| Below is a list of Special Priority Houses. Use the links below to obtain a special priority application for each house.
The deadline to apply for Special Priorities is Friday, April 25, 2008 by 5:00 PM unless otherwise indicated on the application. The deadline to apply for Pre-Assignment to Priority Houses is Monday, April 21, 2008. After you have applied for a priority you are encouraged to use the "view your housing application" function in Axess to check that the priorities you have reqested have been entered by the authorized draw representatives. Be aware that the deadline for the priority reps to enter priorities into students applications is Monday, May 5. If you were expecting to receive a priority and it is not appearing in Axess by then, contact your special priority representative right away.
For further information, visit the house and contact an authorized special priority representative.
Arroyo at Wilbur (734). Symbolic Systems House: Focus on Mind and Intelligence
Arroyo is an 87-person upper class residence in Wilbur Hall with a “Symbolic
Systems and Related Majors” focus. The focus is intended to be of interest to anyone
who wonders how the mind works, how people behave and communicate, and what
the future holds for humanity and technology. Students in Symbolic Systems, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Communication, or other
majors for whom these questions are important areas of study will find the house
especially geared toward their interests. In addition to the type of programming
offered by Residential Education in other houses, Arroyo will offer a mix of in-house
seminars, invited speakers, and dinner discussions relevant to the focus.
The Arroyo Resident Fellow is Todd Davies, lecturer and Associate Director of the Symbolic Systems Program. Other staff will include three RAs, two Focus Assistants, one Peer Health Educator, and one Resident Computer Coordinator.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Casa Naranja (055). Entrepreneurial (Social/Business) Ideals and Social Innovation
The Entrepreneurial (Social / Business) Ideals and Social Innovation Focus is built
around residents who have a keen interest in the development of economic and/or social
enterprises and have concerns about how entrepreneurs stay connected with social values
that help communities, locally and globally, become self-sustainable and socially
prosperous.
Casa Naranja is a relatively small residential environment with a great opportunity for intimate dialogue and cross-class interaction. We will analyze emerging issues and discuss the problems and benefits they raise concerning environmental impact, community development, social justice, and local involvement through citizen initiatives.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Casa Zapata (426). Chicano/Mexican-American Theme House
Casa Zapata is located in Stern Hall.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Chi Theta Chi (982). Co-op
Chi Theta Chi is a co-op located at 576 Alvarado Row.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Columbae (983). Co-op
Columbae is a co-op located at 549 Lasuen Mall between Muwekma Tah Ruk and
Sigma Nu.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
EAST (081). East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies Theme House was established in 1982 under the sponsorship of the Center for EAST Asian Studies. It is also called Treat House in honor of Professor Payson Jackson Treat, who was sent to Asia in 1906 by President David Starr Jordan in search of materials needed to create a program in "far-eastern studies" at Stanford. EAST House's interdisciplinary exploration of EAST Asian attracts a variety of students, including those who have an academic interest in Asia, have lived in Asia, or simply want to learn more about this dynamic and important region. EAST House is known for EAST Fest, a week-long celebration that explores Asian culture through lectures, performances, and cuisines. In addition to participating on an EAST Fest committee, residents attend a quarter-long House Seminar and present a Theme Project. Since EAST House is a student managed self-op, residents also agree to pay a board bill and to work about one hour each week on hashing and other housekeeping chores.
EAST house on the Web: http://www.stanford.edu/group/resed/govco/east/
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
Enchanted Broccoli Forest (985). Co-op
The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (commonly referred to as "EBF") is a co-op located on the lake, near Narnia and Kappa Alpha.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Freshman-Sophomore Residential College at Sterling Quad (095).
The Freshmen-Sophomore College, housed in Adams and Schiff in Sterling Quadrangle, is a residence for freshmen and sophomores who are interested in broad intellectual exploration of the liberal arts and sciences. Entering students (freshmen) have the option of living for two years in the College. As the residential complement of Stanford Introductory Studies (SIS), the College connects residential life with the mentoring and academic activities offered through SIS courses. For more information, read the Freshman-Sophomore Residential College page.
Questions? Please contact LaCona Woltmon, Lwoltmon@stanford.edu, (650) 724-4835
FroSoCo web site: http://frosoco.stanford.edu
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Hammarskjöld (996). International Co-op
Hammarskjöld is an international theme co-op. As a result, international students automatically receive priority to Hammarskjöld. International students may also apply for the theme priority. Please see link for further details.
Non-international students may receive priority by performing a 45 minute chore at Hammarskjöld and submitting a half-page outline for a theme project.
All Hammarskjöld residents are required to perform a theme project at some time during the year. A theme project is an event that residents organize to enrich the community and make Hammarskjöld a more interesting place to live. Past theme projects have included organizing a talent show, screening an international film, or creating a musical slide show with pictures of all the residents in action.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Haus Mitteleuropa (964). Central European Studies
Haus Mitteleuropa is a self-op located at 620 Mayfield Ave.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
Kairos (976). Co-op
Kairos is a co-op located at 586 Mayfield Avenue.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Kimball (201). Arts and Performing Arts
Kimball is the arts and performing arts focus residence with an intentionally broad definition of "arts". In recent years, priority residents have done workshops on everything from photography to swing, logo design to Chinese calligraphy, decoupage to cookie decorating. In a residence with 200+ students, the 60 priority residents are the heart of the house's commitment to the arts. All priority residents are expected to have a passionate love for and involvement with artistic expression; priority residents also commit to participating in one of the "pods" listed above, and attending three or more priority events. Please feel free to contact the RF or FAs if you have any questions.
The Kimball priority selection process is more competitive than you might think! Here are some tips for making your application stand out above the crowd. First, your enthusiasm for and commitment to the arts are more important than your raw talent. Likewise, current artistic involvement carries more weight than the years of lessons you took as a small child. We are looking for energetic applicants who we feel will be active participants in dorm life. Most importantly, we want to know that you care enough about being priority resident next year to put thought and time into your application.
Please note: Residential Education and Student Housing are exploring the possibility of making Kimball into an Arts Academic Theme house for the 2009-10 draw season. As a pilot project, Kimball will be allowed to pre-assign a limited number of residents (like a Theme House.) Kimball will still have priority spaces and non-priority spaces available in the draw (like a Focus House.) If after this year Stanford does not choose to go ahead with this transition, Kimball will be offered as a regular focus residence for 2009-10.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications. La Casa Italiana (965). Italian Studies
La Casa Italiana is dedicated to providing opportunities for residents to improve and share their cultural knowledge and language skills. Each resident is expected to contribute to the community. Beyond the house language requirement, students are encouraged to attend Tavola Italiana (Italian language dinners) and to participate in cultural and academic events planned by the Academic Theme Associate and the Graduate Theme Affiliate. Quarterly, residents will assess what they have learned from Language and Culture activities in order to assess the contributions of La Casa Italiana to the intellectual life of its residents.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
La Maison Française (966). French Studies
Students may apply to receive a priority for residence at the Maison Française under Priority 1 or Priority 2. All applicants must agree to and sign the House Agreement and the Supplemental Housing Agreement. Signing these documents obliges the student to adhere to all the terms set forth in the Stanford Residence Agreement. Students may also request to be apply for pre-assignment. Pre-Assignment Applicants must successfully complete French 3 by the end of Spring Quarter 2008 and fill out the Pre-Assignment application. You will need to include an unofficial transcript with your application.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
Murray House (082).
Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CSRE) is concerned with the study of race and ethnicity in comparative perspective, nationally and internationally. Murray House will seek to increase the understanding of issues of race and ethnicity among its residents through seminars, programs, and discussions. We also hope to increase the general awareness of these issues within the broader Stanford community.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Muwekma-tah-ruk (978). The American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Theme House
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Okada (736). Asian-American Theme House
As the Asian American theme residence, Okada House provides an open and safe space for residents to explore relevant issues of culture and identity. Okada traditionally has a vibrant and close-knit community. Residents interact frequently through educational and cultural programming, informal discussions, and social activities. People who wish to become Priority Residents at Okada must fill out an application form. Priority Residents who are accepted and live in Okada are expected to plan one Priority Theme Project, complete one Stanford Fund letter shift on behalf of Okada, participate in API Heritage Month activities including organization and production duties, and actively participate to the residence community by supporting house activities including other resident's Theme Projects.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Slavianskii Dom (979). Slavic/East European Studies
Students in Slav Dom have demonstrated a commitment to the Slavic and East European theme.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
Storey House (993). Human Biology
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
Suites.
NOTE: Suites do not require a priority but you must apply in a group of exactly four or six same-sex students, have the same guarantee status (all guaranteed or all unguaranteed) and the same preferred year status (either all preferred or all not preferred).
The Suites are an upper-class residence hall of approximately 250 residents. Rather than being associated with a Stanford Dining affiliate, Suites residents are fed by four student-run eating clubs organized as the Governor's Corner Dining Societies. Residents are assigned to one of the eating clubs based on the building and floor on which they live.
Each eating club is run by three student managers and a professional chef. The eating clubs provide three meals a day Monday-Friday and two meals on Sundays. The eating clubs also have open kitchens with snacks, leftovers, and beverages, available to residents at all times. Suites residents pay a board bill directly to the eating club, which is usually around $1,500 per quarter. Residents may choose to hash after meals in order to receive a partial reimbursement of the board.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Synergy (997). Co-op
Synergy is an intentional community founded upon the tenet of "exploring alternative lifestyles." This has been expressed in a number of ways in the past. Today, Synergy is an all-vegetarian co-op, where members of the community do weekly kitchen jobs and quarterly house jobs, and all decisions are made by group consensus. Since the community of Synergy is dependent on the commitment of its residents, the following priority steps must be taken.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Terra (977). Co-op
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Toyon (033). Sophomore Priority
Toyon Hall offers residential programming tailored to meet the needs of second-year students. As the first Stanford house with an all-sophomore emphasis, Toyon provides two major opportunities:
First is the chance to bond with a major portion of an entire class just as an all-frosh house does. The staff intends to begin with a strong sophomore orientation which gets everyone in the house to meet and learn something about each other. Then, continuing through the year, the house will have programming intended to encourage social interaction, like camping trips, outings, and dances. Toyon should be a place where all its residents can feel comfortable, relaxed, and totally at home.
The second opportunity is the chance to address concerns unique to the sophomore experience: choosing careers, declaring majors, and giving academics greater attention. The house will have more interaction with faculty on a regular basis and special advising programs.
Students should choose Toyon because they want to combine the social energy of their freshman year with the excitement of moving into the more serious adventures of the sophomore year. The Toyon staff wants the class of 2011 to find Toyon a wonderful place to catalyze their shared experience and creativity.
Note: A special priority for assignment to Toyon is issued automatically to current first-year students who list Toyon as a residence choice on their housing application. Unlike other focus houses, however, there is no limitation on the number of spaces in Toyon that can be filled by priority.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications.
Ujamaa (057). Black/African-American Theme House
Ujamaa House is the African American Ethnic Theme Residence and it is important that all of the residents play an active role in fulfilling the mission. The theme programs given by the residents make major contributions to the residential environment. Since they are so important, the quality of the theme program proposals is the most significant factor upon which room assignments are based. Because theme programs are the focal point of the residence, they are used in the In-house Draw.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority Applications and further information.
Yost (083). Spanish Language Academic Theme House
Yost House is the Spanish language theme house at Stanford University. The House promotes the use of Spanish by welcoming all levels and varieties of the language and encourages residents to use Spanish as much as possible in their everyday lives.
Click here to link to the Res Ed web site for the Priority and Pre-Assignment Applications.
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