friends

Toggle between looking for a roommate or just making friends. Filter by grad year and gender preference.

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Real-time messaging

When you match, a private chat opens. Send messages, see read receipts, and plan your living situation.

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Up to 6 photos

Show your personality. Upload up to six photos so people know who they're actually matching with.

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Private by design

No GPS tracking. No third-party ads. Your data lives on secure servers and is never sold to anyone.

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Report & block

Every chat has a built-in report button. Block anyone instantly. We take safety seriously.

Find your peoplebefore move-in day.

Three steps toyour new roommate