The Student Perspective

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Students welcome incoming freshman

The First-Year Experience

Virtually all Stanford freshmen live on campus and all are matched with two advisors—a Pre-Major Advisor and an Academic Director based in their residence.



Stanford cheerleaders

Student Organizations

More than 650 student organizations—including more than 70 service, 100 arts, and 30 Greek-letter organizations—are recognized on campus, ranging from KZSU 90.1FM to the Stanford Bhangra Team.  


Two native american students at the annual Pow Wow

Diversity at Stanford

Among the many measures of diversity, more than 50% of Stanford students are students of color and 14% of freshmen are among the first in their families to attend college—making it among the most diverse colleges in America.


Student enjoying a magazine in the sun

Housing & Dining

All freshmen live and dine on campus. Stanford’s small-house system creates living and learning communities where housing is guaranteed to entering freshmen for all four years in one of nearly 80 residences. All freshmen live and dine on campus.


Swimmers

Athletics & Recreation

Stanford offers an exciting environment for the college sports fan. With 35 varsity sports, more than 33 club sports, and over 25 intramural sports, the campus takes on the feeling of an Olympic village each weekend.