Stanford University

Stanford University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Stanford University has the Ram's Head (theatre club). In fact, more students participate in the Ram's Head (theatre club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Stanford University include Axe Committee (athletic support), Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students, Asian-American Student Association and Stanford Daily.

Stanford University students' favorite campus traditions are Big Game, Gaities and Fountain Hopping.

Does Stanford University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Stanford University.

Stanford University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Stanford University students live on campus. In 2023, 97% of undergrads at Stanford University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Stanford University. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Stanford University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Stanford University Athletics

At Stanford University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Stanford University:

Is Stanford University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Stanford University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Stanford campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Stanford offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Stanford University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Stanford University, take U.S. Highway 101 to Stanford, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Francisco International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Stanford University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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