Fampus, the collegiate social events site, has officially released its mobile application for Android and iOS operating systems. The app became available Thursday and is free from the Apple “App Store” and the Android Marketplace.

The mobile app will include many of the same features as the Fampus website, such as uploading photos and status updates. Users will be able to check in and out of events on or off campus with the geo-location feature the app offers. The mobile application gives students the opportunity to see if their friends are at events and share photos immediately.

“Fampus’ mobile app provides students with the ability to enjoy both on- and off-campus events with fellow classmates, whether they’re present or not, by offering new features and functionality to share their personal experiences in real-time,” said Brittany Brody, founder of Fampus.

Now, ISU students can experience what’s happening without actually having to be there. The app is the ideal for seeing who is at an event and what’s happening at an event, before committing to going to the event.

Fampus is new to Iowa State, and while some students have accounts, few have the application for phones.

Indira Garcia, freshman in interdisciplinary studies, said she does not have a Fampus account, but will be more likely to download the app for her smartphone. “It will be easier to use since I’m on my phone all the time,” Garcia said.

Others aren’t entirely sure of what Fampus is. Amara Specht, junior in event management, said she looked into getting an account and has one, but isn’t sure how to use it just yet.

“It will be interesting to see what people are up to. I may start to use the app more if there is a check-in,” Specht said. “That way I can see who’s there and how many people are there. If the app makes it more accessible and people start using it more, it will probably become really popular.”

Fampus launched in 2009 by Brody, a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate. Fampus is an online social networking site exclusive to college students. With Fampus, students can see a full-range of activities and events around their school. To sign up for a Fampus account, visit www.Fampus.com.