Student-Powered Since 2022

About College Dudes

We started as a way to pay for college. Now we're building a brand that San Diego trusts — connecting customers with hardworking student movers who get the job done right.

It Started With a Simple Problem

In 2022, I was a freshman at SDSU trying to figure out how to pay for school. I didn't want to work minimum wage. I wanted something that paid well and fit around my class schedule.

So I started College Dudes Doin' Moves — just me and a friend helping people move furniture, load trucks, and get settled into new places. Word spread. People liked that we showed up on time, worked hard, and treated their stuff with care.

What started as a way to cover tuition turned into something bigger. I realized there were hundreds of students just like me who needed flexible, well-paying work. And there were thousands of San Diegans who wanted movers they could actually trust.

That's what College Dudes is about — connecting great people on both sides.

— Dawson

Founder, SDSU Class of 2026
College Dudes Doin' Moves founders

Since 2022

San Diego, CA

Our Mission

We built College Dudes Doin' Moves to create opportunities for San Diego students — and to give customers movers they can actually trust.

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Fair Pay for Hard Work

The student crews you're connected with earn well above minimum wage. We believe hard work deserves real pay — and so do our partner movers.

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Built for Students

Flexible schedules that work around classes and exams. Pick up shifts when you can, focus on school when you need to.

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Giving Back

We partner with local nonprofits and charities to create a positive feedback loop — growing the business while strengthening our community.

What We Stand For

Our Values

These aren't corporate buzzwords. They're the standards we actually hold ourselves to — every move, every day.

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Show Up On Time

We respect your time. When we say 9am, we mean 9am. No excuses, no "running late" texts.

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Treat Your Stuff Like Ours

Every box, every piece of furniture gets handled with care. We wrap, pad, and protect because we'd want the same.

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Communicate Clearly

No surprises. We give you honest quotes, keep you updated, and respond within 4 hours. Always.

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Invest in Students

Every job we book means more hours for students trying to pay their way through school. Your move makes a difference.

Building a Better Feedback Loop

We're not just building a brand — we're building a system that creates real value for everyone involved.

When you book through College Dudes, you get connected with reliable, trustworthy student movers. Those students get flexible, well-paying work that fits around their class schedules. And together, we're partnering with local nonprofits and charities across San Diego.

The more the brand grows, the more students get opportunities, the more we can give back. That's the feedback loop we're creating — and you're part of it.

500+
Moves Completed
100%
Student Crews
5.0
Google Rating
2022
Founded
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The College Dudes Loop

You book a move → Students get work → We partner with nonprofits → Community gets stronger → More people trust the brand → More opportunities for students → Repeat.

Be Part of the Story

Whether you need help moving or you're a student looking for great-paying work, we'd love to connect with you.

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