# StudyDate - Meet Classmates — Meet, Chat & Connect on Campus

> University student connection and study group app. (iPhone/iPad app by Lisa Shenkman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studydate-meet-classmates/id1529768814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lisa Shenkman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016652221)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studydate-meet-classmates/id1529768814/reviews.md

## What is StudyDate?

StudyDate brings university classmates together.

Meeting new people on a giant college campus may seem like a daunting task. StudyDate digitizes this essential aspect of college life by providing a smarter, safer, and less intimidating medium to build connections with your peers.

MEET YOUR CLASSMATES
Customize your StudyDate profile with your academics, personal interests, study habits, and other attributes. View other students’ profiles filtered by course and let our advanced Smart Pairing algorithm go to work connecting you with your future best friend and go-to study partner.

COURSE GROUP CHATS
It’s easy to chat with all your classmates at once! StudyDate’s full-course group chats are easy to locate and automatically created for every course at your university, perfect for sharing useful information and getting that passing grade.

SAFE AND SECURE
StudyDate is a network exclusively for college students. The app requires all users to go through a university email verification process to ensure that there’s a real student behind every profile.

## Key features

- Profile customization with academics and interests
- Smart Pairing algorithm for connections
- Course-specific group chats
- University email verification for safety
- Discover classmates by course

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studydate-meet-classmates/id1529768814/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won't let me sign up

*2022-01-29, version 1.2*

It keeps saying my school email is invalid and won't let me register :'( I double checked my email because I thought maybe I was somehow typing my email wrong but nope

### 5/5 — Praise

*2021-10-07, version 1.2*

Solid App

### 5/5 — Great App

*2021-10-06, version 1.2*

This app has helped me improve my social life and connections in college. Game changer.

### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER

*2021-10-06, version 1.2*

Great product, love using it. Would recommend it to all of my friends.

### 5/5 — Gel Supremacy

*2021-09-29, version 1.2*

Best app I’ve used in a hot minute. Really helps me meet more people from my classes.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-09-29, version 1.2*

This is the greatest app ever created.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-09-29, version 1.2*

By far the best study app I have used in all my days

### 5/5 — Review

*2021-09-29, version 1.2*

This is the greatest app ever! Go download

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-09-29, version 1.2*

Amazing app!!! Highly recommend!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2021-09-28, version 1.2*

This app has helped me so much in creating connections on campus.

## Frequently asked questions about StudyDate

### What does StudyDate do?

StudyDate helps university students connect with their peers. It allows you to create a profile, discover classmates based on your courses and interests, and join group chats for your classes. The app aims to make meeting new people on campus easier and safer.

### How does StudyDate help me find study partners?

You can customize your StudyDate profile with your academic details, personal interests, and study habits. The app's Smart Pairing algorithm then uses this information to connect you with other students who are a good match for studying or friendship. You can also filter students by specific courses to find classmates.

### Is StudyDate free to use?

Yes, StudyDate is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it completely free for all university students to use.

### How does StudyDate ensure user safety?

StudyDate prioritizes safety by requiring all users to verify their university email address. This process ensures that only verified college students can create profiles, creating a secure and exclusive network for campus connections.

### What are the main features of StudyDate?

Key features include creating a detailed student profile, using a Smart Pairing algorithm to find compatible classmates, joining automatically created group chats for every course, and a secure platform verified with university emails.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-08-22

StudyDate is back! We're finished with our identity crisis and are ready to re-introduce ourselves as the brand you know and love.

This update includes various interface, performance, and quality-of-life improvements that dramatically enhance the StudyDate experience. Regular updates will be delivered to make staying connected on campus even easier.

### 1.2 — 2021-09-19

BIG NEW UPDATE! We’ve been hard at work creating major new features and improvements we know you’ll love!

Here’s just some of what we’ve added:
- A brand new Nearby experience, featuring a fresh map interface to make meeting up with your classmates fun!
- A redesigned menu for creating new chats, including the ability to create public groups
- Explore public groups created by your classmates- join one and get the conversation going!
- Admin role has been added to group chats
- Many, many behind-the-scenes bug fixes and performance improvements

For more information about the changes we've made, visit https://gelapp.io/changelog.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-01-20

This update includes various new improvements and bug fixes to make Gel better for you. For more information about the changes we've made, visit https://gelapp.io/changelog.

### 1.1 — 2021-01-08

Big news- StudyDate is now Gel! We’ve rebranded and revamped our app to gear up for the Spring semester, and our platform is now better than ever! With tons of new features and under-the-hood improvements, Gel is ready to help you thrive in your classes and enhance your social and educational experience.

Here are just some of the new features we’ve added:
- DARK MODE!!
- A redesigned Dashboard screen with clearer controls
- Admin controls for group chats
- Global user search for adding anyone you want to a chat
- Redesigned setup screens for a smoother first-time user experience
- Did we mention dark mode?
- In-app support for resetting your password
- Additional bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 1.0.2 — 2020-09-19

This update adds various new improvements and bug fixes into the app to enhance the user experience:

- Adds support for linking other social media accounts to your StudyDate profile
- Adds a redesigned Welcome screen
- Fixes White Screen of Death (WSoD) bug which plagued a small number of users

For more information about this update, visit https://studydate.app/changelog.

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