Tide turns UC Davis into the handful of people you’d actually click with. Davis is built around the MU, the Arboretum, and a weekly Farmers Market, with everyone pedaling somewhere. Tide gives all those near-misses on the bike circles a way to actually become hellos. It’s students-only and gated to UC Davis: sign in with your school email and you only ever see and meet verified students from UC Davis.
How students at UC Davis use Tide
- Classes. Sync your UC Davis 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 UC Davis student matched to you on shared interests, no swiping. See the Daily Tide →
- Events. Find and host what’s happening around Davis this week, study sessions, food runs, dorm nights.
- The feed. A UC Davis-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 UC Davis 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 UC Davis
Is Tide free at UC Davis?
Yes. Tide is free for UC Davis students, always, all you need is your .edu email to verify you're a real UC Davis student.
How do I meet people in my classes at UC Davis?
Sync your UC Davis 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 UC Davis students. See how class chats work →
Is Tide only for UC Davis students?
On your UC Davis feed and daily match, yes, you only see and meet verified UC Davis students. Tide also runs at other campuses, each gated to its own school, so it always feels like your campus.
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