Your Academic Community Starts Here
TreeHouse connects UCL students, alumni, and staff around the modules they actually study — structured discussions, real answers, and a community that gets it.
Everything you need to succeed
Purpose-built for the UCL academic community with features that matter.
Module Forums
Every UCL module gets its own discussion space. Ask questions, share notes, and collaborate with classmates in the right context.
Q&A with Reputation
Mark posts as questions and earn reputation by providing helpful answers. Quality rises to the top — automatically.
Anonymous Posting
Post anonymously when you need to. Ask that question you were afraid to ask — your identity stays private.
Staff & Students
Current students, alumni, and academic staff all share the same space. Different perspectives, one community.
Activity Indicators
Know at a glance which modules are buzzing and which are quiet, so you can find conversations that matter.
Token Rewards
Earn tokens and build your reputation by helping others. A leaderboard recognises the most valued contributors.
The TreeHouse App
Access the full forum — browse modules, join discussions, and connect with your academic community.
Jump straight in
Sign in with your @ucl.ac.uk or @alumni.ucl.ac.uk email to access module forums, ask questions, and build your reputation in the community.
Open TreeHouse App →How it works
Create your account
Register with your UCL email. Choose your role — student, alumnus, or staff — and set up your profile.
Find your modules
Your department's modules are suggested automatically. Browse all 6,500+ UCL modules and enrol in the ones you're studying.
Join the conversation
Post questions, share insights, vote on answers, and earn reputation by helping your fellow students.
About TreeHouse
A platform built by UCL students, for the UCL community.
🌳 Our Mission
TreeHouse exists to close the gap between lectures and understanding. Academic forums tied to specific modules give students a structured, searchable space to ask questions, share knowledge, and learn from each other — beyond office hours and tutorial slots.
🎓 Who We're For
Any member of the UCL community — current students, alumni, and academic staff. Whether you're cramming for finals or sharing experience from after graduation, there's a place for you here.
🔐 Privacy First
Accounts require a verified UCL email — keeping the community trusted. Anonymous posting ensures you can ask anything without fear of judgement, while administrators can still ensure the platform stays safe.
📈 Growing Community
We cover every UCL module from our comprehensive module database. The platform grows richer as more members contribute — every answer, question, and vote makes it better for everyone.
Our Journey
Concept & Research
Identified the gap in UCL's existing tools — no single place for structured academic discussion at the module level.
First Build
Core forum, user authentication, and module scraper — covering 6,500+ UCL modules from the outset.
Community Features
Added reputation system, token rewards, leaderboard, anonymous posting, and activity indicators.
Live & Growing
Production deployment on treehousesocialapp.co.uk. Open to all UCL students, alumni, and staff.
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.
Email Us
info@treehousesocialapp.co.uk
Report a Bug
Found something broken? Let us know and we'll fix it fast.
Feature Request
Have an idea that would improve the platform? We're listening.
Partnerships
Interested in collaborating or integrating with TreeHouse?
Send a Message
Your Profile
Sign in to view your profile
Your profile, modules, reputation, and token balance live inside the TreeHouse app. Sign in to access them.
More from TreeHouse
Explore what's coming next and how the platform is evolving.
Our Story
Learn how TreeHouse came to be and the team behind it.
Contact & Feedback
Shape the platform — your feedback drives our roadmap.
Join the Discussion
Head into the app and start contributing to your module forums.
Product Roadmap
Here's what's live, what we're building, and what's planned next.
Module Forums
Discussion spaces for every UCL module with Q&A, voting, and anonymous posting.
Reputation & Token System
Earn tokens by helping others. Leaderboard recognises top contributors.
Smart Module Suggestions
Automatically suggest modules based on your faculty and department.
Email Notifications
Get notified when someone replies to your post or answers your question.
Microsoft SSO
Sign in with your UCL Microsoft account — no separate password needed.
Transcript Integration
Import your UCL transcript to automatically populate your enrolled modules.
Study Groups
Form private study groups within module forums for collaborative work.