Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your University Housing Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your students—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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University Housing brand activation
5.2M+
Samples Distributed
3.2M+
Consumers Reached
2.7K+
Top Markets
5.2K+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking university housing complexes like yours to reach engaged students.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your students with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your university housing complex.

Join a Nationwide Network

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

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

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.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with University Housing

Loved the product. The queso was a big hit

BO

Booknladder

Venue Partner

The residents really loved the flavor and were very surprised by it. Many residents commented on the graphics on the can as well.

GM

GMH Communities

Venue Partner

People really enjoyed the jalepeno one specifically.

PI

Pierce Education Properties

Venue Partner

SOCIAL PROOF

University Housing Community Love

See what venues are posting on social media

Alka-Seltzer
Campus Commandos
Alka-Seltzer

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.