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Student Leaders welcome a frosh resident to their community
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Welcome to Residential Education

Through living and learning together in the residences, students can grow in their ability to understand and negotiate difference and can prepare for the complexities of global citizenship. 

Student Leaders share a moment together at Terman Fountain during the annual ice cream social.

Residential Student Leadership

Lead where you live. Residential Education oversees a comprehensive residential student leader selection and training process designed to build strong student leader teams for each community.

Civic Salons

Engage with faculty. Interested in civic issues and the questions shaping public life today? Join conversations that build on the topics of COLLEGE 102. Civic Salons are open to all students, and refreshments are provided.

Frosh Opening, 2023. Credit: Nikolas Liepins / Ethography

Houses

Welcome home! At Stanford, your house is more than a place — it’s your community. Now is the time to make it your own. Explore the different types of houses within each complex and connect with your local staff.

Student Leaders head to the main quad for training.

Student Support

Find support. Residential Education provides resources to help you navigate Stanford. Learn about our programs, people, and services. Our goal is to foster a community of care where every resident feels seen and valued.

The 2025-26 Student Leaders share a moment together for a group photo.