Applying for Undergraduate Housing
2024 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 April 3, 2024, and are due April 22, 2024. Summer quarter housing assignments will be announced on May 25, 2024.
Eligibility for Undergraduate Summer Quarter 2024 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.
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
Students apply for housing through Axess.
Log onto Axess
Select Housing and Dining from the My Information drop-down menu
Select Housing and Dining Login
Select Apply for Undergraduate Housing
Login and select Undergraduate Summer Housing Application and follow the prompts
*Axess may require you to reauthenticate when selecting the Housing & Dining Login.
Summer quarter housing applications are due April 22, 2024. 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.
Housing Accommodations
Medical Accommodations
Students who have specific housing needs due to a disability or documented medical condition should file a summer quarter Housing Accommodation Request Form with the Office of Accessible Education by April 15, 2024 and apply for housing in Axess by April 22, 2024.
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 Monday, April 22, 2024.
If you have religious needs that are not on the list on the application, you should submit a request through the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life by April 15, 2024.
Groups and Roommate Finding
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. 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.
Students will be able to edit the group information on their housing applications until April 22, 2024.
Roommate Finding
This year, the summer housing application is moving to a new platform, which allows for additional functionality. 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.
- If any members of the group are requesting a medical accommodation or religious observance request for housing, they should be sure to alert the rest of the group, as the housing assignment for the entire group will be based on the needs of the student(s) in the group who have received a medical accommodation or made a religious observance request. All group members will need to apply by April 22, 2024.
- 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 22, 2024 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 2024 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 14 - June 22 | Required for students in spring quarter housing | $425 - $476 | Cost is dependent on the student's spring and summer housing assignments Students will need to relocate to their summer housing assignment between June 14-June 22. Move dates will be available in the Spring-Summer Interim Move Chart |
| Summer-Autumn Interim September 3 - September 19 Toyon and Naranja ONLY | Optional for students who have a 10-week contract and autumn quarter housing | $917 - $1026 | Summer-autumn interim housing is only available in Toyon and Naranja. Summer-autumn interim dining will only be available at Arrillaga Family Dining Commons (AFDC) Cost is dependent on the student's summer and autumn housing assignments |
Summer Housing Costs
House | Room Types Available | Meal Plan Required | 4-week cost** | 4-week cost** | 8-week cost** | 10-week cost** | Summer-Autumn Interim Housing Available |
| Branner (International Honors Program Only) | Singles, 1-Room Doubles, 2-Room Doubles, Triples, Quads | Yes | N/A | N/A | $3,030 | N / A | No |
| EVGR-A Duan Hall (Stanford students only) Floors 1-6 | Junior 2 bedroom double apartments, 2 bedroom premium triple apartments, Premium Studio Double Apartment | Yes | N/A | N/A | $3,030 | $3,880 | No |
| Lagunita | Singles, 1-Room Doubles, 2-Room Doubles, Triples | Yes | $1,492 | $1,382 | $3,030 | $3,880 | Yes - Naranja Only |
| Toyon (Stanford students only) | Singles, 1-Room Doubles, 2-Room Doubles, Triples, Quads | Yes | N/A | N/A | $3,030 | $3,880 | Yes |
| Governor's Corner, EAST and Yost (Stanford students only) | 2 bedroom double apartments, 3 bedroom triple apartments, 2 bedroom triple apartments | Yes | N/A | N/A | $3,030 | $3,880 | No |
Contract Length | House Dues | Technology Fee | |||||
| 4-Week | $45 | $87 | |||||
| 8-Week & 10-Week | $90 | $87 | |||||
*The 4-week contract is only available to select visiting students.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STANFORD STUDENTS
All students in spring quarter housing are required to pay for the spring-summer interim period (June 14 - June 22). Students should expect these charges to be $425 - $476 depending on the student’s spring and summer housing assignments.
Interim housing between summer and autumn (September 3 - September 19) is available to students with autumn quarter housing who are on 10-week contracts. Students should expect these charges to be $917 - $1,026 depending on the student’s summer and autumn housing assignments.
Summer-autumn interim housing is only available in Toyon and Naranja.
*Information on meal plan options and costs is available on Stanford Dining’s website. Dining during the summer-autumn interim period (September 3 - September 19) will only be available in the Arrillaga Family Dining Commons (AFDC).
Interim Housing
Stanford students assigned for both spring and summer quarters will move to their summer assignments on a specific date during the spring-summer interim period (June 14 - 22). Students must vacate their spring quarter assignments by their assigned move date. Move dates will be available in the Spring-Summer Interim Move Chart.
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 3 - September 19). 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 undergraduate students living on campus are required to be on a meal plan but 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 3 - September 19) will only be available in the Arrillaga Family Dining Commons (AFDC).
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.