Welcome to Visitor Information at Stanford University

Announcements

Winter Closure

The campus Visitor Center will be closed from Dec. 20th – Jan. 4th. No campus tours will be offered during this time.

Discover Stanford Schedule

The Discover Stanford programs Jan. 5th – 9th will not include a campus tour.

Hoover Tower Holiday Schedule

The Hoover Tower Observation Platform will be closed until Tuesday, January 13th.

Visitor Parking

The Visitor Parking Lot behind Memorial Auditorium is closed.

Visitors may park in designated visitor spaces on Memorial Way, in the Track House Lot, or near the Ford Center and Burnham Pavilion. Visitor parking is $1.50 per hour. (See Parking for details.)

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Campus entrance

Tourists and First-time Visitors

The Stanford campus offers a wealth of sightseeing and educational opportunities for tourists and first-time visitors.

Young couple enjoying a day on campus

Prospective Graduate Students

Stanford offers graduate and professional degrees in more than 65 departments and programs.  Learn first-hand about our vibrant graduate community.

Quad walkway

Prospective Undergraduates

Considering Stanford University? Come spend a day on The Farm and get a feel for campus and student life. 

Group of students sitting and talking on the Quad

Large Groups

Large groups will find plenty to do on the beautiful Stanford campus.  Check out the opportunities we have for tours, meals, and sightseeing.