StarRez has announced that College Pads, a leader in off-campus student housing software, has joined the StarRez family.
This acquisition expands StarRez’s Cloud offerings by providing seamless access to off-campus housing listings and resources that enable tailored and innovative solutions for students and property managers.
Universities will gain the ability to feature curated off-campus housing options through an integrated and white-labeled solution, helping to support their student wellness and retention goals.
Together, StarRez and College Pads will deliver the best in on-campus and off-campus resident experiences, furthering StarRez’s mission to empower communities to thrive.
College Pads has been a leader in off-campus student residential experience for 10+ years, partnering with 100+ institutions across the United States, including University of Michigan, University of Texas at Austin, Florida State, and Columbia University.
Whether it is finding ideal housing options near campus or matching with compatible roommates, College Pads is a one-stop solution for off-campus living that differentiates itself from the market by partnering with universities.
“We love helping residential communities thrive and see a growing need to support the full lifecycle of student housing.
“Students often must balance their preferences of location, amenities, and budget when transitioning to off-campus living, and College Pads has long been a trusted leader in this space.
“We look forward to enhancing this platform for our StarRez Global Community and investing further in user-friendly features. Together, StarRez and College Pads will redefine student living worldwide.”
Travis Knipe, CEO, StarRez
The pairs partnership addresses key trends in student housing, including rising enrollment, increased demand for flexible off-campus options, and the growing importance of tech-enabled lifestyles.
StarRez and College Pads will tackle these trends with inventive solutions, setting new benchmarks for convenience, community and excellence in student housing.
“Since College Pads was founded 13 years ago, our passion has been building the best off-campus university-branded platforms to foster student success, and StarRez has achieved the same with its on-campus solutions.
“Working together, we can help students from their first day of class through their graduation. Today, more than four million students a year find an off-campus apartment on a College Pads platform, and I’m confident this new chapter will allow us to better serve them.”
Dominic Anzalone, CEO, College Pads
