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Everything you'd want to know before joining Cohort. Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out at hello@cohortapp.com.

Getting Started

What is Cohort?

Cohort is a social app built for college students — a place to stay connected with the people you already know, meet new people on your campus, and find groups worth joining, from clubs and orgs to spontaneous get-togethers.

Is Cohort free?

Yes — always free for students. There's no subscription, no premium tier, and nothing to pay to use any part of the app.

When does Cohort launch?

Soon — Cohort is currently in development. Check back here for updates.

Is Cohort available on Android?

Not yet — Cohort is launching on iPhone first. We don't have an Android timeline to share right now.

Campus & Verification

Which campuses does Cohort work at?

Every campus at once — there's no phased or single-campus rollout. Cohort checks sign-ups against a database of 1,118 U.S. colleges and universities, and it grows as we hear from more schools.

What if my school isn't listed yet?

Cohort already covers 1,118 U.S. schools. If yours isn't listed, email us at hello@cohortapp.com and we'll look into adding it.

How does Cohort verify I'm a real student?

Sign-up asks you to pick your school from a list, then checks that your email's domain actually matches that school's real domain (e.g. @ksu.edu for Kansas State). No verification, no account — this is what keeps Cohort feeling like your actual campus instead of the open internet.

Is there a minimum age to join?

Yes — you need to be at least 17. Your birthdate is only used to confirm this and is never shown on your profile or to anyone else.

Privacy & Content

Who can see my posts?

You control it. A public account means anyone verified on Cohort can see your posts; a private account limits it to people you've approved as followers. You can switch this in Settings at any time.

Is my information sold or shared with anyone?

No. The full details of what's collected and how it's used are in our Privacy Policy.

Can I delete my account?

Yes, any time, from Settings inside the app. It's self-service and permanent — your profile, posts, group memberships, and messages are all removed.

Features

What's the difference between a group and a merged group?

A group is permanent — yours to keep, organize, and grow. Merging temporarily combines two or more groups into one shared space with its own chat and events, for a set amount of time, with no pressure to make it permanent. More in Groups and Merging.

How do events work?

Events are attached directly to the group they came from, so everyone already knows who's going. See Events for more.

What does the Find tab do?

A simple map of the groups and events happening around your campus. It's an intentionally simple first version — see Find for more.

Are messages private?

Direct messages, group chats, and merged-group chats are only visible to the people in that conversation. More in Messages.

For Businesses

Can I advertise my business on Cohort?

Yes — sponsored feed posts and map pins are available to local businesses, starting at $75 for 30 days. See Advertise for details and pricing.