About Our Non-Profit Organization
StudyCycle is a student-run academic trading platform where students can donate, receive, or trade educational materials using a fair, points-based system. All items are reviewed to ensure safety, quality, and usefulness.
Quality Standards
- Items must be clean, gently used, and functional
- No missing pages, stains, mold, broken parts, or unsafe electronics
- Must directly support studying (school, test prep, self-study)
- No offensive content, clothing, toys, food, décor, or expired/damaged materials
- Items not meeting criteria must be revised/removed
Accepted Items
Books/Materials
School textbooks, AP/IB/SAT/ACT books, partial workbooks, organized notes, summaries, binders, flashcards, curriculum novels, nonfiction learning books
Supplies (sets only)
Pens/pencils/markers, sticky notes, index cards, notebooks, binders, folders, dividers, sheet protectors, envelopes, organizers, pencil cases
Electronics (working + wiped)
Scientific/graphing calculators, laptops/Chromebooks/tablets/e-readers, headphones, keyboards, mice, chargers, USBs
Tools
Whiteboards, study lamps, timers, planners, reference sheets
Art
Sketchbooks, unused canvases, art sets, safe paints/brushes, coloring pencils
STEM
Geometry sets, microscopes (safe), measuring tools, robotics kits, Arduino/Raspberry Pi components
Accessories
Backpacks, laptop sleeves, calculator cases, bookstands
College Prep
Résumé/essay guides, test prep materials
Not allowed
Clothing, food, toys, decorations, personal journals/photos, broken items, copyrighted PDFs, teacher-made content without permission
File Guidelines
Allowed
Original notes, summaries, slides, worksheets, school-approved past tests, Creative Commons resources (with credit)
Not allowed
Textbook/PDF scans, paid-platform content (Quizlet+, Chegg, CourseHero), teacher content without permission, copyrighted files you do not own
File types
pdf, docx, pptx, jpg, png, zip, txt, md
Important: Files must be clearly named, accurate, and contain no personal data
Earn and Redeem Points
Items earn points when approved. Point values are based on item category and value:
Small stationery, simple notes
Binders, backpacks, basic calculators
Prep books, detailed binders, desk tools
Graphing calculators, high-value textbooks, tech
Laptops, tablets, premium bundles
Using Points
Points are deducted when redeeming items and can be saved. Violations may remove points.
How It Works
- Create an account/Add your email and contact
- Submit an item (photos + description)
- Moderators approve/reject
- Earn points, redeem items
- Pick up or drop off items at designated StudyCycle locations
Our Community Standards
- Donate clean, safe, academic items only
- Respect all users
- Do not resell StudyCycle items
- Report unsafe or inappropriate listings