Meet students, discover groups, find events, and see what's happening around Howard all in one place.
Skip the small talk. Swipe through students on your campus and match with people you'd actually vibe with.
BUD is a community app at heart built to help you meet people and grow your circle on campus.
Sign up with your school email so every match is someone actually on your campus.
Once you both say yes, the conversation starts right away. No guessing games.
Block and report tools, plus active moderation, keep the community respectful.
Major, dorm, hobbies, clubs — find people who actually share your interests.
Sign up with your school email. We'll confirm you're a real student before you get access.
Add a few photos and tell people what you're into. No bios written for you, just you.
Swipe through students on your campus. When you both match, the chat opens up right away.
BUD is launching first at Howard University, built around the way HBCU students actually connect, discover events, and build community. Howard is just the beginning.
Starting with Howard join the waitlist and be first in when BUD goes live.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
BUD is a community app for college students. Swipe through people on your campus, match, and start chatting to build real friendships and find your people.
We're launching first at Howard University, then expanding to more campuses. Fill out the form below and we'll let you know the moment BUD is live at your school.
Yes! BUD is free to download and use. Optional premium features may be introduced in the future, but the core BUD experience will remain free.
Every account is verified with a school email, and you can block or report anyone in one tap. Our team reviews reports quickly.
We're finishing up development now. Join the waitlist so you're first to know when BUD launches at your school.