College dating in New York City
Swiping in New York City between lectures gets old. A Lineup is a game: six faces in six balloons, a pin on your finger, and three rounds to find the one that stays.
New York City is one of the three biggest cities in the United States, home to about 8.8 million people.
A few date ideas in New York City
Try a Lineup in New York City
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in New York City
First impression
Six people near New York City, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Why it works for students and young singles in New York City
It’s a game
Press the pin into a balloon to pop it. Leaving one floating is the like.
Near campus
Your Lineup is built from people close to where you are.
Done between classes
Rounds are timed. A full Lineup takes a few minutes.
Dating in New York City at a glance
- Population
- 8.8 million
- Region
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Lineups run on
- Eastern Time
- To Washington
- 328 km
- Closest place
- Hoboken · 4 km
Universities in New York City
Ways to date in New York City
College dating near New York City
Neighbourhoods in New York City
- Upper West Side
- East Flatbush
- East New York
- Astoria
- Borough Park
- Sunset Park
- Harlem
- East Harlem
- Elmhurst
- Bushwick
- Flatbush
- Chinatown
- Canarsie
- Brownsville
- Ridgewood
- Jackson Heights
- Park Slope
- Flatlands
- East Village
- Financial District
- Morningside Heights
- Cypress Hills
- Sunnyside
- Maspeth
- Hell's Kitchen
- Woodside
- Kensington
- Greenpoint
- Dyker Heights
- Glendale
- Williamsburg
- West Village
- Middle Village
- Fort Hamilton
- Gramercy Park
- Long Island City
- Times Square
- Roosevelt Island
- Tompkinsville
- Tribeca
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Questions about college dating in New York City
Can students use Pop or Keep in New York City?
Yes, if you’re 18 or older. Your Lineup is made of people near you, so in New York City that often means people around campus.
Is it free for students?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free.
Is Pop or Keep available in New York City?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in the United States, including New York City and the rest of New York. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
Is Pop or Keep free in New York City?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.