New Student Orientation

Saturday, September 21

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Brunch

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Cardinal Service Fair

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Wilbur Field
Start your service journey at the Cardinal Service Fair. Through Cardinal Service you can join a student service organization, community organization or service program, take a community-engaged course in your major, embark on a service internship locally/nationally/globally, and integrate service into your future career. Come meet student leaders of 50+ student service organizations, 20+ local Bay Area community organizations, and staff from the Haas Center for Public Service.

Mocktails and Manifestations

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | WCC, Fire Truck House
Do you identify as Queer and Femme/Trans/Nonbinary/Gender Expansive, etc. or questioning and looking to find community on campus? Join us for an afternoon of unbridled creativity - mix and create your own mocktails, craft your own vision board or collage, and listen to some great music. Learn more about the unique spaces, resources, and support available to you in the Fire Truck House. Sponsored by the Women’s Community Center Orientation Committee.

BROC Panel & Kickback

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Black Community Services Center Deck
Come hear about Stanford culture, classes, clubs, and more from current Black students. We’ll have dessert, 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.

Meet the Stanford Band

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | LSJUMB Band Shak, Sam McDonald Mall (between the Track & Avery Aquatic Ctr)
Hang out with the wackiest Band in the land for an afternoon of music and fun. If you love playing music, dancing, or just vibing with cool people, stop by the Band Shak. No prior experience in music necessary. We’ll happily provide instruments, lessons, and snacks. Afterward, join us in the stands to support the Women’s Volleyball game at 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided). 

Dinner

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.

Chill-Axe at the Axe & Palm

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | The Axe & Palm, Old Union
Enjoy the best burgers on the Farm. Learn about the legendary Axe and Stanford’s athletic traditions while meeting fellow students. Raffle prizes all night long.

Common Origins Dance Workshop

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Meet at the White Plaza Stage
Interested in Stanford’s hip-hop dance scene? Join this workshop led by Common Origins, Stanford’s largest hip-hop dance team, featuring two original pieces taught by our COreographers. No partners or previous experience necessary.

Cookies and Contemplation

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Windhover Labyrinth
Interested in contemplative practices? Curious about the benefits of practicing mindfulness to your academic success? Join us for a session of beginner contemplative practices, including breath work, seated meditation and stretching. Learn about the many ways to access and learn contemplative practices this year, meet like-minded people, and eat delicious cookies. Sponsored by the Religious & Spiritual Life Orientation Committee.

O-Show

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Meyer Green
One of NSO’s oldest traditions. Come to the O-Show and watch Stanford’s a cappella groups showcase their talents under the stars. Bring a blanket to sit on.

CoHo Open Mic Night

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | CoHo, Tresidder Memorial Union
Check out Open Mic Night at the CoHo (Coffee House). NSO will cover drinks for the first 50 frosh and transfers - bring your SUID card. To perform, sign-up at tinyurl.com/NSOCoHo924. Mics, inputs for instruments and auxes, and a piano are provided.

FLI Camp

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Lake Lagunita Firepit
Join FLISSC for a supportive environment to connect, be vulnerable, and grow together. Enjoy meaningful conversations, make s'mores around the campfire, and discover valuable insights to navigate your Stanford journey. BYO blankets. Sponsored by the First-Generation and/or Low-Income Orientation Committee.

AANSOC Okada Chillout

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Okada House Lounge & Patio, Wilbur Hall (enter from Wilbur Courtyard)
Meet fellow frosh and upper-class students and get a taste for living in the Asian American ethnic theme dorm. Sponsored by the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee.

Cardinal Nights Presents: Arcade Night

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Tresidder Memorial Union Back Patio
Join us for a fun night with a wide variety of arcade games, glow mini-golf, and snacks. Become a pinball wizard, or a Pac-Man winner. We’ll have something for everyone.