Tide turns San Diego State into the handful of people you’d actually click with. From the Aztec Student Union to the trolley and Mission Beach, SDSU’s social life is everywhere once you’re plugged in. Tide is the plug, starting with the people in your own classes. It’s students-only and gated to SDSU: sign in with your school email and you only ever see and meet verified students from San Diego State.
How students at San Diego State use Tide
- Classes. Sync your SDSU 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 San Diego State student matched to you on shared interests, no swiping. See the Daily Tide →
- Events. Find and host what’s happening around San Diego this week, study sessions, food runs, dorm nights.
- The feed. A SDSU-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 San Diego 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 San Diego State
Is Tide free at San Diego State?
Yes. Tide is free for San Diego State students, always, all you need is your .edu email to verify you're a real San Diego State student.
How do I meet people in my classes at San Diego State?
Sync your San Diego 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 San Diego State students. See how class chats work →
Is Tide only for San Diego State students?
On your San Diego State feed and daily match, yes, you only see and meet verified San Diego 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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