Bots & automations
Helpful chatbots, reminders, and small automations that make studying, organizing, or everyday tasks easier.
Student-built. Ideas-first.
Your next big idea deserves a place to grow.
Affordable cloud hosting and hands-on tech support for students turning class projects, bots, websites, and educational ideas into something real. Built by a student who gets it.
Hosting plans from $5/month · Project support by conversation
Your project, online
IDEA → BUILD → LAUNCH✳
Made for your next project.
Helpful bots
& automations
& automations
Websites &
project demos
project demos
student@oakridge:~$ launch my-idea
→ A place to build, test and learn
✓ Ready for your next step_
✦ Start small. Build boldly.
Student-friendly pricing
Built for learning by doing
Real conversations, not confusing sales
What we build
More than hosting. A home for student ideas.
Oakridgecloud brings together affordable infrastructure and practical help for the things students want to create, experiment with, and learn from.
Websites & portfolios
Personal portfolios, club pages, simple web apps, and live demos that show what you know how to build.
Learning tools
Study helpers, resource hubs, and experimental tools that address real challenges students encounter.
Cloud hosting
Budget-conscious virtual servers for deploying websites, APIs, bots, and class projects without oversized plans.
Have a project idea that's not on the list? Tell me what you're working on ↗
Who it's for
For curious minds with something to make.
You don't need a funded startup or a huge budget. If you're learning, experimenting, or solving a problem with technology, you belong here.
01
Students & coursemates
Put assignments, portfolios, practice apps, and passion projects online on a manageable budget.
02
Student teams & campus communities
Build sites, study resources, and tools together instead of leaving ideas in a group chat.
03
First-time builders
Get practical guidance on choosing hosting and taking the first steps toward a live project.
Student hosting plans
✦ Starting at $5/month
Small budget. Real possibilities.
Start with the resources you need today, then discuss moving to a larger plan when your project grows. Hosting is priced separately from custom development help.
Student cloud
Study Starter
A small, affordable home for your first idea.
$5/month
Good for: Portfolios, experiments & simple bots
- 1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe storage
- 500 GB monthly transfer
Great for class projects
Project Builder
More room for the projects you keep improving.
$9/month
Good for: Class websites, APIs & active bots
- 1 vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 40 GB NVMe storage
- 1 TB monthly transfer
Student cloud
Team Space
A shared space for ambitious group projects.
$17/month
Good for: Team apps, databases & demos
- 2 vCPU
- 4 GB RAM
- 80 GB NVMe storage
- 2 TB monthly transfer
Student cloud
Launch Lab
For the student project growing into something bigger.
$32/month
Good for: Larger apps & multiple services
- 4 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB NVMe storage
- 4 TB monthly transfer
Monthly starting prices are in USD and cover hosting only. Server availability, final configuration, payment methods, and any additional services are confirmed in chat before payment.
How it works
No complicated starting line.
Whether you already have code or just have an idea, the first step is a conversation.
Share what you're building
Message Oakridgecloud on Telegram with your idea, requirements, or the hosting plan you're considering.
Find a sensible setup
We'll discuss the resources, hosting cost, and whether you need any additional project support.
Build, launch & learn
Once the details are confirmed, we can arrange your setup and the next steps for getting your project online.
Emily KennedyFounder, Oakridgecloud
Who's behind Oakridgecloud
Hey, I'm Emily.
Hey, I'm Emily.
I'm building this for students like us.
Emily Kennedy · University of Maryland Global Campus student
I'm a student at the University of Maryland Global Campus, and I started Oakridgecloud around a simple belief: students shouldn't have to spend a fortune just to test an idea, host a project, or learn new technical skills.
I want Oakridgecloud to be more than a place to rent a server. It's a student-led space to help coursemates and other curious builders create bots, websites, and educational tools that make a difference in the problems we see around us.
My goal is simple: make it easier to go from “I have an idea” to “I built this.”
Start a conversation with me
Questions, answered
The basics, without the jargon.
If something isn't clear, send a message and describe what you need.
Do I have to be a student to use Oakridgecloud?
No. Oakridgecloud is designed with student budgets and learning projects in mind, but other independent builders can reach out too.
Will you build my website or bot for me?
Oakridgecloud focuses on hosting and helping people move practical ideas forward. If you need development help, describe the scope in a message. Custom builds and hands-on services are discussed and priced separately.
What's included in the monthly hosting price?
The listed server resources are the starting point. Software setup, administration, backups, maintenance, domain names, and development work should be clarified before you order because they may not be included.
How do I order or get started?
Choose a plan above or simply message @oakridgecloud on Telegram. Mention the plan name and what you're building so we can confirm availability, price, and payment details before proceeding.
Is Oakridgecloud an official UMGC program?
No. Oakridgecloud is an independent, student-led initiative founded by Emily Kennedy. Mentioning the University of Maryland Global Campus describes Emily's student affiliation, not university sponsorship or endorsement.
Your idea belongs online
Let's turn “what if?” into something real.
Tell me about your project, your budget, or the problem you're trying to solve. Small beginnings are welcome.
Message Oakridgecloud on Telegram