Study Buddies

students studying.

Study Buddies is a feature within the Navigate mobile app or desktop site that allows you to opt-in to connect with students in each of your classes who are interested in forming study groups. How you choose to interact can be decided by your group, whether it be in-person or virtually.

Using Study Buddies

study buddies icon.

Upon logging in to the Navigate mobile app, click the Study Buddies icon. Once Study Buddies is selected, you will see a list of classes you are currently enrolled in. 

screenshot of course list for Fall 2025.

Choose the section(s) you’d like to join. You’ll be prompted to confirm sharing your email with classmates.

Zoom image: screen shot of confirmation to opt-in to share email address with others screen shot of confirmation to opt-in to share email address with others.
  • If you’re the first to opt in, you’ll see “Only Me.” As classmates opt in, their email addresses will appear in the list. You can select and email any of them, or use the search bar to find specific classmates.
  • Select your classmates, and your email app will open with a pre-filled message you can edit as needed.
  • You can leave a study group anytime by selecting “Leave Group.” Confirm “Yes,” and you’ll be removed from that course’s Study Buddies list.

I Opted in to Study Buddies, Now What?

1. Connect: Email the classmates who also opted in for the class.

2. Set Expectations: Establish how frequently you will meet, how you will meet, and how to share your materials.

3. Do Your Part: keep up with responsibilities, prepare notes, come with questions.

4. Optimize Your Time: determine a session goal ahead of time, stay focused, and be respectful of time.