a
marketplace
for students
where technology
meets
social
interaction
connect with your peers to buy, sell & request items
capitalize on your talents
save money: fast, easy, safe
ITEMS
Looking for a microwave, a backpack or a bicycle? Trying to sell that textbook, TV, or table?
STUDENT TALENT
Do you need someone to do your makeup before formal? Or maybe you want to be a personal trainer?
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Don't wait until your Sophomore year to find out about the tutoring center, the academic success center, or the other services your university offers.
BENEFITS
FOR THE UNIVERSITY
community
Improve the community building at the college campus. Help students save and make money by allowing them to trade and advertise their items through the app. By trading with students with different majors, in different grades, UniMates creates new, stronger, and better communities on campus.
increase
retention
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FOR THE STUDENTS
safe
Sketched out by Craigslist? Trade with only verified university students within your university.
Use the UniMates secure payment process through the app - don't worry, we don't store any of your personal information.
easy
Don't have a car? Don't have time to go off campus? Meet up on campus before or after class, exchange the item or service, and meet a new friend! And don't worry about the ATM or having the exact amount of money in cash, the payment happens smoothly in the app.
easy as ABC!
sustainable
The trash rooms is usually a sad view at the end of every semester. Give the items a new life and encourage students to re-use minifridges, microwaves, lamps, and other items.
+ save when it comes to waste removal costs by reducing end-of-the-year student dorm disposal
$$$
Would you rather buy a new desk lamp for $25 or a used one that someone has used for 2 years, on campus, today, for $15?
I bet you have some talent. Maybe you're great at hair and make-up - help sorority girls before formals! Or maybe you're a work-out freak - become a personal trainer and help someone reach their goals. Your opportunities start now.
BENEFITS
FOR THE STUDENT
$$$
BUY & SELL
College is expensive. Dorm items, textbooks, and other essentials take a toll on your wallet.
Instead, save money and buy what you need from a peer!
TALENT
Everyone has a talent. Make money on yours through the app.
Maybe its hair and makeup – sell to sorority women before formals!
Or advertise personal training sessions and help someone reach their goals.
safe
Avoid the Craigslist Killer and trade with verified peers.
Our payment process is secure and completed in the app - don't worry, we don't store any of your personal information.
easy
Don't have a car? Busy schedule? Meet up on campus before or after class, exchange an item or service, and meet a new friend!
Skip the ATM – payment happens smoothly in the app.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY
build community
Enhance the student experience with an online community that facilitates in-person interaction and relationship building.
By trading with students in different grades and majors, UniMates fosters a stronger campus community.
Students can access a user-friendly campus information center to utilize university resources like the Speech Center, Tutoring, and Registrars.
increase
retention
Strong campus community building is a key contributor to increasing retention.
Student satisfaction, and, "sense of campus community has a noticeable effect on retention." – UCLA
sustainable
The trash room is usually a sad view at the end of every semester.
Improve your institution's sustainability efforts and
and encourage students to reuse mini-fridges microwaves, lamps, and other items through the app.
Save waste removal costs by reducing end-of-semester dorm item disposal.
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CONTACT
US
Our pricing model is highly flexible to meet the needs of your institution. We will work with you to customize options – just drop us a line and we'll schedule a demo!
CAREERS
we're building the best platform for students to connect with local college peers and businesses to take part of good* deals
*good for the consumer and the environment
OPEN POSITIONS
Maybe you remember the time when you were a student? Maybe you want to help others become more aware of the impact they could have on the environment?
Or maybe you just want to be part of a company (basically) from the beginning. Shoot us an email and tell us a bit more about yourself and your skills!
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