Applying for Undergraduate Housing
2026 Summer Housing Assignments
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Over the summer, Stanford undergraduate housing is home to Stanford students as well as visiting students from other universities. Read below to learn how to apply for summer quarter undergraduate housing. Applications open March 3, 2026, and are due April 14, 2026. Summer quarter housing assignments will be announced on May 23, 2026.
Eligibility for Undergraduate Summer Quarter 2026 Housing
Stanford Students
Stanford students living in housing spring quarter and the upcoming autumn quarter are eligible to live in summer quarter housing regardless of their enrollment status. These students may choose an 8 or 10-week contract.
Additionally, Stanford students living in spring quarter housing who graduate in June are eligible to live in summer quarter housing. These students may choose an 8 or 10-week contract.
Students in undergraduate spring quarter housing who are transitioning from undergraduate to graduate status as newly admitted graduate students (including coterms) can only apply for undergraduate summer housing. Students assigned to graduate housing for the 2026-2027 academic year will move to graduate housing in mid to late summer.
Important: All Stanford students living in housing spring quarter and assigned housing for summer quarter are required to pay for the spring-summer interim period and be available to move to their summer assignment on a specific day during this period. See below for details.
Visiting Students
Over the summer, Stanford welcomes students from other universities who are participating in the Stanford Summer Session program. These students are eligible to live in Stanford housing on an 8-week contract.
Summer Housing Assignments Process
How to Apply
To submit your Undergraduate Summer Housing Application:
Log onto MyHousing.Stanford.edu
Select Undergraduate Summer Housing Application
Select Summer Quarter 2026
Follow the prompts to apply for housing
Be sure that you submit the application
Summer quarter housing applications are due April 14, 2026, for students not seeking disability accommodations. Stanford students applying for both summer and autumn quarter housing must file two applications, one for summer quarter and one for autumn quarter.
The Summer Housing Allocation process uses a computer-based assignment program that prioritizes students' first choice of residence listed on their housing application. If the first choice is unavailable, the program will move on to the second choice and so on. It is recommended that students create a comprehensive list of preferred residences in order of priority.
Students will be assigned housing based on their cohort and housing allocation number. For Stanford students, the housing allocation number is based on class year, with current and rising-seniors getting the best numbers. Visiting students are assigned a random housing allocation number. If a student is currently living in a summer housing location and they rank their current housing assignment as their first choice, they will receive a priority to remain in that residence and room for summer quarter. A priority is not a guarantee so all students should create a robust list of housing choices on their housing applications.
Reassignments
Reassignments are offered to matriculated Stanford students after initial summer housing assignments have been completed and demand from unassigned students has been met. Requests will be accepted through June 5, 2026.
How the Reassignment Process Works
Reassignment requests are submitted through MyHousing:
Log in to MyHousing.Stanford.edu
Select the Undergraduate Summer Housing Application
Click Continue on your summer quarter application
Select Apply for Reassignment
List the specific residences you are willing to move to
Submit your request by the reassignment deadline
You will only be considered for the residences you list and should only list residences you are willing to move to.
Reassignments are made on a rolling basis and are based on available space across summer housing, cohort, and the date the reassignment request was submitted. Reassignments are not guaranteed and depend entirely on housing availability. If a reassignment is made, the student’s housing assignment will be automatically updated and reflected in MyHousing. Reassignments will not be processed after June 12, 2026.
Housing Accommodations
Disability Accommodations
Students who have specific housing needs due to a medically documented disability should file a summer quarter Housing Accommodation Request Form with the Office of Accessible Education by March 6, 2026, and apply for housing in Axess by March 13, 2026.
Religious Observance Request
Stanford is a diverse community with students from many religious backgrounds. We understand that some students may desire specific housing placements or modifications due to their religious beliefs or practices. The application outlines what religious observance requests can be made at Stanford in summer undergraduate housing and the process for registering such a request. Be sure to read the religious observance request page carefully and follow all of the steps if you are interested in making a religious observance request for housing. Please note the deadline to apply for summer quarter housing with a religious observance request is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Groups and Roommate Finding
Applying as a Group
Stanford Students Only
On your application, you will be able to form a group by clicking “Roommate Groups (Optional)” after submitting your application. Groups can be composed of up to four students. Students who receive early housing assignments (including pre-assigned students, students requesting disability accommodations, and/or students with religious observance requests) are not eligible to form or join a roommate group. If you are the first of your group to apply, you will establish a group name and password. If you are joining a group, you will enter the name and password established by the first group member to apply.
Roommate Finding
Stanford Students Only
On your application, you will be asked to answer a series of profile questions. These questions can help you if you do not currently have a housing group and are looking to find someone with whom to form a group. While everyone is required to answer the questions, you can choose to hide this information from other students.
To use the roommate finding function, select “Roommate Groups (Optional)” after submitting your application and then click “Suggest Roommates.” Based on your responses, you will see a compatibility percentage for other students who have submitted applications and chosen not to keep their profile information hidden. The number of students visible in roommate finding will increase as more students submit applications. While students’ names are not visible in roommate finding, you can see students’ gender identity and cohort, as well as their responses to the profile questions. If you would like to form a group with someone, you can send them a message through the housing system in order to introduce yourself. To check for received messages, click the hamburger menu next to Home and select “Messages.” Please note that messages sent through the housing portal are accessible to R&DE Student Housing Assignments. Please exercise caution if you mutually determine to communicate outside of the housing portal.
Group Tips
Students in groups are encouraged to:
- Stay in contact with your group to ensure your choices are the same (if desired).
- Verify that each person in your group applies by the deadline and receives a confirmation email after submitting the housing application.
- Larger groups are more likely to be split or to be assigned to a lower-ranked choice, as there are a limited number of spaces available in each residence and room type, and these are further divided by gender. Students can edit their applications, including group information, up until the April 14, 2026 application deadline.
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I can’t imagine my Stanford experience without on-campus housing. Living alone is a new experience for me, and it’s great to make friends to share that with. Resident fellows do a great job of creating fun and educational programming. It’s the perfect excuse to step away from studying and engage with my neighbors.
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– Sammi,
Stanford University Student
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Housing Locations and Estimated Summer Housing 2026 Costs
Please note that Students are responsible for all housing and dining costs over the summer. For more information on summer aid eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Information about summer aid eligibility and the application process can be found here.
Interim Housing Costs
Interim Housing Type | Requirement | Estimated Cost | Notes |
| Spring-Summer Interim June 12 - June 20 | Required for students in spring quarter housing | $480- $537 | Cost is dependent on the student's spring and summer housing assignments Students will need to relocate to their summer housing assignment between June 12-June 20. Move dates will be available in the Spring-Summer Interim Move Chart |
| Summer-Autumn Interim September 1 - September 17 Toyon Hall ONLY | Optional for students who have a 10-week contract and autumn quarter housing | $999 - $1,118 | Summer-autumn interim housing is only available in Toyon Hall. Summer-autumn interim dining may be restricted to one location. Cost is dependent on the student's summer and autumn housing assignments |
Summer Housing Costs
House | Room Types Available | Meal Plan Required | 8-week cost** | 10-week cost** | Summer-Autumn Interim Housing Available |
| Branner Hall (International Honors Program only) | 1-room doubles, 2-room doubles, 2-room triples | Yes | $3,421 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| EVGR-A Duan Hall (Stanford students only) Floor 1 | Junior 2 bedroom double apartments, 2 bedroom premium triple apartments | Yes | $3,421 | $4,381 | No |
| Florence Moore Hall Alondra, Mirlo, Paloma (Stanford students only) | 1-room Doubles, 1-room Triples | Yes | $3,421 | $4,381 | No |
| Lagunita Meier, Norcliffe (SSFP, Summer Session Visitors only) | Singles, 1-room Doubles, 2-room Doubles | Yes | $3,421 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Mirrielees (Stanford students only) | 2 bedroom double apartments, 3 bedroom triple apartments, 2 bedroom triple apartments | No | $3,825 | $4,899 | No |
| Roble Hall (Stanford students only) | Singles, 1-room Doubles, 2-room Doubles, 1-room Triples, 3-room Quads | Yes | $3,421 | $4,381 | No |
| Toyon Hall (Stanford students only) | Singles, 1-room Doubles, 2-room Doubles, 1-room Triples, 2-room Triples, 2-room Quads | Yes | $3,421 | $4,381 | Yes |
Contract Length | House Dues | Technology Fee | Mail and Package Fees | ||
| 8-Week & 10-Week | $93 | $95 | $30 | ||
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STANFORD STUDENTS
All students in spring quarter housing are required to pay for the spring-summer interim period (June 12 - June 20). Students should expect these charges to be $480 - $537 depending on the student’s spring and summer housing assignments.
Interim housing between summer and autumn (September 1 - September 17) is available to students with autumn quarter housing and who are on 10-week contracts. Students should expect these charges to be $999-$1,118 depending on the student’s summer and autumn housing assignments.
Summer-autumn interim housing is only available Toyon Hall.
*Information on meal plan options and costs is available on Stanford Dining’s website. Dining during the summer-autumn interim period (September 1 - September 17) may only be available at one dining location.
Interim Housing
Students who apply for and are assigned 2026 summer quarter housing are required to maintain continuous housing between spring and summer quarters. Students will move to their summer assignments on a specific date during the spring-summer interim period (June 12 - 20). Students must vacate their spring quarter assignments by their assigned move date. Move dates will be available in the Spring-Summer Interim Move Chart, which will be posted on this site during spring quarter.
Stanford students on 10-week contracts who request summer-autumn interim housing will move to their autumn assignments on a specific date during the summer-autumn interim period (September 1 - September 17). Students must vacate their summer quarter assignments by their assigned move date. Move details will be available in the Summer-Autumn Interim Move Chart, which will be posted on this site during summer quarter.
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Dining Hall Meal Plans
All students living in summer undergraduate residences except for Mirrielees are required to be on a meal plan. Students can switch their dining hall meal plan at any time until the last four weeks of the quarter. Dining during the summer-autumn interim period (September 1 - September 17) may be restricted to one dining location.
Students can use their meals for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner meals in any open dining hall. Visit our dining hall locations and hours page for more information. Cardinal Dollars may be used at all R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries retail locations.