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.
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Here, you will find important dates for each term, including quarter start and end dates, holidays, and key deadlines. Access the Stanford Academic Calendar 2025-26
The Stanford Events Calendar serves as the university's primary resource for campus events, including lectures, conferences, performances, and exhibitions. You can explore events by date, category, or organization.
Learn more about Stanford’s financial aid program, including information about application requirements, forms, and deadlines.
- The Stanford Families newsletter is emailed during the academic year to parents and families of undergraduate students. Reach out to mykidis@stanford.edu if you’d like to be added to the mailing list
- Parents and families with questions can call the Families Helpline at 650.725.0649 or email mykidis@stanford.edu
- Stanford Magazine, is sent to parents and families of matriculating undergraduates.
- Sign up to receive the Stanford Report, the university’s daily news source.
R&DE Student Housing hosts almost 16,000 students and families in more than 200 residential buildings – residence halls, suites, and apartments, and manages Stanford Guest House. R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries serves more than 8 million meals a year in 12 dining hall campus locations, and an array of dining options at 55 locations on campus including, cafés, and markets.
The Mental Health Resources at Stanford website has a comprehensive list of the many campus mental health and well-being resources for students, including those available during summer break.
Your student’s success is at the core of Stanford’s mission. The Student Services website provides information and support your student will need to navigate their journey. Explore Stanford Student Services
The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education serves as the nexus for programs and initiatives that help Stanford undergraduates define and achieve their intellectual ambitions. VPUE includes Academic Advising, the Bing Overseas Studies Program, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Haas Center for Public Service, the Program in Writing and Rhetoric, Stanford Introductory Studies, and more. Learn more about VPUE
The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting students through a wide range of resources and units, including Residential Education, the Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership, the Dean of Students, Student & Academic Services, Vaden Health Services, Inclusion, Community & Integrative Learning, Learning Technologies & Spaces, and the VPSA Central Administrative Office. Learn more about VPSA
This website aims to share key announcements, events, and other information that will be helpful to visitors. Explore Visitor Information here
