Recess

Sample at Student Quarters with Recess

Reach 81.6K++ students across 71 Student Quarters locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

49.6K+

Samples at Student Quarters

81.6K+

Consumer Reach

71

Student Quarters Locations

167%+

Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Student Quarters Sampling in Action

See how brands are reaching consumers at Student Quarters locations.

Why Brands Choose Student Quarters

Reach Consumers Where They Study

Student Quarters locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during the day. Student Quarters's 81.6K++ students are engaged, making them ideal for brands targeting college demographics.

Premium Brand Environment

Student Quarters is a trusted destination for students. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Student Quarters locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 71 Student Quarters locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Student Quarters's communications—email, app notifications, and social.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Student Quarters sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Target Student Quarters Locations
    Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Student Quarters locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

  2. Launch Your Campaign
    We coordinate directly with Student Quarters HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Student Quarters staff execute the activation.

  3. Measure Retail Impact
    Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See how Student Quarters sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Student Quarters locations.

"We partnered with a major beverage brand for a sampling event last semester and were genuinely impressed with how the platform made the entire process seamless. Our residents got to discover new products they actually wanted to buy, and the brand loved the authentic college demographic engagement."

CO - Cornerstone Student Living, Brand Partner

"The activation we hosted brought unexpected energy to our common areas. Students were excited to participate, we got a nice payment, and it sparked more community building than we'd seen in months."

TH - The Commons at Westridge, Brand Partner

"Recess connected us with a fitness supplement company that aligned perfectly with our resident demographic, and the turnout exceeded expectations. It validated that brands genuinely value access to our community."

AS - Ascent Residential Halls, Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?

You pay a flat cost per sample distributed, with no hidden fees or long-term commitments. A detailed proposal is provided before any campaign begins.

What kind of venues can I target?

Recess works with 10,000+ venues across various categories including fitness studios, gyms, salons, and hotels.

How do I track results and measure ROI?

Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard with samples distributed, venue locations, and consumer feedback, along with a detailed report after each campaign.

What is the minimum order for a campaign?

There is no strict minimum, but starting with at least 500 samples is recommended to generate meaningful data.