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Stanford New Student Orientation 2026

As one of three Orientation Coordinators, I spent 400+ hours planning and leading the week that welcomed the Class of 2030 and the 2026 transfer class to Stanford, including the Transfer Visit Day faculty panel.

Role
Orientation Coordinator
Program
Stanford New Student Orientation
Dates
September 15–20, 2026
400+hours of planning
6days of orientation
80student leaders and orientation volunteers
3Orientation Coordinators

The week

From move-in to the first weekend, the highlights of each day.

  1. Tue, Sept 15

    Move-in and Convocation

    New students move in, then gather at Frost Amphitheater for the 136th Opening Convocation.

  2. Wed, Sept 16

    Discover Stanford

    A faculty discussion led by the Provost, the Transfer Welcome Lunch, course enrollment, and Faces of Community.

  3. Thu, Sept 17

    Plato’s Cave

    Small-group seminars on the purpose of college, followed by the Treesources campus resources fair.

  4. Fri, Sept 18

    Class photo on the Oval

    The Class of 2030 and transfer class photos, an afternoon of community open houses, and the New Student Party.

  5. Sat, Sept 19

    Traditions

    The Cardinal Service Fair, a football watch party at Maples Pavilion, and the O-Show on Meyer Green.

  6. Sun, Sept 20

    Community

    The Multifaith Welcome, the Transfer Student BBQ at Lake Lagunita, and Rec Fest before classes begin.

The 2026 student program

The full program handed to every new student. Read it here, or open it in its own tab.

New Student Orientation 2026 Student Program
Class of 2030 and Transfers
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