Prospective Undergraduate Tour

The Discover Stanford Program

Discover Stanford is a two-part program designed to help high school juniors and seniors explore the programs, places, and people that define Stanford’s commitment to undergraduate education within the setting of a world-class university.

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Part 1: Admission Information Session

The first portion of the Discover Stanford program is a one-hour information session conducted by a representative from the Office of Undergraduate Admission. The representative will discuss characteristics that make Stanford distinctive, as well as Stanford’s admission process and commitment to financial aid.

Further information about applying to Stanford is available at the Stanford Undergraduate Admission Web site.

Part 2: Campus Tour

This one-hour walking tour is led by a current student and provides an overview of the undergraduate experience, focusing on academic programs, residential life,* and extra-curricular activities.

* Please note that for privacy and security reasons, this tour does not enter student rooms.

Accessibility

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Disability and Access Center at (650) 725-0326 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), or e-mail disability.access@stanford.edu.

 

About the Tour

Highlights

The Discover Stanford program includes an admission and academic information session and a campus tour.

Duration

Approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours

Cost

Free

Schedule

Monday & Friday
9:30am & 1:30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
1:30pm
(Also 9:30am during peak visitation periods.)

The tour may not be offered during academic breaks and holidays.

Reservations

The Discover Stanford program requires reservations, and sessions fill quickly. Thus we recommend that you make your on-line reservation well in advance. Make Reservations.

Announcements

New Visitor Center Location Effective February 8

Beginning Monday, February 8, the Stanford Visitor Center will operate from its new location at 295 Galvez Street at Campus Drive. All tours will depart from the new Visitor Center. Tours and services will no longer be available at Memorial Auditorium.