Admit Weekend FAQs
Below are the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Click on the question to reveal the answer. We will update this page with additional questions and answers as we approach Admit Weekend. If you have a question that is not addressed on this website, please contact our office at admit@stanford.edu.
Admit Weekend will be held on Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25 on Stanford's campus.
Yes, admitted students must register to attend Admit Weekend 2026. On their registration form, students may add up to two guests to attend with them. Guests cannot register themselves; admitted students must include them as part of their registration.
Admit Weekend is for admitted students for Stanford’s Class of 2030.
On-site check-in will begin on Thursday, April 23 at 8 a.m. in the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation, but we understand that some of our guests may need to arrive late and/or leave early. Programming will commence at 9:30 a.m. with the Dean's Welcome starting at 3:00 p.m. You can find a schedule at a glance here.
Temperatures can range from the low 50s to high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with potential for foggy mornings and sunny afternoons, making layering essential. Pack breathable clothing and a jacket. You will also need sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Admitted students who requested lodging in the dorms will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. You may also want to bring a towel and toiletries. We highly recommend packing a small overnight bag that can be carried a reasonable distance.
Free parking is available in the Galvez Lot. View the map of campus for your reference. The Eucalyptus Grove Lot is adjacent to the Galvez Lot and available for overflow parking.
If you arrive on Thursday between 6 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. or on Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., please check in at the Office of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid (Montag Hall – 355 Galvez St.).
Yes! Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid (Montag Hall – 355 Galvez St.) and a member of the admissions staff will assist you in paying your deposit.
Absolutely! Our program official ends midday Saturday, April 25, but we understand that some of our guests may need to arrive late and/or leave early.
You are welcome to bring up to two guests with you to Admit Weekend. You will be asked to provide your guest names when you register to attend.
The Stanford campus and surrounding areas offer a wide range of dining and lodging options. Stanford does not reserve hotel blocks for Admit Weekend, however some operators may offer special rates. We recommend contacting the hotels directly to inquire about special rates as all pricing and reservations are handled separately through the hotels and not by the university.
On Saturday, April 25, guests are welcome to drop off luggage at the Stanford Visitor Center - 295 Galvez St. All luggage must be picked up by 2 p.m.
Please note that the lodging options linked below are not operated by Stanford University and are included as a courtesy.
Lodging in Palo Alto
Lodging in the Silicon Valley area
Lodging in the Bay Area
Wheelchair accessible hotels
Yes, with the Stanford Visitor network, you can use the university's wireless network to access the Internet while on-campus.
How to get online
- Select the SSID Stanford Visitor from your device's list of available wireless networks.
- Open a browser and load any URL; you will be redirected to an access page (on a mobile phone, the access page should open automatically).
- Click Accept to acknowledge the terms of use. Your browser will be sent to a confirmation page, and from there you can get online.
Yes, most majors will have a representative available to speak with during their Open House.
Yes, campus tours will be offered throughout the weekend. You may sign up for tours in advance on the Admit Weekend registration form.
Stanford Dining has a robust variety of menu options for residents with food allergies, food restrictions and/or special diets. Please indicate if you have an accommodation request upon registering.
Absolutely. If you or your guests need a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information at any time during Admit Weekend, please submit this request form or contact the Diversity and Access Office at 650.725.0326 or disability.access@stanford.edu.
All requests should be made by Wednesday, April 8 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
See more information on the Disability Access & Accommodations for Admit Weekend page.