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Prior to the start of NSO, event times, locations, and any updates will be listed in the 2023 Approaching Stanford Canvas course (SUNet ID log-in required). Events for families on this day will also be listed on the NSO Family Event Schedule.

2023 NSO Student Program (PDF)|  2023 NSO Family Program (PDF)

Use the searchable campus map, located on the Stanford Mobile app or campus-map.stanford.edu to find campus locations.


NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Housing Service Centers and Residences, Transfers check in at Kimball
Check in at your Housing Service Center's outdoor check-in location where you will pick up your Stanford ID (SUID) card and room key. Please be prepared to show your government-issued ID. You will need your SUID card for the dining hall and access to your residence. (Do not punch a hole in your card.) From 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. go to your Housing Service Center to check in. All students should be checked in by 5:00 p.m.

Check-In InstructionsReview check-in instructions for Housing Service Center check-in locations and print the 2023 Move-In Packet for maps and the NSO New Student Arrival Parking Pass.

After checking in, head over to your residence to move in. Pick up your NSO packet from your residence staff and begin wearing your NSO nametag, which will serve as your entrance ticket to all NSO events this week.

Transfers: Stop by Kimball Hall on September 19 to pick up your NSO packet and Stanford Transfers t-shirt.

WELCOME HOME

Check with your RF for exact time | Residences, Transfers meet in Kimball Hall
Come meet your Resident Fellow(s), residence staff, and your dormmates at this residence welcome for students and families.

LUNCH

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Your student NSO meal plan begins today. Check your dining hall for exact meal times. Lunch for family members accompanying you is complimentary in the residence dining halls today.

133RD OPENING CONVOCATION CEREMONY 

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Frost Amphitheater, NSO nametag required
New students and families will be welcomed to Stanford at our formal inauguration of the academic year. Walk over with your dorm and dress casually, as it may get hot. This will be a large outdoor event with a clear bag policy. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Student Entry: Lasuen Gate. Guest Entry: Galvez Gate. 

The conclusion of Convocation will be the traditional time for families and students to say your goodbyes.

FIRST STUDENT DINNER (Students only)

6:45 p.m. – 7:45p.m. • Residence Dining Halls | Transfers meet at Gerhard Casper Dining
Share your first dinner of NSO with your new dormmates. If family members accompanied you today, plan to say your goodbyes by 6:30 p.m. so that you can have dinner with your dorm. 

OPENING HOUSE MEETING (Students only)

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Residence | Transfers meet in Kimball Lounge
Participate in this first important and informative house meeting led by your residence student leaders. This first house meeting is required for all students.


For Families

Families are invited to the following events.

Family Welcome Center

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Stanford Bookstore Patio, White Plaza
Guests are invited to stop by the Family Welcome Center for a refreshment and to pick up a Stanford Families pin and the Student’s Guide to Stanford Map. From 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., representatives from campus resources will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Stanford Parents' Club Welcome Booth

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Stanford Bookstore Patio, White Plaza
Members of the Stanford Parents’ Club will be present to greet families. Learn more about the Parents’ Club and consider joining: www.stanfordparentsclub.org.

Dinner with the Provost for Parents and Families

6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. | Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation
Provost Persis Drell and the Stanford Parents’ Club invite parents and families of new undergraduate students to join them for a casual dinner and dessert. Guests will enjoy dinner, a musical performance, and lively conversation with other parents and families of new students. The Provost will give a dinner address and Parents’ Club hosts will be on hand to welcome families. Dinner includes an outdoor buffet service and non-alcoholic refreshments with seating inside the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation (ACSR).
UPDATE 9/11/23: Thank you for the interest! Tickets have sold out for this event. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email approaching@stanford.edu by Sept 18 and come to the Info Table at the event on Sept 19. We will have a standby line for parents on the waitlist if seats become available.


Community Welcomes

Students and families are invited to the following Community Welcomes.

Queer Student Resources Community Welcome & Open House

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | QSR, MERL Outdoor Plaza (next to QSR, Fire Truck House) 
Come familiarize yourself with the Fire Truck House, meet student staff, and say hi to the QSR directors. If you have any questions about QSR, Stanford queer community or resources, come ask them here. Or come just to hang out and meet new folx. Sponsored by the Queer Student Resources Orientation Committee.

Office for Military-Affiliated Communities Welcome & Open House

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | OMAC, Old Union, 2nd Floor 
New students and families are invited to meet the OMAC staff and current military-affiliated students. Learn how our community supports one another and about resources available to you. Sponsored by the Military-Affiliated Communities Orientation Committee.

Welcome to the FLI-amily: FLI Student Success Center Open House

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | FLISSC, Old Union, 2nd Floor Calling all First-Gen, Low-Income (FLI) frosh and transfers - Bring your family, come meet the FLISCC staff and other FLI students, and learn about the resources available to you. Financial Aid and Vaden Health Services staff will be present to answer questions. Sponsored by the First-Generation and/or Low-Income Orientation Committee.

Disability Community Space Welcome & Open House

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Disability Community Space, 562 Salvatierra Walk
Visit our space and meet the DisCo staff as well as other new students. Sponsored by the Disability Community Space Orientation Committee. 

Jewish Community Welcome at Hillel

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hillel-Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave
If you are Jewish, Jew-ish, or curious about Jewish life, come visit Hillel, the home for the Jewish community on campus. Meet fellow new students, Jewish student leaders, and Hillel staff. Enjoy some kosher snacks and make plans for Yom Kippur and other events. Everyone is welcome.

Religious & Spiritual Life Community Welcome & Open House

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Old Union Courtyard
Join the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) to celebrate the beginning of your Stanford experience. Meet ORSL student leaders, chaplains, and staff and learn how we can support you this year. Sponsored by the Religious & Spiritual Life Orientation Committee.

Meet the Markaz

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Old Union Courtyard
The Markaz supports a vibrant community of students who identify with or are interested in Muslim experiences both here and around the world. Come meet our students and staff, learn about our programs, find out how you can get involved this year, and join our Markaz family. Sponsored by the Markaz Orientation Committee.

Women's Community Center Welcome & Open House

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | WCC, Fire Truck House, 1st Floor 
Join us at the WCC, walk through our beautiful space, meet other frosh and transfers, and chat with the WCC directors and student staff. Learn about upcoming events, programs, and ways to get involved with the WCC. Sponsored by the Women’s Community Center Orientation Committee.

Asian American Community Welcome

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | A3C Ballroom, Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor 
New students and families are invited to kick off NSO with the Asian American Activities Center (A3C). Meet each other and hear from fellow members of the Asian American community—all are welcome. Sponsored by the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee. 

"No Es Un Adiós" Parent Panel

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | El Centro Chicano y Latino, Old Union Nitery
El Centro Chicano y Latino will host a parent panel to answer any questions or concerns that your padres o familia may have. This panel of parents of current students and alumni will help ease the transition to college for both you and your parents. Sponsored by the Chicanx/Latinx Orientation Committee.

Black Community Welcome

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Black Community Services Center
Kick off NSO with soul food and the Black Community Services Center. Meet your class community and hear from folks who will help you craft your Stanford experience. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Black Recruitment and Orientation Committee.

Native American Cultural Center Welcome & Open House

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | NACC, Old Union Clubhouse, Ground Floor 
Meet the NACC staff and learn about the resources our cultural center has to offer. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Native American Orientation Committee.


Open Houses & Tours

Students and families are invited to the following open houses, tours, and events.

Campus Tours

10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. | Main Quad entrance on Jane Stanford Way (across from Oval)
Sign up for an hour-long tour and let a student tour guide show you around campus. Advanced online registration is required via the links below. Limit: 2 people per party. 
Tour 1 at 10am: qrco.de/2023StanfordNSOTour1     
Tour 2 at 11:30am: qrco.de/2023StanfordNSOTour2 
Tour 3 at 1pm: qrco.de/2023StanfordNSOTour3
Tour 4 at 3pm: qrco.de/2023StanfordNSOTour4

Bike Safety Program

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Stanford Bookstore Patio, White PlazaStop by the Stanford Transportation’s Bike Safety Program to learn about bike safety events this fall and what you need to know about riding a bike on the Stanford campus. Click here to register your bike online for free. 

Stanford Votes

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Stanford Bookstore Patio, White PlazaVolunteers from StanfordVotes will assist you in registering to vote in your local, state, and national elections. Learn about Stanford Votes and register to vote!

Vaden Health Center Meet & Greet

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Vaden Health Center, 886 Campus Drive 
Meet Vaden Health Center staff and learn about the services offered to support your health which include medical, pharmacy, counseling and psychological and more. Information about the University-sponsored health insurance plan, Cardinal Care, will also be available.

Recorrido Por El Campus En Español (Campus Tour in Spanish)

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Meet in front of the Bookstore by the Claw Fountain, White Plaza
El Centro Chicano y Latino invites you and your family to a short campus tour held both in Spanish and English. Sponsored by the Chicanx/Latinx Orientation Committee.

Green Library Tours

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Green Library East Entrance (near Red Hoop Fountain)
Join us for a tour of Green Library, the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Find out how to get help with your research, scope out the best places to study, and experience a world-class library collection in one of Stanford’s 20+ libraries. 

Lathrop Learning Hub Tours

1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Lathrop Library, 1st Floor 
Stop by the Lathrop Learning Hub for information about our technology support services and a short tour. From technology checkout, tech support, computers, and study spaces, the Lathrop Hub has you covered.

Office of Accessible Education Open House

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | OAE, 1st Floor Conference Room, 563 Salvatierra Walk
Have concerns about how you’ll navigate classes as a student with mental, learning, or physical disabilities? Or questions about what type of on-campus living accommodations are available? The Office of Accessible Education provides academic and housing accommodations as well as support services to students with disabilities. Meet our staff and learn more about how we can help.

Health & Well-Being Meet & Greet

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Kingscote Gardens, Front Lawn
Developing our well-being is an active, lifelong process of choices, skill-building, and introspection that lead toward our own visions of health, fulfillment, and meaning. Come meet your community of professionals from Vaden Health Services and SHARE Title IX, who dedicate their energy to supporting your physical health, mental health, and well-being.