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The Stanford Visitor Center is operated by the Office of Undergraduate Admission and is located at 295 Galvez Street on the northeast side of the Stanford campus.

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*Closed most federal holidays, as well as during Stanford’s annual winter closure, from mid-December through early January.

Tours are available on weekdays by registration for prospective undergraduates and their supporters. To check for tour availability, go to the Undergraduate Admission website at  admission.stanford.edu/engage .

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A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO STUDY

Stanford's 8,180-acre campus combines breathtaking beauty with resources powerful enough to make nearly anything possible.

We are pleased to offer a variety of ways for prospective students and their supporters to learn more about Stanford University, student life, and the undergraduate admission process.

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Discover Stanford through a campus visit

Join us on the beautiful Stanford campus to Discover Stanford and get a glimpse of student life! Campus visit options are generally available Monday through Friday.

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Register for a live, virtual "visit"

Nothing can replace visiting a college campus, but we are happy to offer virtual visit programming for those who are unable to visit in person.

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Participate in a seasonal program or event near you

Each fall and periodically throughout the year, our office offers programs and events where students can learn more about the admission process and Stanford University.

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View a pre-recorded information session

This session introduces high school students and prospective transfers to undergraduate education and life at Stanford University.

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Explore campus through our self-guided tours

If you are unable to visit campus or come when tours aren’t available, check out our self-guided tours and virtual experiences to learn more about the Stanford campus.

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Peruse our resources for counselors and educators

College counselors from high schools and community based non-profit organizations are invited to learn more about our process and how best to connect with our office.

Please note that while we have resumed campus tours and other programming for prospective students, most Stanford offices, departments, and indoor facilities remain closed to the public.

Events that require registration do so purely for planning purposes. Stanford does not track demonstrated interest as part of the admission process. Engagement through our programming is optional and will not be part of the review of your application.

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Please note, found items that were turned in during Family Weekend will be held until two weeks after the event. To inquire if your lost item was turned in and coordinate pickup, please email  [email protected] .

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Self-Guided Tours

Explore the Stanford campus in person with self-guided tours and limited docent-led tours, and online with virtual experiences. Links with an arrow indicate an external site.

Please note that the limited docent-led tours may have strict capacity limits and/or other entry criteria. Hours and access to some areas may be limited.

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Self-Guided Tour Map - Stanford Campus

Shows Visitor Center, self-guided tour route, points of interest with descriptions, and photo locations. Also includes additional options not shown on the indicated route, such as the Arts District, Athletics District, and Campus Residences.

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Self-Guided Tour of Stanford Gardens

Welcome to Stanford! Those who work and study on this beautiful campus are fortunate to enjoy a variety of diverse gardens with an ever-changing palette of colors, scents, and animal visitors. If you love gardens and trees, Stanford is an excellent place to experience them.

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Stanford Public Art Tours on Stanford Mobile

Explore Stanford's expansive public art collection on campus or virtually with the newest mobile feature, Public Art Tours.

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Stanford Arts District and Other Arts Facilities

The vibrant Arts District now marks the entrance to campus on either side of Palm Drive. World class museums, a premier concert hall, and expansive academic space dedicated to Art & Art History have joined other existing campus venues to create a thriving home for the arts at Stanford.

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Stanford Athletics District

Self-guided tour of the Stanford Athletics District fields and facilities.

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Huang Engineering Center Innovations Tour

These touchstone artifacts scattered throughout the Huang Engineering Center illustrate the kinds of world-changing innovations that have emerged from the School of Engineering.

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Curious objects around Stanford campus

Witness to more than 130 years of history, the Stanford campus is full of interesting – and in some cases, mysterious – items, dispersed throughout the grounds. With abundant help from the Stanford community, Stanford News highlights a few.

Please note: some objects and locations may not be publicly accessible

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Architecture at Stanford

LBRE offers two self-guided tours that highlight architecture and landscape across campus. Each tour should take about 60-120 minutes depending on the number of stops and your personal interest. The tour can be completed in half the time on a bike and can be split into shorter segments as well.

Arch. & Landscape at Stanford 1990-2005 and Architecture at Stanford 2000-2020 

Each self-guided tour is available as a printable 11x17 pdf or via mobile app.

In the 1906 earthquake, the entrance gates at the end of Palm Drive completely collapsed. Stanford Archives GP Box 18, 2547.

Stanford and the 1906 Earthquake Self-Guided Walking Tour

Amidst the physical destruction to the Stanford campus from the 1906 earthquake rose the resolve of the young university to rebuild. Though far from the total “Destruction of Great Stanford University” that was reported in the newspapers of the day, Stanford's buildings did suffer tremendous damage. While most buildings of the inner Quad survived, Memorial Church was almost completed destroyed as were the newly built Library and Gymnasium. See the online Quake '06 Centennial Walking Tour , or download the pdf map below.

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Trees of Stanford

These maps enable one to visit and get acquainted with particular trees and learn their names. A major step on the path to familiarity is learning a name; thus armed, the explorer can look up information and talk to others about discoveries.

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Memorial Church

Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West.

Memorial Church will be open to families for self-guided tours on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Limited Docent-Led Tour A limited docent-led tour will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

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Denning House

Denning House is the convening space for Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. Denning House is an award-winning, gorgeous timber-framed facility overlooking Lake Lagunita on the Stanford campus. 

Limited Docent-Led Tours Friday, February 23, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.: Limited to 15 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive on time; latecomers will not be admitted. Meet at 580 Lomita Drive for the guided tour.

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The d.school (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) wants to co-design our tour with you! We want to know what you want to know. Come by for an interactive prototype of our new tours program, rebooted since the pandemic shut it down. We'll run you through a bit of history, our new programs, and show you what we love about the school - would love to see you there.

Limited Docent-Led Tours Saturday, February 24, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. The d.school is located in Building 550 on Panama Mall . Please enter through either of the doors marked with red stars on this map and join us in the Atrium. Our capacity is 45 people per tour. The first 45 people to check in will get a sticker. Please arrive around 5 minutes early.

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Visit the Arts

Experience the creativity and imagination of the arts at Stanford. See information about self-guided arts tours, limited student and docent-led tours and more. 

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David Rumsey Map Center at Green Library

The David Rumsey Map Center, opened in April 2016, combines world-class collections of historic and rare maps and atlases with modern digital cartographic technologies. Tour the Center with a curator and view the historic architecture of the Bing Wing of Green Library.

Limited Docent-Led Tour A limited docent-led tour will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tour capacity: 30 people. Meet at the Bing Wing entrance of Green Library by 11 am, entrance facing Memorial Church ( Green Library, 459 Lasuen Mall )

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SVA: Silicon Valley Archives/Hohbach Hall at Green Library

The Silicon Valley Archives/Hohbach Hall at Green Library are the world’s greatest repository of materials related to the history and development of Silicon Valley. Even in a place where so much attention is focused on the future, it is important to value the past. Also included will be a tour of the newly opened Hohbach Hall.

Limited Docent-Led Tour A limited docent-led tour will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:35 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tour capacity: 30 people. Meet at the Bing Wing entrance of Green Library by 11 am, entrance facing Memorial Church ( Green Library, 459 Lasuen Mall )

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Campus Walks

Enjoy the campus and its surrounding area with a number of themed walks or trails on the Community Engagement website.

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Stanford Dish

See gorgeous views of campus and the bay on this 3.5-mile trail. No pets or animals allowed within the Dish Area except trained service animals. The Dish is a special area to both Stanford and the surrounding communities, and it serves many purposes. The Dish itself is a radio telescope that is still in use. Other research and teaching programs also use the dish area. 

Hours during Family Weekend: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. See the Dish website for current status. You can also walk the dish virtually with this self-guided virtual field trip .

Please note that on Sunday, February 25 the dish trail will be closed from 6:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. for the  annual Stanford Dish Run . The Dish Run is open to all but registration is required , and the cost to participate for general public is $35, students $30.

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O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm

The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm is Stanford's living laboratory for hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture. If you would like to experience the farm, we encourage you to visit during our general operating hours on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Spring on campus. Trees flower in the citrus garden of the inner quad. Credit: Linda A. Cicero / Stanford News Service

Hoover Tower

Hoover Tower is the historic home of the Library & Archives and the Lou Henry Hoover Observation Deck and Carillon. Visitors can view portions of the collection in the ground floor exhibition galleries and see the historic Belgian carillon on the 14th floor observation deck, which also offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The central floors of the tower contain offices and purpose built stacks which hold part of the Library & Archives collections, but are closed to the public.

Self-guided tours are available on Friday, February 23, 2024 and Satuday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No reservations required.

Green Library against a cloudy sky with Shumway Fountain in the foreground and Hoover Tower in the background. Credit: Linda A. Cicero / Stanford News Service

Stanford Libraries

Stanford Libraries are home to many interesting collections and exhibits. Please note that access during the weekend may be limited, see the Stanford Libraries page for more information. You can also visit virtually and explore the vast collection of online exhibits and resources. 

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Stanford Visitor Center

Meet with staff at the Stanford Visitor Center. The Visitor Center will be open from Tuesday, February 20 through Friday, February 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The staff will be available to help provide information on how to tour the campus on your own, whether navigating via our self-guided tour map or any of the many resources available under the  "Explore Campus" tab  on the Stanford visitor website at:  visit.stanford.edu/explore-campus .

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The Oval and Palm Drive

The Oval and Palm Drive mark the gateway to the University. The Oval serves as a relaxing spot for students, faculty, and community members to have picnics, play volleyball, and enjoy the California weather. Palm Drive, lined with roughly 150 Canary Island palm trees, leads to University Avenue and downtown Palo Alto.

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Stanford Bookstore

Purchase some Stanford gear while on campus. Visit the  bookstore website  for open hours and more information.

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Arizona Cactus Garden

The garden, also known as the Cactus Garden, was designed for Jane and Leland Stanford by landscape architect Rudolf Ulrich between 1881 and 1883. During the early years of the university, the Cactus Garden became the meeting place for many courting Stanford students.  Visit this iconic campus destination.

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Main Quad & Memorial Court

Frederick Law Olmsted planned and designed the Quad in Richardson Romanesque and Mission Revival architectural style. The Quad holds Stanford’s 12 original classrooms from its opening in 1891. Today it houses the School of Humanities & Sciences and is home to many Stanford traditions, such as Senior Dinner on the Quad for graduating seniors. Memorial Court is the main entrance to the Main Quad from Palm drive and features several sculptures by Auguste Rodin.

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Lake Lagunita

Lake Lagunita is still a beautiful pace to go for a run, walk or just enjoy the view. 

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Stanford Family Mausoleum and Angel of Grief

Visit the Stanford Mausoleum Area  to see the Stanford Family Mausoleum; the Stanford Family statue; the Angel of Grief.

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Terman Fountain

Visit a new fountain on campus. This is a popular location for students to wade and relax in while on campus.

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Meyer Green

Stanford's newest open space features curving walkways and gentle grassy slopes surrounded by groves of eucalyptus and cedar. Read about the opening of Meyer Green.

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Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

This garden contains 40 wood and stone carvings of people, animals, and magical beings that illustrate creation stories and cultural traditions. Ten artists from the inland Sepik River area created the sculptures on-site during a five-month visit in 1994. Visit this iconic campus destination.

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Garden Tour

Discover the location of each garden on campus, including descriptions of the history, features, and notable plants.

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Virtual Campus Walk

Follow the path for a virtual self-guided walking tour featuring photos and information about many sites of central campus.

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Student-narrated 360° tour

Take a 360° guided video tour of the Stanford University campus.

3/7/2008: Stanford Archeologist Laura Jones Archaeological Field Methods class met once a week at the excavated site of the old Men's Gymnasium at Museum Way and Lasuen Street. The building was not yet completed when it collapsed in the 1906 earthquake. Credit: Linda A. Cicero / Stanford News Service

University Archaeology Collections

The Stanford University Archaeology Collections (SUAC) is Stanford's home for hands-on artifact study. SUAC presents original, rotating exhibits of artifacts and photographs from our cultural heritage collections, spanning disciplines, periods, and global cultures.

See  SUAC's Events Page  for details about exhibits currently on view at the Archaeology Center. See the  Archaeology Center's Events Page  for information about talks, conferences, and other events held there. 

Cultivating Community Through Campus Planning

A virtual tour of the past, present, and future of Stanford architecture, landscape, and planning. Discover popular and unseen parts of the campus and the thought processes and values behind their evolution.

School of Humanities and Sciences Virtual Tour

The School of Humanities and Sciences, encompassing 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs, is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. This virtual video tour will give you a taste of our beautiful spaces and offerings.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (JRBP) is located near Stanford University's campus in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Experience this beautiful preserve virtually and learn how the field station provides undergraduate educational experiences and plays an active role in educating the general public. Please note: Jasper Ridge is not open to the public during Family Weekend.

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Whether you've come to this page to plan your visit or simply to know Stanford better, we are thrilled that you are here. We hope you enjoy the many campus offerings, rich history, and quiet beauty of the campus. Please contact us if you can't find what you're looking for.

The Muwekma Ohlone

Stanford sits on the ancestral home of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe. This land was and continues to be of great importance to the Ohlone people. Consistent with our values of community and inclusion, we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor, and make visible the university’s relationship to native peoples. 

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Arts, nature, science and music: Here are our favorite hidden and not-so-hidden gems of Stanford.

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Spend some time on campus enjoying public lectures, concerts, and performances.

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Learn how Stanford hosts scholars, dignitaries and visitors from around the world.

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Explore Palo Alto

Visit our neighboring city just a few minutes away from Stanford (photo credit: Flickr, Allie Caulfield).

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Find information about guided tours for prospective undergraduates, both individually and in approved groups (e.g., schools or organizations), organized by the Visitor Center.

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and surrounded by some of the state’s most beautiful scenery, Stanford campus is easily accessible.

Stanford Graduate School of Business Knight Management Center 655 Knight Way Stanford, CA 94305-7298

Getting Here

Alternative transportation.

Stanford University offers a variety of programs that encourage and support the use of alternative transportation. Visitors can get to, from, and around campus easily by bicycle , shuttles , and Bay Area transit .

Marguerite is Stanford University’s free public shuttle service, which connects to nearby transit, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. The Line X and Line Y shuttles pick up and drop off passengers near the southbound train platform, and stop at Knight Management Center, as illustrated on the system map .

Parking is available in the underground structure at the Knight Management Center. Permits are required and enforced Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitor Parking

Visitors may park for $4.46 per hour or $35.68 per day in the Knight Management Center parking garage. We have transitioned to a contactless payment process through ParkMobile, in which the parking garage is zone #7207.

In the interest of safety, physical pay stations at visitor lots have been taken offline to avoid the touching of shared surfaces that cannot be adequately disinfected throughout the day. You have two options for payment:

  • Mobile payment : Use the ParkMobile app , mobile website, or QR code , or by texting PARK to 77223 to pay using a credit card. In addition to the hourly visitor parking fee, ParkMobile charges 35 cents for each transaction.
  • Pay online in advance : Customers who do not own cell phones may consider the option to create a ParkMobile account and purchase visitor parking in advance through a computer using the ParkMobile website . Purchasing visitor parking in advance does not guarantee a space, so there is a risk that you are unable to find parking in the zone when you arrive. The payment is non-refundable.

Other nearby parking locations include:

  • Parking lot at Bonair Siding Road and Campus Drive — two-minute walk
  • On-street parking at Memorial Way and Galvez Street — five-minute walk
  • Visitor Center parking lot at 295 Galvez Street — ten-minute walk
  • The underground parking structure at Campus Drive East and Wilbur Way — ten-minute walk

Departments can also purchase daily and long-term virtual permits for department use.

Virtual Permits

Employees and students can order and pay for their permits using our online ordering system . All permits are virtual. This means that, once you complete your order, your license plate becomes your permit.

Taxi and Rideshare Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Jane Stanford Way is closed to traffic since the street in front of the Knight Management Center is now a bicycle and pedestrian mall. Therefore, taxis and rideshare drivers should use the passenger turnaround, located in front of the Schwab Residential Center, for drop-off and pick-up. This turnaround is accessible on Jane Stanford Way via Campus Drive East. Use 680 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA as the address to get directions to the turnaround.

About Our Facilities

Copy services.

Stanford GSB has sourced an offsite vendor for printing and copying upon request. This service is available to everyone, including campus guests. To request printing, email us with the following information at least eight hours in advance of when you need the copies:

  • Number of originals
  • Number of copies
  • Single- or double-sided
  • Black and white or color
  • Stapled or collated

Once your request is complete, we’ll email you. You can pick up your copies from the Facilities & Hospitality Office in the Charlie Munger Building, room CM004.

Contact Information

Telephone: (650) 725-2961 Email: Copy Services Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 6:00pm

Emergency Planning

In the event of a major emergency affecting Knight Management Center or the entire Stanford campus, Stanford GSB will activate the Department Operations Center and post instructions on Stanford’s Emergency Information site.

Stanford GSB faculty, staff, students, and visitors should immediately proceed to the nearest emergency assembly point during an emergency for which evacuation is required.

Extensive emergency planning information is at Environmental Health and Safety .

First Aid Kits and Automated External Defibrillators

First aid kits are located in all shared work rooms in Knight Management Center buildings, as well as the front desk and staff lounge of Schwab Residential Center.

Automatic External Defibrillators are located in highly visible locations around the Knight Management Center and GSB Residences.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is managed by Stanford GSB Facilities and Hospitality. Items with estimated values of more than $100 are kept for one business day, then turned into Stanford Public Safety. All other items are kept for 30 days and then donated.

See if your item has been turned in .

Location, Hours, and Contact Information

Charlie Munger building, room CM004 Telephone: (650) 723-2773 Open: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Office Accessibility

All buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Reserve a Wheelchair

Visitor Information Services Telephone: (650) 723-2560

Questions or Concerns?

Disability Access Office Telephone: (650) 725-0326 TTY: (650) 723-1216 Email: Disability Access Office

Pets, Service & Support Animals

Stanford has a “no pet policy” for office, academic, and student residence spaces, with the exception of service and approved support animals. General guidelines for service and approved support animals include the following:

  • Dogs must be kept on leash at all times (unless performing a task) in all interior common area spaces as well as exterior spaces.
  • In an effort to prevent damage to lawns, tan bark areas should be used as designated relief areas. Be sure you pick up after your animal.
  • Do not leave pet food out in interior or exterior spaces since it may attract pests.
  • Toys, bedding, etc., may not be left out in common areas.
  • If your service or approved support animal causes damage to the building, you may be charged a repair and/or cleaning fee.
  • Approved support animals are allowed in Stanford student housing; however, support animals are generally restricted in other areas. See FAQs: Service and Support Animals at Stanford for further information.

The Diversity and Access Office provides additional guidance to students, staff, faculty and members of the public with service and support animals at Stanford. If you require an accommodation for a service or support animal at Stanford GSB, students are requested to advise their Student Program Office, staff advise Stanford GSB Human Resources, and faculty advise Stanford GSB Academic Administration.

Smoke-Free Environment

The Knight Management Center, GSB Residences buildings, and surrounding areas are smoke-free environments. “Smoke-free” refers to an environment that is free of smoke from, among other things, tobacco products and/or vapors from electronic smoking devices. Smoking is prohibited at all university-sponsored indoor and outdoor events.

There are designated smoking areas which are noted on the map linked above.

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Start your matinee or evening off with great wine and food at The Alumi Cafe, located just a five-minute walk from Bing Concert Hall or Memorial Auditorium. The café features market fresh California cuisine, expertly prepared with seasonal ingredients, and a tasteful selection of fine wines. The menu features gourmet sandwiches and salads, lively antipasto dishes, and, depending on the performance schedule, a chef’s table with daily specials of pasta, meats, and seafood. Pre-performance dining begins 90 minutes before curtain. For more information, visit  thecafe.stanford.edu .

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Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

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College tour season is about to kick off. Here are 10 tips from college tour guides to have a successful campus visit.

  • As spring starts, colleges nationwide will welcome parents and students to tour their campuses. 
  • College tour guides want people to arrive on time, ask the right questions, and have fun.
  • They also recommend students take the tours on their own, without their parents.

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Spring break is right around the corner, and for many high-school students and their parents, that means many will be hitting the road to tour colleges around the country.

To make the most of your visit, Business Insider spoke with college students and tour guides. They know the campuses like the backs of their hands, and they know how to walk backward.

Here are the dos and don'ts of college tours from student guides .

1. Get there with no time to spare, but don't be late.

You won't get points for arriving early, so try to arrive on time. But if you do happen to arrive late , there's no need to worry.

"If something comes up and you are late, ask your guide what you missed once the tour finishes," Skyler Kawecki-Muonio, a senior at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, told BI. "They will happily fill you in."

2. Dress to impress, but don't sacrifice comfort.

It's important to look nice, but you don't have to don a jacket and tie. Tour-goers should put their best foot forward with a sturdy pair of walking shoes , and don't forget to dress for the weather.

"At Fairleigh Dickinson, tours go out rain or shine, so make sure to wear clothes that will keep you warm," Emily Bone, a junior at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, said .

3. Don't forget to sign in, but skip the résumé .

Most schools have a check-in desk where you'll receive a campus map and other literature. But don't bother furnishing schools with your portfolio.

"Students can leave their résumés at home," Henry Millar, a senior at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, said. "Tour guides generally do not have any sway in the admissions process whatsoever, so feel free to save the paper."

4. Pay attention on the tour, but do it solo if possible.

Some schools offer to let parents and kids take separate tours, which has advantages.

"Get excited about your child's potential future in college, but give them some space to see what they think of that school on their own," Nathan Weisbrod, a junior at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, told BI.

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Students can comfortably ask questions without a parent present and compare notes afterward .

5. Ask all your questions, but avoid personal interrogations.

This is the time to inquire about any aspect of campus life , and don't feel shy about speaking up.

"Tour guides love getting questions because it allows us to cater the tour, especially in small groups, toward the needs and interests of the families on that specific tour," Halle Spataro, a senior at Bucknell University, said.

But some topics are off-limits, so don't ask your tour guide about their SAT scores , ACT scores , or what they wrote about in their essay .

6. Speak up, but let the student take the lead.

Parents may be tempted to raise their hands again and again, but this tour is about the student, so there should be space to let them shine.

"Try to take the back seat — or the passenger seat — but refrain from driving all of your child's interactions," Julian Jacklin, a junior at Reed College in Oregon, said. "Students who feel they can own that experience usually ask the most questions and engage with the tour more."

7. Say thanks, but don't leave with questions unanswered.

Maybe your guide didn't hear you, or your kid was reluctant to speak up. You can still get the information you want before leaving.

"There's a lot of information students are getting that day and a lot of excitement with being in a new place, which can make people forget to ask certain questions," Lorenzo Mars, a junior at Pepperdine University in California, said.

Therefore, get your tour guide's email address so that you can follow up .

8. You may know exactly what school is right but keep an open mind.

Don't be surprised if a city-living kid is suddenly intrigued by a small-town setting.

"The college search and college experience are all about getting to know yourself better and growing, so on a tour, students have to trust themselves and their judgment of the 'world' they've just stepped into," Thomas Elias, a senior at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, said .

9. Take in as much as possible, but remember to have fun.

Sure, preparing for the next four years can be scary and stressful. But it's also an exciting milestone, so enjoy the ride.

"These tours serve as great opportunities to learn more about colleges — along with their cities, culture, and people," Connor Gee, a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, said. "Have fun with it!"

10. Weigh the pros and cons of the school, but don't stop there.

Your tour may be over, but you can still learn other ways to immerse yourself in college life .

"See if the school offers additional experiences, like eating in the cafeteria or attending a class," Emily Balda, a senior at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, said. "Consider it 'food for thought.'"

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Like pearls on a silk string, Eisenach, Erfurt, Weimar, and Jena glow with living history. Feel the electricity of the past as you visit historic heritage sites.

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Luther. Bach. Goethe. Schiller. Explore titans of German culture through the places they lived and influenced. Carefully curated city tours will illuminate the links between the now and the then of the German people and traditions. Leipzig, our final destination, brims with the bustle of modern life and art, ending our journey on a vivid, energetic note. 

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  6. Self-Guided Tours

    It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Memorial Church will be open to families for self-guided tours on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Limited Docent-Led Tour.

  7. Explore Campus

    Stanford sits on the ancestral home of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe. This land was and continues to be of great importance to the Ohlone people. Consistent with our values of community and inclusion, we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor, and make visible the university's relationship to native peoples. About our relationships.

  8. Stanford University

    While we continue to develop our virtual visit options for you, please consider watching our 360° Video Tour. This 13-minute student-narrated tour is best viewed at 1080s. For optimal experience, we suggest viewing on a mobile device or with cardboard or 360° glasses. Otherwise, you can navigate on a stationary monitor by clicking-and ...

  9. Admission Forums, Student Programs, and Special Events

    Engage With Our Events. We conduct virtual and in-person programs where students can learn more about the admission process and Stanford University. Please check this website regularly for new events or changes. If you are planning a visit to campus and wish to register for a tour and/or admission information session through our Discover ...

  10. What's It Like Inside Stanford University?

    Have you ever dreamed of going to Stanford University? Inside the Stanford campus...Increase your chances of admission to Stanford by working with former Adm...

  11. Stanford University

    Visit this world-class campus for art, architecture, and athletics. You can almost feel the smarts when you visit this elegant, red-tile-and-sandstone campus in Palo Alto. Stanford is the academic home of 22 living Nobel laureates, five Pulitzer Prize winners, and three recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  12. Visit Us

    Stanford University offers a variety of programs that encourage and support the use of alternative transportation. Visitors can get to, from, and around campus easily by bicycle, shuttles, and Bay Area transit.. Marguerite is Stanford University's free public shuttle service, which connects to nearby transit, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.

  13. Stanford University

    Campus Tours for Organized Groups. Designed exclusively for prospective undergraduate groups - high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations focused on access to college - these 45-minute private, student-led tours offer a great introduction to Stanford University. Reservations are required, so groups that meet our ...

  14. Stanford Campus Tour

    Stanford Campus Tour. Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, is a hub of learning and innovation and a place rich with history and culture. Known for its beautiful campus and feats of architecture, the Stanford Campus Tour will showcase some of its most iconic locations and features.

  15. Visiting Stanford University: Where To Stay, What To Eat, What ...

    Stanford University's Palm Drive is the gateway to the campus that spreads across 8,100 acres. ... eat and get the most from a family campus visit. ... Cantor Arts Center on the Stanford Campus ...

  16. Stanford University · Campus Walking Tour · 4K

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  17. Around Campus

    The Alumni Café - Closed until Winter 2024. Start your matinee or evening off with great wine and food at The Alumi Cafe, located just a five-minute walk from Bing Concert Hall or Memorial Auditorium. The café features market fresh California cuisine, expertly prepared with seasonal ingredients, and a tasteful selection of fine wines. The ...

  18. Carillon Concert For Lou Henry Hoover's 150th Birthday

    We invite the campus community to picnic on the Hoover Tower lawn and enjoy a carillon concert in honor of Lou Henry Hoover and Women's History Month. Born March 29, 1874, Lou Henry Hoover's passion for learning and adventure inspired a lifetime of remarkable achievements in the areas of advocacy for women's rights, education, and athletics; children's welfare; humanitarian relief ...

  19. Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

    At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https: ... Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums. Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

  20. 10 Tips From College Tour Guides to Have a Successful Campus Visit

    Here are 10 tips from college tour guides to have a successful campus visit. Essay by Pamela Brill. 2024-03-20T16:42:19Z ... a junior at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, said. 3.

  21. Welcome 2024-2025 Matched Residents

    March 15, 2024. We are thrilled to announce the wonderful results of the 2024 Anesthesiology Matches for our Categorical, Advanced, R-spot, Internal Medicine-Anesthesiology, and Pediatrics-Anesthesiology programs.

  22. Germany

    Potential COVID Exposures on Campus (external link) Alumni Membership Card (external link) Stanford Alumni Email ... (external link) Stanford University Contact Information (external link) SAA Departments. An exhilarating tour of the Thuringian chain of cities Germany. Like pearls on a silk string, Eisenach, Erfurt, Weimar, and Jena glow with ...