Stanford Welcomes
Love giving a warm welcome? Join us in helping new families feel right at home on the Farm! Our Stanford Welcomes programs are all about connection, celebration, and community. From greeting excited families at Admit Weekend and New Student Orientation, to making friendly Fall Welcome Calls, hosting Zoom events, and supporting international students during ISO, these moments make a big difference. Whether you're a local or connecting from afar, there are so many ways to get involved. Help us roll out the Cardinal red carpet—we’d love to have you on the team!
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Admit Weekend
Our parent ambassadors welcome prospective freshman parents and answer questions. We man Welcome and Merchandise tables, hold Welcome Socials, and provide Stanford with panelist for the Parent Panel.
Fall Welcome Calls
On behalf of Stanford's Parent and Family Engagement (PAFE) office, we call incoming parents to welcome them to the Stanford family and answer any questions they have about the University and the move-in process.
Welcome Zoom Events
The Parents' Club hosts Welcome Zoom Events in July and August for parents of incoming freshman and transfer students. Experienced club members answer burning questions our new families have about sending their students off to The Farm. Parent moderators lead break out groups to give new families a chance to meet each other and ask questions in a small group setting, fostering parent-to-parent discussions.
ISO/NSO
At our International Student Orientation (ISO) and New Student Orientation (NSO) Welcome Tables, club volunteers help new parents feel welcomed, answer parent questions, share their personal stories about their Stanford student's experiences, and put families at ease as they said goodbye. The Club also hosts a Merchandise Table featuring Stanford parent and grandparent themed apparel and gear. After parents say goodbye to their student, they are welcome to join us for an NSO After-Party.
Family Weekend
Join the Stanford Office of Special Events & Protocal and the Parents’ Club in welcoming thousands of parents and family members to campus during Family Weekend. Volunteers assist with way-finding, answering questions, and staffing a Parents' Club welcome table, chat corner, and selling Stanford branded merchandise. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents, provide service to the University, and be a part of the fun and collegial atmosphere. Parents are invited to a Club Social held after Family Weekend activities conclude.
Welcome Zoom Events
The Parents' Club hosts Welcome Zoom Events in July and August for parents of incoming freshman and transfer students. Experienced club members answer burning questions our new families have about sending their students off to The Farm. Parent moderators lead break out groups to give new families a chance to meet each other and ask questions in a small group setting, fostering parent-to-parent discussions.
Family Weekend
Join the Stanford Office of Special Events & Protocal and the Parents’ Club in welcoming thousands of parents and family members to campus during Family Weekend. Volunteers assist with way-finding, answering questions, and staffing a Parents' Club welcome table, chat corner, and selling Stanford branded merchandise. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents, provide service to the University, and be a part of the fun and collegial atmosphere. Parents are invited to a Club Social held after Family Weekend activities conclude.
Placeholder - The Stanford Office of Special Events & Protocol invites members of the Parents' Club to volunteer for Family Weekend. Stanford will welcome parents and families to campus for an in-person visit to share with their student. We encourage parents to attend this fun event. Parents' Club will have a Welcome Table, Chat Corner, and Merchandise Table during the event.
Join Stanford and the Parents’ Club in welcoming thousands of parents and family members to campus during Family Weekend. Volunteers assist with way-finding, answering questions, and staffing a Parents' Club welcome table, chat corner, and selling Stanford branded merchandise. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents, provide service to the University, and be a part of the fun and collegial atmosphere.
International Student Orientation (ISO) & New Student Orientation (NSO)
At our Welcome Tables, club volunteers help new parents feel welcomed, answer parent questions, share their personal stories about their Stanford student's experiences, and put families at ease as they said goodbye. The Club also hosts a Merchandise Table featuring Stanford parent and grandparent themed apparel and gear. After parents say goodbye to their student, they are welcome to join us for an NSO After-Party.