Welcome to the Farm! Whether you’re a new student or returning for another year, Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) is here to support your smooth transition into campus life. This guide will help you prepare, pack smart, and know what to expect as you settle into your Stanford home.
Before You Arrive
Some items are best purchased or coordinated after you’ve moved in. Here’s what to consider:
- Shared items: Coordinate with your roommate(s) for shared items like microwaves or mini fridges.
- Furnished rooms: All rooms are fully furnished. Furniture cannot be removed or stored.
- Apartments: Kitchen supplies are not provided. Bring your own cookware and utensils.
- Microwaves: Only provided in Munger Graduate Residence. Consider renting or buying after you arrive.
Bedding Essentials
Bring the following items for your bed:
- Pillow and pillowcases
- Mattress pad or bed topper
- Sheets (see bed sizes below)
- Comforter or blanket
Bed Sizes by Housing Type:
| Housing Type | Bed Size |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate single rooms | Twin extra-long (36″ × 80″) |
| Graduate single rooms (EV Studios, Schwab, Munger) | Full extra-long (54″ × 80″) |
| Munger 1-bedroom apartments | Queen (60″ × 80″) |
| Other graduate rooms and apartments | Twin extra-long (36″ × 80″) |
| Couples without children | Queen (60″ × 80″) |
| Students with children – master bedroom | Queen (60″ × 80″) |
| Students with children – children’s room | Twin extra-long (36″ × 80″) |
Note: Some Hoskins apartments have full-size beds. Contact the Kennedy Housing Service Center to confirm.
Identification and Enrollment
- If you already have a Stanford ID, bring it. Otherwise, bring a government-issued ID.
- Confirm your housing contract start date in Axess before finalizing travel plans.
- Ensure your enrollment status is active. You can’t check in if there's a hold on your account.
- International students may check in before clearing a Bechtel International Center hold.
Move-in Dates
| Student Type | Autumn 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
| Frosh & Transfer Students | September 16 | January 3 | March 28 |
| Upperclass Undergraduates | September 18 | January 3 | March 28 |
| Graduate Students (incl. families) | September 12 | January 2 | March 27 |
| Graduate School of Business (GSB) | September 9 | January 2 | March 27 |
View full contract dates by housing type (single undergraduate, single graduate, couples without children, students with children).
Optional: Ship-to-School Service
Want to arrive without hauling heavy luggage? R&DE partners with Collegeboxes for Ship-to-School service. Your items are delivered directly to your residence room or apartment.
- Package Centers do not accept packages before your official move-in date.
- Ship-to-School is a separate service and requires a reservation.
- Stanford is not liable for lost or damaged items.
What Not to Bring
To maintain safety and community standards, these items are not allowed:
- Fire hazards: Candles, incense, hookahs
- Unsafe electronics: E-bikes, hoverboards, halogen lamps
- Prohibited appliances: Hot plates, open heating elements
- Furniture: Lofted beds not provided by the university
- Animals: No pets allowed (including fish)
- Chemicals: Gasoline, charcoal fluid, mercury thermometers
- Weapons: Firearms, knives, etc.
Review the Office of Accessible Education's information on Emotional Support Animals, or Stanford's Policy regarding Dangerous Weapons on Campus.