Schedule at a Glance
Admit Weekend consists of 300+ events hosted by Stanford's academic and student affairs departments, admission and financial aid, and student organizations. This at-a-glance schedule provides a high-level summary of major events, but there's so much to explore on the Farm. Admitted students and their guests can plan their visit in greater detail with the Stanford Admit Weekend app. Guests were invited to the app on April 15.
All admitted students and guests must check in to receive their name badge before attending events and entering dining halls.
All times are Pacific.
Friday, April 24
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in the Dining Halls (Admits Only)
Admitted students can eat complimentary breakfast in any campus dining hall with their name badge.
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Check-In
Check in to receive your name badge, your ticket to entry to all Admit Weekend events. Friday check-in will be at Montag Hall (355 Galvez St).
Students who requested to stay overnight on campus should bring their luggage to check-in.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Finances and Your Stanford Education
The Student Services Center and the Financial Aid Office talk about the real cost of a Stanford education, the student billing process, and the types of financial aid available. This session will also be hosted on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Drop-In Advising
Admitted students and their families can drop-in to Montag Hall (355 Galvez St) to meet with a financial aid officer. Wait times vary throughout Admit Weekend. Students and guests are encouraged to attend Finances and Your Stanford Education first.
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stanford Bookstore
Admitted students can come to the Bookstore for a Coupon for 10% off one item (exclusions apply on certain items).
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Master Classes
Faculty teach select lectures to give admitted students and their guests insight into what academic life at Stanford is like.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Academic Department Open Houses (various start and end times)
Get to know Stanford's academic departments and student services offices. Open houses during this time include, but are not limited to: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences departments.
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Campus Walking Tours (various start times)
Take a one-hour campus walking tour with a current undergraduate student. Students register for tour times as part of their Admit Weekend registration. All tours leave from Memorial Court.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connecting with Stanford's Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
OAE staff are available to chat about making your Stanford experience accessible. Topics will include disability-related accommodations in the academic and housing environments, and how to connect with OAE services as a student. OAE staff will be available at the same time Thursday.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with University Leadership
President Jonathan Levin moderates a panel conversation with Provost Jenny Martinez, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Jay Hamilton, ASSU (student government) President Ava Brown, and ASSU Vice President Will Berriman. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve, with overflow seating available.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch in the Dining Halls (Admits & Guests)
Admitted students and their guests can eat complimentary lunch in any campus dining hall with their name badge. Please note that dining halls' lunch hours vary.
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Master Classes
Faculty teach select lectures to give admitted students and their guests insight into what academic life at Stanford is like.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Activities Fair
Stanford students representing more than 200 student organizations host tables where admitted students can learn about their impact on campus and how to get involved.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Academic Department, Student Services, and Community Center Open Houses (various start and end times)
Open houses during this time include, but are not limited to: STEM departments, Academic Advising, Career Education, Haas Center for Public Service, Asian American Activities Center, El Centro Chicano y Latino, First-Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center, Hillel, the Markaz, Native American Cultural Center, Queer Student Resources, and Women's Community Center.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Academic Advising Welcome Table
Drop by to meet Academic Advisors and inquire about potential academic pathways, general education and/or major requirements, the wide array of academic offerings at Stanford, and more!
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Master Classes
Faculty teach select lectures to give admitted students and their guests insight into what academic life at Stanford is like.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ad(meet) & Greet (Admits Only)
Get to know fellow ProFros from your part of the world. Enjoy dessert, photobooths, and conversation.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Parents (Guests Only)
The Stanford Parents' Club hosts a panel of parents of current and former Stanford students as they share their experiences.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Halls (Admits Only)
Admitted students eat dinner in a dining hall of their choice.
7:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Late Night Student Programming (Admits Only)
Student organizations host activities for admitted students.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A Cappella Showcase (Admits Only)
Enjoy performances by a sampling of Stanford's a cappella groups.
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Dance Expo (Admits Only)
Enjoy performances by a sampling of Stanford's dance ensembles.