Designed exclusively for the University of North Georgia. Withly is a student engagement platform built to break down geographic isolation, support mental well-being, and drive institutional retention.
A private daily check-in for students to express their current vibe. If a student taps "Stressed" or "Sad", they instantly see how many peers feel the same way, fostering a campus-wide culture of empathy and reducing isolation.
An empathetic AI listener available around the clock. The Companion cross-references the student's listed interests to proactively suggest UNG student clubs, or seamlessly routes them to official UNG Care and Outreach services.
Students bridge the geographic divide by sending "Signals" for their specific classes. Whether requesting exam tips or joining a peer "Huddle" for CHEM 1211, five separate campuses are turned into one unified, collaborative community.
Protected by enterprise-grade safety. Real-time AI filtering blocks harmful language, and our community moderation system automatically quarantines any post or chat member that receives three independent peer reports.
As an Assistant Professor at UNG, I see firsthand how much our students struggle with feeling disconnected. Traditional social media only amplifies the noise, and navigating the logistics of a multi-campus university often leaves freshmen and non-traditional students feeling isolated.
I built Withly to solve the exact problems I observe in my own students every day. It is an academic survival tool disguised as a social app, designed to proactively support student mental health and drive retention across all our campuses.
To ensure a safe, FERPA-conscious environment, access to the Withly ecosystem is strictly locked to verified university email addresses. No bots, no outsiders. Secure peer messaging without the need to exchange personal phone numbers.