About SphereHub

We make UMBC student housing safer and simpler with verified listings, compatible roommate matches, and a real community.

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Our Storyline

Finding housing shouldn't feel like a gamble. SphereHub started after seeing students—especially internationals—struggle with outdated classifieds, scams, and last-minute scrambles. We focus on verified housing and roommate fits, backed by a supportive student community.

What We Do

Roommate Matching

Thoughtful matching that prioritizes compatibility and safety over convenience.

Verified
Listings

Clean, current, scam-resistant listings near campus that you can trust.

Community Support

Lightweight support before and after move-in with guides, tips, and community.

Trusted by Partners & Student Orgs

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Founder

Hamza Umar — Founder & CEO

Hamza Umar, UMBC Alumni, founded SphereHub to make student housing safer and more transparent. As an international student himself, who battled through confusing listings and last-minute room shares, he knows the struggle of integrating to campus life all too well. Armed with a passion to make student’s lives easier, he set out to build a verification-first platform with real community support.

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Trust First
Verification beats volume.
Student-Centered
Designed for commuters and internationals.
Community Over Transactions
Support doesn't stop at the lease.