GradConnect is a smart campus platform that connects students with events, resources, and each other—offering real-time updates, academic tools, lost & found, and more in one seamless experience.
GradConnect is a dynamic campus engagement platform designed to centralize student life into one seamless digital experience. It combines essential features like real-time discussions, lost & found tracking, club recruitment, academic tools, event ideation, and campus services—ensuring students can connect, collaborate, and stay informed with ease.
The platform is built with a modular backend architecture using Node.js and a PostgreSQL relational database, allowing each feature to operate independently while maintaining system stability and performance. Real-time communication, secure authentication, and personalized notifications are core elements of the experience.
Designed for scalability and flexibility, GradConnect empowers students to navigate academics, events, and everyday campus needs—all from a single platform. Whether it's forming study groups, proposing events, tracking lost items, or accessing wellness resources, GradConnect is built to support the evolving needs of student communities.
✅ Built a complete Authentication system for GradConnect with secure signup/signin functionality, supporting a robust login method. ✅ Designed and integrated the user database using PostgreSQL, structuring student profiles with essential fields like UID, QR code, college ID, and login credentials. ✅ Implemented frontend interfaces for signup, login, and profile management, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. ✅ Established core backend logic using Node.js and Express
Two professionals from a leading tech firm have shown strong interest in GradConnect and have requested an MVP within the next 5 months. Upon successful delivery, they plan to support the project by covering server-side infrastructure and operational costs. This backing marks a promising step toward long-term sustainability and potential scaling.