Experience Family Housing at Stanford

Suite-style summer housing for minors and families attending Stanford programs, with required adult supervision for minors.

Stanford offers summer housing for minors (students under 18 years of age) who are participating in programs on campus. This option is designed to support families with minors who need convenient, on-campus accommodations during the summer. All minors staying in Stanford housing must live with a parent or legal guardian for the duration of their stay. Adult supervision is required at all times.

Family housing is provided in a suite-style dormitory building. Each suite includes multiple bedrooms and can accommodate a minimum of three people, making it a comfortable option while complying with Stanford's Protection of Minors Policy.

Other Summer Housing Options
Adult Housing | Intern Housing

Housing Details

Available Dates: June 19 - August 28, 2026
Duration: Minimum stay of Three (3) nights
Housing Type: Suites-style undergraduate facility ~ each suite comes with a minimum of three single bedrooms, a shared living room and bath. Suites can hold up to 6 guests (or 6 single bedrooms).
No Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in any building or within 30 feet of any building entrance.
No Pets: No pets are allowed, even for a visit.
Dining Options: Stanford Dining, Hospitality, & Auxiliary cafes are available on campus. The Market at Munger is a convenient grocery located in the lobby of Jacobson-Sorensen Hall at Munger Graduate Residence, beside the Law School. Check for summer hours before visiting a cafe. Summer meal plans in a dining hall will be available for purchase from Stanford Dining starting in June. NSSH families will receive information prior to their move-in date.
Parking: Family Housing residents are eligible to purchase residential parking permits to park close to their campus residence. Parking information will be sent to all confirmed residents prior to arrival on campus.

Eligibility & Requirements

Minor students (17 or younger) attending a summer program must live with an adult guardian; adult guardians are 18 years old or older.
The program participant must show proof of registration or enrollment in a Stanford-approved summer program. Please review all required forms below.
All occupants in family housing, including siblings, must be registered with the housing service center.

IMPORTANT: Before applying for Family Housing, please download, print, sign, and save the THREE forms listed below. You will need to submit the following documents:

Liability Waiver Form
Housing Policies and Services for Non-Student Summer Housing Form
Stanford Affiliation Verification Form to verify your or your minor child's official purpose to live on campus. If your minor child is attending a camp or program, an official letter from a Stanford department or conference is acceptable.

Each occupant over 18 MUST complete and sign the Housing Policies Form and Liability Waiver Form.

Rates & Application

Review Housing Option: Family Housing at Stanford is in a suite-style undergraduate residence. Each suite accommodates anywhere from three to eight occupants. A suite has single rooms, a shared bath within the suite, and a common living area only. Families can use the common kitchenette on the ground floor.
Check Eligibility: Ensure you or your minor child meet all eligibility requirements for summer housing.
Prepare Documents: Locate, print, sign, and save the necessary forms as PDFs.
Complete Application Form: Fill out the application, select check-in/check-out dates, and upload all documents.
Reservation Confirmation (Upon submission): After submitting your application, you will receive a temporary reservation along with a link to pay within a deadline.
Receive Final Booking Confirmation: After completing your application and payment, you will receive a final confirmation of your booking with check-in/check-out details.
Prepare for Check-In: Gather necessary documents and be ready to show a government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Here's a suggested move-in and move-out list.

Nightly Rates:
$242/night (3-night minimum) for a maximum of 3 people
$210/night ( 30+ nights) for a maximum of 3 people
Additional person: $79/person/night

General 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-In and Check-Out Times: Check-in time is between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. An after-hours service team will assist check-ins after office hours. When you receive confirmation of your reservation, please read the detailed information on check-in, as your check-in details may vary by time of day and day of the week. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m.

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.

Mail & Packages: Mail for non-Stanford students often go missing. The Housing Service Center managing this residence cannot accept packages or mail. Please set up a P.O. Box at the US Post Office on campus located in Tresidder Memorial Union, or ask your department sponsor to receive your mail 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.