Welcome Weekend
Your Stanford Summer starts here! Join us on Saturday, June 21 for required student check-in, then get acquainted with campus, your classmates, and the resources available to you.
What to Expect
Welcome Summer Session Students! We have events for students and guests throughout the day on June 21.
Plan to arrive on campus by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
- Check-In and Orientation Sessions (guests welcome): June 21, 2025
- Kick-Off Programming and Community Building (students only): June 22, 2025
- Courses Begin and Student Services Center Check-In for Late Arrivals: June 23, 2025
Residential students should plan to say their goodbyes to family, guardians, and guests in the late afternoon, so that students can join their new community for dinner and enjoy student-only events on Sunday, June 22.
We will be offering Campus Tours starting at 11:30 a.m. from Roble Field. Last tour at 2:30 p.m. Family, guests and students can learn about campus and start to feel at home!
Family Registration
Registration will be required for all family members or guests accompanying their student to Welcome Weekend. Each student may bring up to four (4) guests. Students may access the family/guest registration form on their application status page. Log in using your application email and password.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Accommodations are available for those with accessibility or disability needs during Welcome Weekend. Contact us for disability access information and/or to request assistance for Welcome Weekend as well as noting the request in the family/guest registration form. All Welcome Weekend event locations are wheelchair accessible.
Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Shuttle starts running | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Check-In opens | Roble Field |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Commuter Orientation (High School) | Memorial Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Academic Orientation | Memorial Auditorium |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Residential Orientation (High School) | Memorial Auditorium |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Commuter Orientation (University Level) | Black Community Services Center |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | All University Level Reception | Lagunita Court |
| 3:45 p.m - 4:15 p.m. | Residential Reception (High School) | Arguello Field |
| 4:15 p.m - 4:45 p.m. | High School Parents Mixer | Arguello Field |
| 4:30 p.m. | Check-In closes | Roble Field |
| 5:00 p.m. | Shuttle stops running |
Campus Resources
Health Services, Academic Support, gyms, libraries, and more!