# Academic Check-In Badges Foursquare for Universities Program Now Availabe at All Global Campuses By Summer Luu | Published 2011-02-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foursquare-for-universities References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/01/31/foursquare-colleges-universities/) & [blog.foursquare](http://blog.foursquare.com/2011/01/31/uni-badges/) After getting a plethora of requests from students all around the world, Foursquare is finally satisfying their [campus check-in needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-connect) with the new Foursquare for Universities program. Foursquare’s collegiate checkins program began a year ago with a Harvard partnership and since then has gained immense momentum for other academics worldwide. Students who explore their campus can unlock several fun and geeky [university badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamyuni) like "Bookworm Bender" (for checking into a library after midnight) or "Smells Like School Spirit" (for check-ins to [sports venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairfield-by-marriott)). Show your academic merits through the Foursquare for Univeristies program . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foursquare for Universities:** Foursquare satisfies campus check-in needs with fun badges for students. - **Collegiate Check-ins:** Foursquare offers a new way for students to explore and engage with their campuses. - **Academic Badges:** Foursquare rewards academic merits with fun and geeky badges for students. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Foursquare for Universities program provides a new tool for universities to engage with students and enhance the campus experience. - **Technology:** Foursquare's collegiate check-ins program demonstrates the potential for gamification to increase user engagement and loyalty. - **Marketing:** Foursquare for Universities program offers an innovative way for brands to reach college students through targeted promotions and incentives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [University-Specific Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-uni.md) - [Student-Centric AI-Powered Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-concierge-app.md) - [Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-arcade.md) - [Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification.md) - [College Gaming Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netease-games.md) - [Elevated Collegiate Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection.md) - [Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uo-haul.md) - [College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-shop.md) - [Experiential Student Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-u-up-campaign.md)