HELPFUL INFORMATION

Summer housing in our Dormitory Suite-style Residence for Families is located in an undergraduate housing facility in the west side of campus.  Custodial staff provide daily cleaning of common areas around the residence. Weekly linen service is included.  NSSH families can use the kitchenette and laundry facilities located on the premises free of charge.

Check-ins & Check-outs

Check-in is available daily between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and check-out is required by 11:00 a.m., seven days a week. Guests who need to make advance arrangements should contact the Housing Service Center prior to arrival.

Once your reservation is confirmed, please review the confirmation email for detailed check-in location information and additional instructions. An after-hours service team is available to assist with check-ins outside of regular office hours.

Payments

Accommodations require pre-payment in full prior to check-in. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted online via a secure payment portal. PTAs and Cost Centers are also accepted. Payment information will be included in the email confirmation.  

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least fourteen (14) days before check-in date in writing by emailing summerhousing@stanford.edu. A refund will be given minus a 20% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given if reservations are canceled less than fourteen (14) days from the check-in date.

Guests

Overnight guests are not allowed in campus housing, and they are not permitted in the residence during quiet hours. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily.  Any guest who stays overnight is deemed an unauthorized occupant, and you will be subject to unauthorized occupancy charges, which are $225/ day. You are responsible for ensuring that your guests depart before quiet hours begin and for their compliance with this guest policy.

Lost Key and/or Fob Fees

Keys and fobs MUST be returned upon check-out. Guests are required to accept liability for misplaced keys. If keys are not returned at check-out, guests will be charged for the cost of rekeying the room/apartment or the replacement of a building access fob. For security purposes, locks to rooms/apartments will be changed immediately once a key has been reported lost and/or after check-out if the key is not returned.

Getting Around Stanford

Biking is a convenient and sustainable way to get around the beautiful campus of Stanford University. With an extensive network of bike lanes, racks, and support services, the university makes cycling both accessible and efficient. Stanford’s nationally recognized bike program combines education, thoughtful infrastructure, and safety initiatives to promote responsible riding and reduce traffic congestion—helping create a safer, greener environment for everyone. 

Stanford’s free Marguerite buses travel around campus, connect to transit, and travel to nearby hotels, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The main shuttle lines operate Monday - Friday throughout the year, (excluding university holidays), from roughly 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Since start and end times vary by line, check specific Marguerite schedules and visit the Stanford Transportation website for additional transportation details.

Parking

Summer guests who bring a car to campus and wish to park in residential assigned parking areas must obtain a residential parking permit. Email summerhousing@stanford.edu if you wish to purchase a Residential Parking Permit. 

Dining

Your program does not include a meal plan. There are several campus facilities where meals can be purchased during regular business hours. Please pay attention to dining hall and café hours. Many restaurant options are off-campus within easy driving distance from the main campus. We will share more information closer to the program start date.

Internet Access

Wireless internet service during your campus stay is available through Stanford's Academic Computing department, and the charge is built into your nightly rate.

Mail & Packages

The Housing Service Center cannot accept mail or packages on your behalf. If you need to receive packages, Stanford has its own post office on campus that provides full mailing services and post office box rentals. Visit the USPS Office located in White Plaza near Ttresidder Memorial Union.  You can also consider asking your department sponsor to receive your mail at their campus mailing address on your behalf.

Pets and Animals

Pets or live animals of any kind, including those housed in aquariums or terrariums, are prohibited in all university residences,  unless they are a service animal approved by the Office of Accessible Education. If you are found to have a pet or live animal in residence, you will be charged an administrative fee of $100/day from the date it is discovered until it is permanently removed from your residence.  You will also be charged a mandatory cleaning fee due to the extra cleaning needed to bring the room or apartment back to a standard for a student who may have an animal allergy. Failure to comply may also result in losing housing privileges.

Campus Facilities, Services & Other Highlights

Some recreational facilities, services, and tours are available for a nominal fee to summer visitors upon presentation of a government-issued ID and/or a conference ID card. The conference ID card is proof that you are affiliated with a conference or a Stanford department during the summer. You may obtain a conference ID card from your Housing Service Center.