Build the
emotional skills
college doesn’t teach.

Build the
emotional skills
college doesn’t teach.

60%

of students struggle with mental health

80%

don’t use campus resources

60%

of students struggle with mental health

80%

don’t use campus resources

How Base Campus Works

Check In

Mobile app screen prompting a student to select their current emotion from options like joy, sadness, anger, trust, surprise, and fear.

Build Skills

Mobile app screen asking what is affecting the user most right now, with options related to emotional wellbeing and relationships.

Track Progress

Two mobile app screens showing student wellness progress, emotional check-in analytics, badges, guides, and daily reflection activities.

Built with students.

For students.

After more than 3 years of research, Base Campus was built to meet the real challenges of college life shaped by insights from students and experts to help you truly thrive.

Three mobile app screens showing emotional wellness features, including mood tracking, progress mapping, and personalized guides for student self-reflection.

Testimonials

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The content is helpful & the activities are easy for college students to connect to.

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Journaling in Base Campus is helpful for tracking my thoughts and feelings.

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Base Campus has something for everyone – videos, readings, and real-life tasks.

Your child won’t always ask for help.

We make it easy for them to get it.

Parents, Base Campus equips your student with tools they can use anytime, on their own terms, helping them build resilience and confidence so you can have peace of mind.

Features that matter

Improve your response to stress

Learn how to respond and cope with your day-to-day stress with guidance from licensed clinicians.

Personalized Assessments

Expert-created content that is current and customized.

Strategies to deal with stress

Build proven skills to manage stress at school, work, and in daily life – because things can get better.

Customized Content

Based on your needs and preferences, we’ll tailor content just for you.

Personalized Progress

Track your progress over time and see how your mental health improves.

Encouragement along the way

Gentle reminders to check in and discover what Base Campus has for you—right when you need it.

Ready to build emotional resilience?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the platform and how it works.

Base Campus is an app using elements of game-play, designed to help college students managetheir emotions for real life.

Created by three college professors with input and ideas from students, Base Campus teaches how to manage emotions, resilience, andself-awareness so college students can better navigate everyday stress, academics,relationships, and everything in between so they can thrive in the moments that matter most.

While many mental health apps emphasize crisis intervention or passive content like
meditation libraries or symptom tracking, Base Campus is grounded in evidence-based
frameworks such as CBT and ACT to support preventative skill development focused on
managing emotions in real time. We’re not just here when things are overwhelming, we focus
on helping college students develop practical tools to reduce the likelihood of everyday stress
escalating into crisis.

Base Campus is:

  • Built specifically for college students
  • Content is curated specifically for the user, in the moment
  • Focused on emotional skill-building, not only symptom management
  • Gamified to increase engagement and consistency
  • Grounded in evidence-based psychological practices
  • Designed and developed with students

Yes. Your privacy matters.
Your journal entries and personal reflections are private and are not shared with your school,
parents, or third parties.

We use data only to improve your in-app experience and never sell personal information. You
stay in control of what you share.

Parents can support students by encouraging emotional awareness and skill-building.
Base Campus is designed primarily for students to use independently. However, we know
parents play an important role in student well-being.
We will provide resources to help parents understand emotional skills and how to support
students without adding pressure.

No. Base Campus is not a replacement for therapy or clinical care.
Base Campus is designed for everyday emotional support to help with stress, feeling
overwhelmed, and encourage emotional growth. It provides real-time feedback and skill-
building tools that help students manage their emotions before challenges escalate.
If a student is experiencing significant mental health challenges, we encourage them to seek
support from a licensed mental health professional or campus counseling services.

Campus Compass

Stay up to date with Campus Compass, a newsletter 
by Dr. Beth Russell, one of the co-founders of 
Base Campus, with the latest mental health tips for college students.