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Coming Soon to Campuses across US

Someone is already going your way.

Meet students heading your way. Walk together, make connections, and make campus feel like home.

The Opportunity

Campus walks are better
with good company

73%

Want company on walks

Of college students say they'd enjoy their campus walks more with a friend by their side.

89%

Wish campus felt smaller

Students on large campuses say they'd love more ways to meet people during their daily routine.

2.3mi

Average daily campus walk

Students walk miles every day. That's thousands of missed opportunities for connection.

Happy students walking together

Walking solo

Headphones in. Same route. Another missed chance to connect.

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Walking with sidexside

New friend. Great conversation. Campus already feels like home.

Every walk is a chance to meet someone new. We're connecting students one step at a time. Making every walk feel lighter. Making campus feel like home. Move your way.

Simple & Fast

How it works

1

Drop your pin

Open the app and share where you're heading. See who's going your way in real-time.

2

Find your match

Browse students heading your direction. Check out their vibe and connect with a quick message.

3

Walk together

Meet up and walk together. Rate your experience and build your campus network.

Sneak Peek

See it in action

sidexside Home - Walk Together, Stay Safe
sidexside - Plan Your Trip
sidexside - Awaiting Confirmation with Match
Built Different

Vibes first.
Trust built-in.

Real-Time Matching

Who's going
your way?

Instantly see students heading in your direction. Same time. Same vibe. New connection.

sidexside Trip Match Screen
Vibe Check

Find your people.

Every match feels natural.

Campus Community

Your campus, connected

See who's walking near you right now. Join a community of students making campus feel like home, together.

Trusted Circle

Share your trip

Let your friends know you're walking with someone new. Share your trip with up to 5 contacts.

The Movement

Built on trust. Kept simple.

No persistent tracking. No chat logs saved. We keep it light so you can focus on the connection.

No Persistent Tracking
No Logs
For Every Student

Your walk. Your story.

The Night Owl

Late library walks

Finals week, 2am, library closing. Walk back with someone who gets it. Best conversations happen late.

The Early Riser

Morning gym walks

5am workouts hit different with a walking partner. Start the day with good energy.

The Transfer

New campus, new crew

New here? sidexside is the fastest way to build your circle and make campus feel like home.

The Social One

Coffee walk chats

Turn a boring walk to class into the best conversation of your day. Every. Single. Time.

Built on Trust

We've got your back

Verified Students

Students only. ID verification and selfie checks keep the community authentic.

Quick Help

Need assistance? One tap connects you to our support team.

Vibe Check

Community ratings keep it real.

Share Your Walk

Let friends follow along. Share your walk with trusted contacts in real-time.

Just Between You

Your conversations stay between you and your walking partner. That's it.

24/7 Support

Real humans available around the clock. If something feels off, we're here.

Why sidexside

There's nothing else
like it

Feature sidexside Walking Solo Campus Escort Rideshare
Free to use
Instant availability
Meet new people
Safety features
Zero emissions
Verified users
24/7 available
Build friendships
Campus Leaders

Run your campus

Join the sidexside Ambassador program. Be the face of campus connections, throw launch events, and get exclusive perks.

  • Lifetime Free Product
  • Early Access to New Features
  • Resume & Leadership Creds
  • Direct Access to Founders
Apply Now
UCLA
NYU
UT Austin
USC
Our Impact

Walk more. Drive less.
Connect better.

0 kg

CO2 Saved

Every walk together replaces a potential car trip. We track the collective carbon offset of our community.

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Connections Made

Students finding their people. Every matched walk is a new friendship waiting to bloom.

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Campuses Reached

Growing across universities nationwide. Each campus that joins makes the network stronger for everyone.

Every step together is a step toward a better campus.

FAQ

Got questions?

We've got answers. Can't find what you're looking for?

Contact Support
How much does SideXSide cost?
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SideXSide offers a 14-day free trial so you can experience all features risk-free. After that, it's just $12/month to stay connected with walking companions on campus.

How does verification work?
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We verify students through selfie matching, student ID checks, and phone number confirmation. This ensures everyone on the platform is who they say they are.

What if I'm not feeling the vibe?
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No problem. You can end the walk anytime. Tap the Quick Help button to discreetly notify your trusted contacts. Our support team is always available.

Is sidexside available at my school?
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We're launching soon and building our initial campus list. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you when we come to your school. Want to be first? Apply to be a Campus Ambassador!

Coming Soon

Get the app on launch day

Join the waitlist and be the first to download.

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Soon

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