Recess X Student Quarters: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Student Quarters leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 71 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

1
Years Partnered
71
Locations Activated
49.6K+
Samples Distributed
162+
Offers Accepted
$7,660
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Student Quarters

Student Quarters Real Activations

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

Why University housing complexs 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 162+ campaigns across 71 Student Quarters locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Student Quarters 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

Student Quarters 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 Student Quarters.

Dedicated Partnership Team

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

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 the event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

"Recess connected us with a fitness supplement company that aligned perfectly with our resident demographic, and the turnout exceeded everyone's expectations—we had lines out the door. Beyond the immediate revenue, it validated that brands genuinely value access to our community, and we've had multiple inquiries since. Definitely one of the smartest ways we've monetized our space without feeling forced or intrusive."

AS
Ascent Residential Halls
Venue Partner

"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. It's become a reliable revenue stream for us while keeping our community spaces active and vibrant."

CO
Cornerstone Student Living
Venue Partner

"We noticed they seem interested in the new flavor. Most knew about starburst just wanted to check out the new flavor."

MA
Mars United
Venue Partner

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 Student Quarters earning revenue while making members smile.