UME

Boston, Massachusetts

The student marketplace
for BU

Buy and sell textbooks, furniture, electronics, and more with verified Boston University students — for free, safely, on campus.

Only .edu emails · Completely free · 37,000+ potential buyers at Boston University

What BU students are buying and selling

From move-in to move-out — everything a college student needs.

How UME works at BU

1

Sign up with your .edu email

Only verified students can join. No strangers, no bots — just real people from your campus.

2

List or browse in seconds

Post what you're selling with a photo and price. Or browse what's available on your campus right now.

3

Meet safely on campus

UME's Safe-Handshake guides you to a campus Blue Light station. QR code confirms the exchange. Stay safe.

Why BU students choose UME over Facebook Marketplace

Only verified .edu students

Everyone on UME has verified their college email. No random people, no scammers — just real students from your campus.

Safe campus meetups built in

Our Safe-Handshake system guides both parties to a campus safety station. Your card is only charged when the QR code is scanned.

Campus communities & events

Join study groups, find campus events, and connect with students in your major — not just people selling stuff.

Ship across campuses

Selling to someone at another school? UME integrates with USPS, UPS, and FedEx for real shipping rates and label generation.

Ready to sell at BU?

Join free with your .edu email. Takes 30 seconds.

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