Welcome to Visitor Information at Stanford University

Announcements

Visitor Center Closed This Weekend

The Visitor Center will be closed Sat & Sun 9/6-9/7, due to a building-wide electrical shut down. Campus tours will still be offered on these dates at 11a and 3:15p. Please call the Visitor Center at 650-723-2560 if you have further questions.

Hoover Tower Schedule

Hoover Tower will be closed from August 30 - September 30.

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.