Tide turns Sacramento State into the handful of people you’d actually click with. Tucked along the American River, Sac State is a commuter campus that’s most alive between classes on the library quad. Tide gives those in-between moments somewhere to lead. It’s students-only and gated to Sac State: sign in with your school email and you only ever see and meet verified students from Sacramento State.
How students at Sacramento State use Tide
- Classes. Sync your Sac State schedule and see who’s in your lectures and sections. Start a group chat, find a study group, and never walk into a midterm not knowing anyone. How Classes works →
- Daily Tide. Every day at 8pm, meet one Sacramento State student matched to you on shared interests, no swiping. See the Daily Tide →
- Events. Find and host what’s happening around Sacramento this week, study sessions, food runs, dorm nights.
- The feed. A Sac State-only feed where posts are pseudonymous but everyone is a verified student, so it stays kinder and more accountable.
Why verified beats anonymous
Anonymous campus feeds let you read Sacramento State all day without meeting a soul. Tide is built on real, .edu-verified identity, so it can actually introduce you to classmates and people you’d get along with. Curious about the difference? Tide vs anonymous apps →
Common questions about Tide at Sacramento State
Is Tide free at Sacramento State?
Yes. Tide is free for Sacramento State students, always, all you need is your .edu email to verify you're a real Sacramento State student.
How do I meet people in my classes at Sacramento State?
Sync your Sacramento State schedule and Tide shows who's in your lectures and sections, so you can start a class group chat or find a study group with other verified Sacramento State students. See how class chats work →
Is Tide only for Sacramento State students?
On your Sacramento State feed and daily match, yes, you only see and meet verified Sacramento State students. Tide also runs at other campuses, each gated to its own school, so it always feels like your campus.
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