Welcome to Visitor Information at Stanford University

Announcements

Hoover Tower Schedule

The Hoover Tower Observation Platform will be closed from Sat 1/17 – Mon 1/19. The Observation Platform will reopen Tuesday 1/20 from 10am – 4pm.

Visitor Center Schedule

The Visitor Center will be closed from Sat 1/17 – Mon 1/19, but Campus Walking Tours will still be offered at 11am and 3:15pm on all 3 days. Meet on the front steps of Memorial Auditorium.

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.