Now available on iOS

Stay close from afar

The bridge between independence and support during the college journey.

Free forever

Private & secure

Built for modern families

Everything you need to stay connected, without being intrusive.

Health & Wellness

Know they're doing okay

Students log daily wellness ratings for sleep, nutrition, academics, and social health.

Wellness metrics tracked daily

24/7

Always stay informed

Financial Support

Send support in seconds

Care Boost lets you send money and encouragement together. Powered by PayPal.

Instant transfers

Money arrives in seconds via PayPal

Messages included

Send encouragement with every payment

Communication

Connect meaningfully

Pre-written support templates make it easy to send encouragement. Build your family timeline.

Popular templates

"Thinking of you today"

"How are exams going?"

"So proud of you"

Built by students, for families

At Campus Life, we believe that the college journey should be a time for students to grow into independence without feeling alone. Our mission is to help families balance freedom with support.

We exist to bring parents peace of mind, ensuring that distance never means disconnection.

Vedant Subramanian

Co-Founder

Ronald Li

Co-Founder

Piaoyi Wu

Developer

Our Story

We started Campus Life after realizing our older brothers never called home, leaving our parents frustrated. What began as a late-night conversation at M&TSI turned into a project built across time zones, and now into an app designed to make family check-ins simple and natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Campus Life

What is Campus Life?

Campus Life is a family connection app designed for college students and their parents. It helps families stay connected through wellness tracking, messaging, and financial support features, making it easy to maintain meaningful connections without being intrusive.

How much does Campus Life cost?

Campus Life is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees, hidden costs, or premium tiers. We believe family connection should be accessible to everyone.

What platforms is Campus Life available on?

Campus Life is currently available on iOS through the Apple App Store. We're working on bringing the app to Android in the future.

How does the Care Boost feature work?

Care Boost is powered by PayPal and allows parents to send money to students along with support messages. Students can also request funds for emergencies or specific needs. All transactions are securely processed through PayPal's trusted platform.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes, we take privacy very seriously. All wellness data and messages are private to your family only. We never share your personal information with third parties. Payments are securely processed through PayPal's encrypted infrastructure.

Do both parents and students need to download the app?

Yes, Campus Life works best when both parents and students have the app installed. Students can log their wellness updates and communicate with their family, while parents can view updates, send messages, and provide support.

Can I connect with multiple children?

Absolutely! Parents can connect with multiple students in college, and each student can connect with multiple family members. This makes it perfect for families with several children or extended family support networks.

Get started in minutes

Setting up Campus Life is quick and easy

Download

Get Campus Life free on the App Store

Create Account

Connect

Link your family members together

Stay Close

Start tracking wellness and sharing support