UMatch
Find friends, roommates, and study partners using profile intent and program filters.
- Separate queues for each match type
- Profile tags by interest and goal
- In-context chat starts after matching
Live on the App Store
StuSync
Five modules. One verified campus. Matching, housing, marketplace, class chats, events. Live on iOS.
Swipe-based matching across friends, roommates, and study partners
Student housing with map search, sublets, and lease takeovers
Peer-to-peer marketplace for textbooks, electronics, and more
Class-specific channels tagged by course code
Campus event discovery with promoter and venue integration
The Product
A student platform that actually shipped.
Live on iOS
Real deployment with active users on the App Store.
Full-Stack Build
Interface, backend, and data layer built as one integrated system.
Compliance First
17+ access controls, moderation pathways, and retention policies.
Core Modules
Five tools students actually need.
Each module solves a concrete campus job, with fast access and less scrolling through clutter.
Housing Hub
Browse listings, sublets, and takeovers with map-aware search built for students.
- Price and room filters
- Sublet and lease transfer flows
- Roommate pairing from UMatch
Marketplace
Buy and sell locally on a verified network for safer campus transactions.
- Category-based listing structure
- Direct in-app seller messaging
- Student-verified buyer access
Class Chats
Course and program channels keep academic discussion organized and searchable.
- Course code tags for each channel
- Program-level boards and updates
- Study group coordination in context
Events Hub
Discover student events, promoter nights, and local venue listings in one stream.
- Student and organization posting
- Venue and location tagging
- Promoted placements with moderation
For Local Business
Reach students where they already are.
Housing agencies, venues, campus retailers, and service providers can place promotions directly inside relevant modules. Visibility is tied to context, not scattered across a generic feed.
Partner Integration
Promotional content is placed inside Housing Hub, Events, and Marketplace. All partner visibility is subject to moderation standards.
Verified Network
Every user is a confirmed student.
Registration requires student credential submission, validated through a custom verification system. Only verified students can access the platform.
- Credential check at onboarding
- Custom analysis for ID verification
- Verified-only access across all modules
Technology Stack
The stack running StuSync.
Interactive view of the tools used across mobile UI, API services, authentication, and data infrastructure.
React Native with Expo
Core mobile app experience was built in React Native with Expo for efficient cross-platform delivery and test cycles.
Node.js
Service and integration logic used Node.js for backend workflows, validation pathways, and module coordination.
Tailwind CSS
Styling system leveraged Tailwind CSS patterns for consistent spacing, component utility, and fast UI iteration.
Firebase and Firestore
Authentication, identity controls, and real-time data were managed through Firebase and Firestore services.
Additional Tools
Build, monitoring, moderation, and release tooling supported development quality throughout active student schedules.
Screenshots
The product, frame by frame.
Full-resolution iOS previews. Scroll to browse.
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What Comes Next
Growth through refinement, not feature bloat.
Upcoming execution priorities are scoped to stability, moderation quality, and measured expansion.
Usage Depth Tracking
Measure which modules sustain repeat engagement and retention quality.
Feature Refinement
Prioritize improvements using real student behavior instead of feature accumulation.
Moderation Iteration
Strengthen report handling and enforcement pathways each release cycle.
Partner Layer Expansion
Deepen local partner integrations where context relevance is already proven.
Campus Rollout Control
Expand to additional campuses in phased, monitored deployment windows.