When you apply for Stanford University housing, you must sign a Residence Agreement, a legally binding contract that governs occupancy, conduct in University housing, and expectations for proper maintenance of your residence room or apartment. Carefully read the entire agreement before you sign it.

Under the Residence Agreement, you accept responsibility for paying rent for the entire academic year, autumn through spring. If you move into Stanford housing mid-year, you are responsible for rent from the time you are assigned to a residence through the end of spring term.

The Residence Agreement also specifies expectations for personal conduct. Stanford’s community includes students and staff of different gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and national and ethnic origin. Stanford highly values this diversity, as it contributes significantly towards each student’s social, cultural, and intellectual life. Therefore, conduct that violates the rights of others is grounds for immediate termination of your occupancy in University housing and/or the withdrawal of future University housing privileges. In addition, such conduct may result in University disciplinary action under Stanford’s Fundamental Standard.

If you fail to sign a Residence Agreement, your assignment is subject to cancellation and a cancellation fee, and a hold may be placed on your enrollment.

See the Residence Agreement 2008 - 2009

See the Residence Agreement 2009 - 2010