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Student Affairs
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For Families

Welcome to The Farm! 

We are excited to have your student at Stanford. Here, you will find resources and information to support your student’s transition to campus.

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We are committed to Stanford student success. Many of us who support that success are also parents or otherwise care for post-secondary students now and into the future. So, we seek to partner with students' family members toward shared goals of student learning, development, and well-being. We encourage families to explore Stanford resources with their student(s) and reach out via our Family Helpline if/when unmet needs arise.

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Get Involved

Looking for ways to get involved? New Student Orientation and Family Weekend are among the events with specific programming for Stanford parents and families. In addition, the Stanford Parents’ Club also offers opportunities to connect with more than 10,000 members from more than 75 countries.

Find Ways to Get Involved
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Helpful Links for Stanford Families

Here you will find a curated list of helpful websites for families and parents interested in learning more about undergraduate education at Stanford, the academic calendar, financial aid, and more.

Access Helpful Links for Stanford Families

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