Convenient and Affordable Housing is Available June 20 - August 21, 2009
Stanford Conferences offers studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, and shared 2- and 4-bedroom apartments on a space available basis for eligible 2009 summer campus visitors (age 18 and over) who are attending a conference or workshop, studying or conducting research with Stanford faculty, or coming to Stanford for some other academic purpose.
Housing is available in graduate residences located in close proximity to the center of campus. In most cases, linens and housekeeping services are not included. Although basic furnishings are provided, kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and televisions are not included. Utilities and use of laundry facilities are included in the nightly fees.
Depending on the housing location, summer guests can enjoy such amenities as optional Internet service, phone line activation, common lounge areas, swimming pools, and fitness centers (some services and amenities are available on a fee basis).
Application Information:
To apply for Stanford non-student summer housing, please locate the section below that most closely matches your reason for being on campus. There is a link to a page with detailed information on your housing options, including rates. On the application you have the opportunity to rent linen and purchase parking permits.
When applying for housing, please be prepared to use your MasterCard or Visa credit card, as you will need to pay a $25 application fee and a $100 holding deposit as part of the application process. The $25 application fee is non-refundable unless we are unable to offer you your requested accommodation. The $100 holding deposit will be returned if we are unable to offer you an accommodation, or if you cancel a reservation seven days or more in advance of your scheduled check-in. The $100 holding deposit will be forfeited if you cancel a reservation six days or less before your scheduled check-in date. If you are offered an accommodation and arrive as scheduled, the $100 holding deposit will be applied towards the total cost of your stay. Any cancellations must be done by sending an email to summerhousing@stanford.edu. Cancellation date will be recorded as the date that the e-mail was sent.
Participant/guest of one of the following programs:
Application for Bay Area Ophthalmology Course (BAOC) participants
Application for Stanford Dance Weekend (SDW) participants
All Other Non-Student Stanford Summer Visitors:
If you are a non-student Stanford summer visitor who is not attending one of the two programs listed above and are at least 18 years old, you will need to use the Non-Student Stanford Summer Housing application. Please click here for more details regarding the application process for this category of Stanford summer visitor.
Stanford Graduate Students Needing Short-Term Housing Before Autumn Quarter Begins:
Housing in Wilbur Hall is available at the end of Summer Quarter for graduate students needing to arrive on campus before their on-campus room is available for move-in, or as a place to stay while looking for off-campus housing through our Community Housing office. Please click on the links below if you are interested in applying for Short-Term Graduate Student Housing:
Application for Short-Term Graduate Student Housing
2009 Stanford Summer Visitor Housing Contact Information:
If you have questions or experience problems submitting your housing application, please email: summerhousing@stanford.edu , call 650-725-1429 Monday – Friday, or fax: 650-736-1297.
Important Information for Staying on Campus:
Note: Information appearing below is subject to change. In some instances, the information is currently being updated.
Parking Permits:
Parking permits are required for campus parking, and can be purchased through the application or from the Front Desk once you arrive on campus. Daily Conference Parking Scratchers are $4.50 and Monthly Conference Parking Permits are $23.50.
Telephone Service:
Residential telephone service includes an individual direct-dial telephone number, and unlimited local, domestic long distance, and incoming calls. Calling card, major credit card, or calling collect is required for placing International long distance calls. Please note the following: only one line and phone number are available per room; voicemail is not available; guests have option of supplying their own phone answering machines. For rates and to order phone service online, visit: http://www.stanford.edu/services/telephone/conference.
Internet Access:
Please click here for information on obtaining Internet service for your room/apartment.
Library Access:
Guests are eligible for on-site access to most University library collections by presenting a valid Conference ID Card, issued upon check-in. Please note that your Conference ID Card does not confer borrowing privileges. Information regarding library hours and services is available on the Stanford University Libraries website http://www-sul.stanford.edu
Athletic Facilities:
Note: 2009 Athletic Facilities information is currently being revised. Please check back for updates.
Campus Transportation:
The Marguerite is a free campus shuttle service (no ID required) operating Mon - Fri, 6 am - 8:30 pm, except holidays. Service is offered to the campus, neighboring communities, the Stanford Shopping Center, Caltrain and most public bus lines. Marguerite maps and schedules are available at your Conference Front Desk and at Parking & Transportation Services (P&TS), 340 Bonair Siding. Contact P&TS for transportation and commute assistance. Please visit: http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/MargueriteShuttle.shtml. Ph: (650) 723-9362.
Disability Accommodations
Please contact Stanford's Diversity & Access Office for disability access questions and resources:(650) 725-0326 or visit: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/diversityaccess.
2009 Campus Retail Dining Options:
Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries offer award-winning regional and international cuisines at various retail eateries throughout the campus. Guests have the option of purchasing "Cardinal Dollars" prepaid meal cards from their Conference Front Desks. Cardinal Dollars meal cards can be purchased in any amount. Each card valued at $100 or more will receive 10 bonus Cardinal Dollars.
Note: Information regarding summer hours for our retail eateries is currently being revised. Please check back for updates. Hotel-style accommodations at the Stanford Guest House:
The Stanford Guest House, located just off campus on Sand Hill Road, offers hotel-style accommodations for academically sponsored conference groups and Stanford-affiliated individual visitors. Set amid the rolling Palo Alto foothills, the Stanford Guest House creates a serene atmosphere, complimented with an array of quality amenities and services including:
* 112 air conditioned rooms with high-speed internet access
* Complimentary on-site fitness center
* 24-hour gift shop
* Free parking
* Shuttle service throughout the Stanford campus
* Many additional amenities and services
For further information and room availability, please visit: the Stanford Guest House or phone: 650-926-2800.
2009 Quick Start Guide for Individual Visitors
Written expressly for application housing conference guests and individual visitors, this guide offers information about residential Internet service, Stanford Dining's retail locations, area shopping venues, and airport, taxi, campus, and public transportation options.
Note: The Quick Start Guide for Individual Visitors is currently being revised. Please check back for updates. 2009 Quick Start Guide for Conference Groups
This guide provides an overview of the many University services, facilities, events, and Stanford Dining retail locations that guests can access and enjoy this summer.
Note: The Quick Start Guide for Conference Groups is currently being revised. Please check back for updates.
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