Friday, September 19
Use the searchable campus map, located on the Stanford Mobile app or campus-map.stanford.edu to find campus locations.
Note: New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) will have a resource fair during lunch in Canfield Court today. The event is private for graduate students. Please do not attend.
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times. Your academic year meal plan begins today.
NSO CLASS PHOTO (Required)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | The Oval, NSO nametag required
Pick up and wear your new Class of 2029 shirt from the Stanford Alumni Association and join your fellow classmates, President Jonathan Levin, and the Stanford Tree for our annual class photo at the Stanford Oval. Transfers: Come in your Stanford Transfers shirt for an additional 2025 Transfers photo.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.
Chemistry Placement Q&A
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lathrop Library, Room 282
Attend this drop-in office hour with the Chemistry Department to ask questions about your placement guidance and the different starting points and sequences available in Chemistry. Students planning to enroll in General or Organic Chemistry should have taken the required diagnostic placement tests in August and/or submitted AP credit.
Greek and Latin Language Placement Tests
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Bldg. 300, Room 300
Bring your SUID card. Placement tests will be offered in person for Greek and Latin. Results are valid for one academic year.
Black Community Services Center Open House
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Black Community Services Center, 418 Santa Teresa St
Join the BCSC, the student orientation committee, current students, faculty, and administrators as we officially welcome our frosh and transfer students to Stanford. Learn more about the Ernest Houston Johnson Scholars Program and consider joining this year’s frosh cohort. Remarks begin at 1:20pm. All are welcome.
FLI Student Success Center Open House
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | FLISSC, Old Union, 2nd Floor
Welcome to the FLamily. Welcome to the FLamily. Join us at the FLI Student Success Center Open House to connect with staff, explore campus resources, and build community. We support all first-generation and/or low-income (FLI) students—including transfer students, students with experience in foster care, current or former Guardian Scholars, undocumented and DACA students. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students, build your network, and start the year with support. All are welcome.
The Markaz Resource Center Open House
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 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, and find out how you can get involved. All are welcome.
Music Department Open House
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Braun Music Center Front Patio
Meet Music faculty and staff for information about ways students can get involved in the Stanford music community through ensembles, lessons, and degrees.
Women’s Community Center Open House
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Women’s Community Center, Fire Truck House
Join us at the WCC, walk through our 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. All are welcome.
Asian American Activities Center Open House
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | A3C Ballroom, Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor
Come meet the staff and students of the Asian American Activities Center (A3C) and each other at our open house and social. Learn about the programs, resources, and community that you can find at the A3C. All are welcome.
Office for Religious & Spiritual Life Open House
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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 tour our multifaith center. All are welcome.
Roble Arts Gym Open House
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Roble Arts Gym
Come and play in Stanford’s fun creative arts space. Supplies and equipment provided by Stanford Arts.
Bing Overseas Studies Program Open House
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | In front of Sweet Hall
The Bing Overseas Studies Program offers a wide range of academic and cultural experiences for students, including the opportunity to study at one of our 12 different global centers or on one of our short-term, faculty-led summer programs. We invite you to meet our staff and student ambassadors to learn more about our programs.
Common Origins Dance Workshop
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Roble Gym, Studio 113
Interested in Stanford’s hip-hop dance scene? Join this workshop led by Common Origins, Stanford’s largest hip-hop dance team, featuring original pieces taught by our COreographers. No partners or previous experience necessary.
Meet the Stanford Band
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | LSJUMB Band Shak, Sam McDonald Mall (between the Track & Avery Aquatic Ctr)
Come meet the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band for pin making, band bucket hat decoration, and dinner. Feel free to stay and play with us at the Women’s Volleyball game vs Hawaii starting at 6:30 p.m. Instruments provided, no prior experience necessary. All skill levels welcome.
Native American Cultural Center Open House
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | NACC, Old Union Clubhouse, Ground Floor
Meet the staff and student leaders of the Native American Cultural Center, enjoy some delicious snacks, and learn about the programs and resources our center has to offer. All are welcome.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.
Festival de Bienvenida
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | The Claw Fountain, White Plaza
El Centro Chicano y Latino invites you to the Festival de Bienvenida. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about El Centro and various participating Voluntary Student Organizations (VSOs) while enjoying music and delicious food.
FLISSC Kickback
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Wilbur Field Grill
Spend the evening meeting new friends and forming lasting bonds that will carry you through your Stanford journey. Come for the food, stay for the community — all you need to bring is yourself. All are welcome.
OMAC Kickback
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Treehouse
Join the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) for an evening of community building and fun. All are welcome.
Queer Student Resources S’mores
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lake Lagunita Fire Pit
A signature QSR NSO event - Join us for s’mores, music, and good vibes. Whether you come solo or bring friends, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and build community. We can’t wait to see you there. All are welcome.
CoHo Open Mic Night
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | CoHo, Tresidder Memorial Union
Check out Open Mic Night at the CoHo (Coffee House). Whether you’re a singer, a comedian, or want to show off something cool, we are eager to see what you’ve got. NSO will cover drinks for the first 75 frosh and transfers - bring your SUID card. To perform, sign up at arbor.st/open-mic
DisCozy Night
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | DisCo Space, 563 Salvatierra Walk
Join us for a welcome social event at Disability Community Space (DisCo). Come together to enjoy some food, good company, and bring home a small plant friend for your new space at Stanford.
Stanford is Swinging
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Roble Gym, Studio 113
It’s swing time! Learn to swing dance from American social dance expert and Stanford dance instructor Richard Powers. Be sure to arrive promptly at 7pm for the one-hour swing lesson which begins with the basic step. Then show off your new skills during the free dance at 8pm. No partners or experience necessary.
Theater and Performance Studies Showcase
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Roble Gym, Harry J. Elam Jr. Theater
Join us for our NSO showcase, featuring theater and dance by Stanford students and TAPS professors. Learn about our upcoming auditions, classes you can take, and ways to get involved in the performing arts on campus.
New Student Party: The Farm-ival
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Meyer Green
Come to the Farm-ival and dance the night away after a fun night of events highlighting Stanford’s vibrant student community. We’ll have a photobooth, fun snacks, and music by DJ Osvaldo. Make new memories with new friends at the first party of the year!