Sunday, September 24
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*Indicates student attendance is required.
Brunch
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Making Roots as a Tree: Grounding & Intention Setting
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Memorial Church
Join us for delicious snacks and a contemplative morning with students and staff from the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life. Connect and cultivate mindfulness practice. Sponsored by the Religious & Spiritual Life Orientation Committee.
Multifaith Welcome at Memorial Church
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Memorial Church
Join our special multifaith celebration of spiritual and religious life at Stanford. The service welcomes students of all religious and non-religious traditions to mark the beginning of their journey with sacred ritual. Through poetry, music, readings, and reflections, we will embark on this new journey together. Sponsored by the Religious & Spiritual Life Orientation Committee.
Transfer Student BBQ (Transfers only)
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lake Lagunita Fire Pit
Come to the first Transfer BBQ of the year to meet the rest of the Stanford transfers, enjoy a delicious lunch, and relax with all your newly made friends by the “lake” before the first day of class. Partners and children are welcome.
Muwekma-Tah-Ruk Volleyball & Shave Ice Social
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Muwekma-Tah-Ruk Volleyball Courts
You serve the volleyballs and we’ll serve the shave ice at this lively social event for Native frosh and transfers. Sponsored by the Native American Orientation Committee.
Stanford Greek Life Welcome & Info Session
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Bldg. 320-105
Meet student leaders in our Greek Community at this info session on Greek Life. Representatives from each of our four councils will provide an overview of ways to engage prior to recruitment in spring, what membership looks like, and general information about service to the community.
ASSU Student Government Open House
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ASSU Office, Old Union, 1st Floor
Get to know your student leaders in the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU). Stop by our open house for information on current initiatives and ways to get involved and create change at Stanford.
Rec Fest
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Roble Field, SUID card required
Come pick up your limited-edition Recreation and Wellness Farm Games Class of 2027 T-Shirt. Register your first points for your neighborhood by joining us for field and carnival games, or walk around to learn about programs and Club Sports. We will have snacks, music, games, crafts, and free giveaways. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your water canteen.
BROC Panel & Kickback
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Black Community Services Center Deck
Come hear about Stanford culture, classes, clubs, and more from current Black students. We’ll have food, music, and a panel where you can ask about their personal experiences at Stanford. After, meet more of your classmates as well as our community. Sponsored by the Black Recruitment and Orientation Committee.
"Find Your Classes" Campus Tour
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Meet by the Claw Fountain, White Plaza
Need help finding where your classes are? Excited to meet other FLI students? Join us for a campus tour where we can find your classes. Let's embark on this journey together. Sponsored by the First-Gen and/or Low-Income Orientation Committee.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.
CLOSING HOUSE MEETING (Frosh only)*
Check with your RF/RA for exact date and time
Frosh - As NSO comes to a close, join your Resident Fellow(s) and residence leaders for a discussion about your collective role in creating a house community that will be inclusive, respectful, and fun for the year. Your house team will let you know the date and time this meeting is scheduled.