Recess X Campus Living: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Campus Living leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 3 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Years Partnered

3

Locations Activated

840+

Samples Distributed

1+

Offers Accepted

$0

Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Campus Living

Campus Living Real Activations

See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.

Why University housing complexes Partner with Recess

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 3 Campus Living locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Campus Living earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches students engage.

Complete Brand Control

Campus Living approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your university housing complexes without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your students with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with university housing complexes like Campus Living.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

Simple Process

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1. Create a Listing for Your University housing complex
   Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2. Get Matched with Brands
   We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific students. You review and approve every campaign.

3. Receive & Distribute Samples
   Products ship directly to your university housing complex and surprise and delight your community.

4. Get Paid
   Get paid for every sample distributed to your students after completion of event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The activation was seamlessly coordinated and our student population really responded well to the interactive setup. What surprised us most was how the brand team treated our space with respect and left everything in better condition than before—definitely booking future activations.
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The Quad at Millbrook
Venue Partner

We partnered with a snack brand for a sampling event in our common areas, and the turnout exceeded our expectations. Our residents were genuinely excited to try new products, and it gave us a chance to strengthen community engagement while generating additional revenue for building improvements.
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Riverside Commons Housing
Venue Partner

Hosting a beverage sampling activation brought authentic energy to our residence halls during move-in week. The brand's team was professional, residents got genuine value from trying products before buying, and our property earned a nice revenue share that offset event costs while boosting community vibrancy.
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Pinnacle Student Living
Venue Partner

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.

When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.

Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.

What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.

Ready to Delight Your Members?

Join hundreds of other Campus Living earning revenue while making members smile.