Explore Stanford’s state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Quad. Tours will move through three of the four interdisciplinary buildings and the hosts will cover engineering history, sustainable building technology and details about programs housed in this Quad. Each tour is limited to the first 50 people; additional tours are offered at 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Meet at the sunken oak tree outside of the Spilker building.
Join student guides to learn about many of Stanford's offerings and facilities in the humanities and the arts. The tour provides an overview of academic programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular options, while visiting various academic spaces in the Quad and walking through Stanford’s vibrant Arts District.
The Clock Tower (different than Hoover Tower) is located at the corner of Lasuen Mall and Escondido Mall, near White Plaza. It is situated across from the School of Education and diagonally opposite the “Language Corner” (Bldg. 260) of the Main Quad.
Visit Bing Concert Hall, Stanford’s premier performing arts venue! Bing Concert Hall is an intimate space for both performers and audience members and regularly hosts student ensembles and visiting artists from around the world. Its unusual terraced seating surrounds a stage large enough to accommodate a symphony orchestra. The tour is limited to the first 50 people. Meet in the Bing Concert Hall lobby.
Representatives from the Student Services Center and the Financial Aid Office will talk about the real cost of a Stanford education, the student billing process and the types of financial aid available. This session is also offered on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
The Financial Aid Office will also be open on Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to answer your questions on a drop-in basis, or you may call for an appointment beginning April 17 at (650) 723-3058.
Explore Stanford’s state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Quad. Tours will move through three of the four interdisciplinary buildings and the hosts will cover engineering history, sustainable building technology and details about programs housed in this Quad. Each tour is limited to the first 50 people; additional tours are offered at 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Meet at the sunken oak tree outside of the Spilker building.
Explore Stanford’s state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Quad. Tours will move through three of the four interdisciplinary buildings and the hosts will cover engineering history, sustainable building technology and details about programs housed in this Quad. Each tour is limited to the first 50 people; additional tours are offered at 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Meet at the sunken oak tree outside of the Spilker building.
Stanford Stadium‘s proximity to the field and sightlines make it unlike any other stadium in Northern California. Tours are led by Athletics staff and provide an in-depth viewing of the stadium, including the Skydeck and the Director’s level of the Skybox. Your tour guide will also provide “behind the scenes” details on the construction process.
Tour meets outside Stanford Stadium at Gate 1.Join student guides to learn about many of Stanford's offerings and facilities in the humanities and the arts. The tour provides an overview of academic programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular options, while visiting various academic spaces in the Quad and walking through Stanford’s vibrant Arts District.
The Clock Tower (different than Hoover Tower) is located at the corner of Lasuen Mall and Escondido Mall, near White Plaza. It is situated across from the School of Education and diagonally opposite the “Language Corner” (Bldg. 260) of the Main Quad.
Visit Bing Concert Hall, Stanford’s premier performing arts venue! Bing Concert Hall is an intimate space for both performers and audience members and regularly hosts student ensembles and visiting artists from around the world. Its unusual terraced seating surrounds a stage large enough to accommodate a symphony orchestra. The tour is limited to the first 50 people. Meet in the Bing Concert Hall lobby.
The Asian American Activities Center, the Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano y Latino and the Native American Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Office of First Generation Programs, present a discussion with current undergraduate students on the Stanford experience for first-generation college students. Everyone is welcome and lunch is provided.
Do you have questions about how Advanced Placement and transfer credits count toward a bachelor’s degree at Stanford? Come learn about Stanford’s AP and transfer credit policies. This session Is also offered Friday at 8:45 a.m.
Explore the Cantor Art Center's collections in a 60-minute, guided tour which focuses on a selection of works from different cultures and time periods. Conversation and curiosity are encouraged.
Hear current students describe their unique experiences studying away from Stanford and how to plan for them. Learn about the dynamic academic, internship and extracurricular activities at our full quarter-length programs in Australia, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Kyoto, Madrid, Oxford, Paris and Santiago, as well as summer opportunities with the Overseas Seminars and other faculty-initiated programs. Also learn about the Bing Stanford in Washington Program, which combines academic study with hands-on internships in the nation’s capital, and Stanford in New York, which provides distinctive opportunities for engagement with one of the world's most dynamic cities through internships and coursework. This session is also offered Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Stanford Women in Business presents our biannual Executive Leadership Series featuring Melinda Gates. This fireside chat will be moderated by Jessi Hempel, Head of Editorial for Backchannel. Melinda Gates will discuss her background as a philanthropist and businesswoman committed to achieving transformational improvements in the health and prosperity of families, communities and societies. Core to her work is empowering women and girls to help them realize their full potential.
Bring your Admit Weekend name tag for entry. Doors will open at 12:00 and as seating is first-come, first-serve, we recommend arriving early! Please indicate your interest at: http://tinyurl.com/SWIBxMelindaxAdmit.
Come hear the official welcome to the admitted Class of 2021 by Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Richard H. Shaw, Provost Persis Drell and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Harry J. Elam, Jr. You will also be introduced to a group of undergraduates who are eager to share with you their Stanford journies of intellectual exploration, from small seminars to funded undergraduate research, honors work, overseas study and beyond.
The Office of Alcohol Policy and Education (OAPE) offers dynamic and enriching programs that encourage and support students to make good decisions around alcohol. OAPE offers an award winning alcohol free weekend social program called Cardinal Nights, a safe rides service called 5-SURE, a weekend safe walks and late night snack service called 5-SURE on Foot, and online and in-person educational outreach programs. Come hear from staff and students about these programs and the positive impact they have on the Stanford community.
Join a student guide for a tour of an undergraduate dorm to gain insight into campus life. Space is limited; additional dorm tours for parents are held on Friday morning.
Take a tour of the award-winning Arrillaga Family Dining Commons. Video cameras at the cooking suite allow large audiences to engage in the cooking production as well as demonstrations by Residential & Dining Enterprises’ award-winning culinary team and celebrity guest chefs. Other innovations include an organic and sustainable teaching garden, a wellness room with sprung wood floor and a gluten-free micro-kitchen. The tour is limited to the first 45 people.
Prospective freshmen (ProFros) head to Frost Amphitheater to meet their House Hosts
before collecting their bags and heading off to the residence halls. We recommend that parents say their farewells after the University Welcome and before the ProFro Pickup.
Parents are invited to join members of the Stanford University Parents’ Club for casual conversation. Meet some of your fellow Class of 2021 parents and discuss your plans for the weekend or where to meet for dinner. Light refreshments and cash bar.
Dorms are an important aspect of Stanford’s student culture—more than 95 percent of our undergraduates live on campus! Kick off the weekend by experiencing what it’s like to be a member of a Stanford dorm community. Meet other ProFros, current students and residence staff at special dorm-based programs.
Experience the brilliance of Stanford’s student performers from the Department of Music. The diverse line-up includes soloists and ensembles, including the Stanford Chamber Chorale, Stanford Symphony Orchestra, and Stanford Taiko.
Can you crack these mysteries? Come solve puzzles from this year's space-themed puzzlehunt and indulge in some out-of-this-world ice cream! Get to know SUMO (Stanford University Math Organization) and ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) in the process!
Come enjoy refreshments and good company at Muwekma-Tah-Ruk, Stanford's American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and indigenous Pacific Islander theme house. Everyone is welcome!
Whether you “gamble” or like to watch games from Texas hold ‘em to war, this is the “don’t miss” social event of Admit Weekend! Dress is casual.
Come to the Casa Zapata Dining Hall and meet members of Chicano/Latino student organizations on campus. Learn about the many campus leadership opportunities that await you, or just relax making your own ice cream float or banana split.
Hogwarts vs. Zombies: A Very Potter Apocalypse is essentially a gigantic game of tag. All players begin as perfectly human Hogwarts students, except for a few Original Zombies. The goal of the zombies is to turn everyone into zombies by tagging them. The goal of the humans is to stop the zombies by completing wizarding objectives across campus, using enchanted muggle weaponry such as Nerf blasters, "sock grenades", and other soft throwing projectiles unlocked over the course of the night to defend each other from the growing zombie horde.
Players are strongly encouraged to bring a well-charged cell phone and Harry Potter-themed attire!
Come kick it with the black community and hang out with your fellow ProFros and current students. See why Stanford is the place to be and experience the energy that is uniquely us. Sponsored by the Black Recruitment and Orientation Committee (BROC).
Mingle with current residents of Stanford’s Asian American theme dorm and enjoy some tasty treats. Okada residents will share their experiences living in a four-class, ethnic theme dorm and words of wisdom on how to get involved in the Asian American community on campus.
Nuno Ramos’s 111 Vigília, Canto, Leitura (2016) commemorates the 1992 Carandiru Penitentiary massacre, one of the most severe human rights violations in modern Brazil that left 111 prisoners dead at the hands of military police. Conceived during a later resurgence of state-sanctioned violence in the country, Ramos’s vigil avoids the photographic sensationalism of dead bodies that dominated media coverage of the Carandiru tragedy. Instead, he honors the lives of the victims by staging a twenty-four-hour performance with artists, teachers, musicians, journalists, lawyers, and activists repeatedly stating the names of the deceased.
This screening is presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Matter of Photography in the Americas.
The film will run for 24 hours straight from 2pm on Friday, April 27 to 2pm on Saturday, April 28. The exhibition and the auditorium will remain open during this time.
Welcome to Admit Weekend 2017! Your first stop should be the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center to check in, drop off your bag, get an up-to-date schedule of events, and receive your housing assignment and the name and contact information of your Room Host.
Those who arrive after 3:30 p.m. should check in at Montag Hall.
Come learn about one of Stanford’s unique resources, Jasper Ridge, our own 1,189-acre nature preserve and natural laboratory available for student research and education.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute is a major research effort to assemble and disseminate, in a 14-volume edition, the collective works of Dr. King and historical information on the movements in which he participated. Come listen to current student researchers talk about their experiences and to the institute’s scholar-in-residence, Clarence Jones, a personal friend, confidant, speechwriter and legal counsel for Dr. King.
Stanford Stadium, the 14-court Taube Family Tennis Stadium and the four-pool Avery Aquatic Center are just three of the premier athletic facilities that Stanford’s campus has to offer students. Come and discover more about our athletic facilities. Meet at the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Join a student guide for a tour of an undergraduate dorm to gain more insight
about life on campus.
Join humanities students and faculty for conversation over breakfast and learn more about our vibrant humanities community at Stanford.
Religious life is diverse and intriguing at Stanford; come explore the rich variety of religious opportunities available on campus. Meet the deans for religious life, representatives from Stanford Associated Religions—which comprises nearly 35 different campus communities—and students from our Fellowship for Religious Encounter, an interreligious dialogue group that meets regularly throughout the academic year.
Visit our first-rate facility and learn about the student health services available to all Stanford students. Representatives from Medical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), I Thrive / Health Promotion Services (HPS), Cardinal Care Student Health Insurance, and others will be available to answer questions.
Learn about the differences (and similarities) among the different kinds of houses for frosh. A panel of students and advisors will explore the setup, programs, myths and cultures of ethnic theme, all-frosh, and four-class houses.
Stanford’s 11th president welcomes family members and the Class of 2021 to a discussion of his vision for Stanford’s future.
Come learn about some of the 650+ student organizations that Stanford has to offer. You will have the opportunity to speak with student leaders and members of these organizations and to learn about their impact on campus as well as how to become actively involved in co-curricular life.
Admitted students and their families are invited to an open house to learn about opportunities both on and off campus to engage in human rights and international justice scholarship and advocacy. Handa Center staff, faculty, and students will be on hand to share information on our many programs, including the new Minor in Human Rights and summer fellowship opportunites.
Visit the Stanford Global Studies Division--the home of international education on campus, including the university's largest global internship program. Meet with current students and staff from our 15 internationally focused programs to learn about paid global internships as well as research and language fellowships, and a wide array of interdisciplinary academic offerings including the International Relations Major and Minor, the Global Studies Minor, area studies, and more. All are welcome!
First year. First Generation. Low-Income. Excited. Anxious. Driven. Overwhelmed. Do any of these describe you? If the answer is yes, come hear from staff and alumni of this special residential program focused on easing the transition to Stanford for new students. It’s in August, it’s on-campus, and it’s totally free. Come see if LSP is right for you! All are welcome.
Explore the Cantor Art Center's collections in a 60-minute, guided tour which focuses on a selection of works from different cultures and time periods. Conversation and curiosity are encouraged
Come visit the Office of Accessible Education and Schwab Learning Center, the centralized offices providing academic and other accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students who may be eligible for services have a variety of disabilities, including mobility impairments, chronic illnesses, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities and psychological disabilities. Refreshments will be served.
BEAM (Bridging Education, Ambition, & Meaningful Work) has a large team of talented career educators who connect with students in appointments and meetups to help them explore career paths, identify and apply for opportunities, and cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the 17+ customized career fairs, join industry treks in the bay area and around the U.S., and network with the thousands of employers who recruit on campus and the 3,000+ alumni in the Stanford Alumni Mentoring (SAM) programs. At BEAM, students transform their education and ambitions into meaningful work over the course of their lifetime.
Interested in exploring the variety of ways students get involved in public service? Visit the Haas Center to speak with students and staff about opportunities for direct service, activism, research, philanthropy, policy work and social entrepreneurship in the local community and around the world.
Want to learn more about mental health at Stanford? Then join us at The Bridge Peer Counseling Center, Stanford’s 24/7 peer counseling service! Come by to talk about mental health and wellness, meet members from various mental health & wellness student groups, learn about valuable on-campus resources, and enjoy some freshly-baked delicacies!
Find out about the many major programs, opportunities, and resources that are available to our students. The engineering fair is put on by Stanford Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, in collaboration with the School of Engineering.
Visit the Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford’s main library in the social sciences and humanities. Learn where to find books, journals, media and more; check out the great individual and group study spaces; and, find out about opportunities and resources available to students. Meet at the Bing Wing Entrance facing the Main Quad. Repeated on Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Hear current students describe their unique experiences studying away from Stanford and how to plan for them. Learn about the dynamic academic, internship and extracurricular activities at our full quarter-length programs in Australia, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Kyoto, Madrid, Oxford, Paris and Santiago, as well as summer opportunities with the Overseas Seminars and other faculty-initiated programs. Also learn about the Bing Stanford in Washington Program, which combines academic study with hands-on internships in the nation’s capital, and Stanford in New York, which provides distinctive opportunities for engagement with one of the world's most dynamic cities through internships and coursework. This session is also offered Thursday at 12:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Rhino horn currently sells on the black market for double the price of gold for its rumored curative properties. While this skyrocketing demand has proven calamitous to the rhino population in South Africa, it has also come at a massive human cost. At least 500 poachers have been killed in poaching related conflicts over the past five years - a fact that has remained largely underreported. This photo exhibit shares the stories of humans who have been and continue to be impacted by rhino poaching, and hopes to help stop the war over the horn that is, like our fingernails, just a lump of keratin.
This exhibit was made possible thanks to special support from the Bingham Fund for Student Innovation in Human Biology.
4/28 - Opening Reception, Wallenberg Hall
4/28-5/16 - Exhibit at Wallenberg Hall Lobby
5/18 onwards - Exhibit at Stanford HumBio Building 20
Bechtel International Center is home to Stanford’s varied and diverse international community. Bechtel advisors provide expert guidance on immigration matters that affect international students and scholars, and also serve as a resource for students interested in pursuing scholarships for study and research abroad. The Center is the site of many gatherings and community events organized by and for international students, as well as the larger Stanford community. Join us to learn more about Bechtel and meet current students, and staff. Refreshments will be served.
Want to make some Challah? Have questions about Jewish life at Stanford? Let Jewish student leaders guide you through the ins and outs of our vibrant and diverse Jewish ecosystem. And try your hand at mixing, braiding, and baking Stanford’s favorite braided treat. (More than 200 loaves are devoured each week on campus). Please RSVP at www.treejews.com. Questions? Contact Jeremy Ragent at jragent@stanford.edu
Come and enjoy our community’s welcoming Shabbat services and meal. Please RSVP at www.treejews.com. Questions? Contact Shifra Elman at selman@stanford.edu.
The Stanford Improvisors perform an improvised longform about the paradise and chaos that is collegiate education.
Players who participated in Night I return to bring victory to their team, and new players join as reinforcements for the side of their choosing. Last year the humans managed to get the antidote to safety, but the year before, the zombies ate their brains! Which team will carry the day this time!
The Stanford Improvisors perform an improvised longform about the paradise and chaos that is collegiate education.
Hear current students describe their unique experiences studying away from Stanford and how to plan for them. Learn about the dynamic academic, internship and extracurricular activities at our full quarter-length programs in Australia, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Kyoto, Madrid, Oxford, Paris and Santiago, as well as summer opportunities with the Overseas Seminars and other faculty-initiated programs. Also learn about the Bing Stanford in Washington Program, which combines academic study with hands-on internships in the nation’s capital, and Stanford in New York, which provides distinctive opportunities for engagement with one of the world's most dynamic cities through internships and coursework. This session is also offered Thursday at 12:00 p.m. and Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Join student guides to learn about many of Stanford's offerings and facilities in the humanities and the arts. The tour provides an overview of academic programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular options, while visiting various academic spaces in the Quad and walking through Stanford’s vibrant Arts District.
The Clock Tower (different than Hoover Tower) is located at the corner of Lasuen Mall and Escondido Mall, near White Plaza. It is situated across from the School of Education and diagonally opposite the “Language Corner” (Bldg. 260) of the Main Quad.