Discover Stanford is a two-part program designed to help high school juniors and seniors explore the programs, places, and people that define Stanford’s commitment to undergraduate education within the setting of a world-class university.
This one-hour walking tour is led by a current student and provides an overview of the undergraduate experience, focusing on academic programs, residential life,* and extra-curricular activities.
* Please note that for privacy and security reasons, this tour does not enter student rooms.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Disability and Access Center at (650) 725-0326 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), or e-mail disability.access@stanford.edu.
The second portion of the Discover Stanford program is a one-hour information session conducted by a representative from the Office of Undergraduate Admission. The representative will discuss characteristics that make Stanford distinctive, as well as Stanford’s admission process and commitment to financial aid.
Further information about applying to Stanford is available at the Stanford Undergraduate Admission Web site.
Highlights
The Discover Stanford program includes a campus tour an admission and academic information session.
Duration
Approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours
Cost
Free
Schedule
Monday & Friday
9:30am & 2:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
2:00pm (Also 9:30am during peak visitation periods.)
The tour may not be offered during academic breaks and holidays.
Reservations
The Discover Stanford program requires reservations, and sessions fill quickly. Thus we recommend that you make your on-line reservation well in advance. Make Reservations.
The Hoover Tower Observation Platform will be closed from July 3rd - July 5th, and on July 8th - 9th.
The Visitor Center in Memorial Auditorium will be closed July 3rd - 5th, and Campus Walking Tours will NOT be offered on July 4th. Walking Tours will be offered on July 3rd and July 5th at 11am and 3:15p.
We are now accepting reservations for summer Group Tours (June 18 - August 13). During the summer, Group Tours will be offered each day at 10:00a and 3:30p ONLY.