Over the past few years, it has become common for incoming college students to meet their future roommates, friends, and campus circles through "Class" Instagram pages, such as "Class of 2030" pages. Typically, the process works as follows:
- Creation of the Account: Someone informally creates an account, usually named @[CollegeName][GraduationYear] (e.g., @Michigan2030).
- Student Submissions: Incoming students direct message the page admin their bio and pictures.
- Verification and Posting: After verifying the student's acceptance, the admin uploads a post featuring them.
- Community Interaction: Other incoming students, current students, and students from around the world view these pages for various reasons, including networking, making friends, or just getting to know the incoming class.
These "Class of" Instagram pages have become a central hub for students to connect before stepping on campus.