Ethnic Theme Houses
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Our ethnic theme communities have a rich and long history of engaging students at the highest levels of intellectual discovery and advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging at Stanford through engaging students in a range of formal and informal settings. They are both “a beacon and a haven” for undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni, providing a unique experience for students and the community, distinct from traditional, non-theme dorms, as well as from the other theme programs. Our ethnic theme programs both encourage their students to critically explore their identities and responsibilities to the community, and engage in broader outreach programs, advocacy and ongoing education.
Here are some features of these houses
- Open to all students from every neighborhood.
- Will be 100 percent by application.
- Will continue to be four-class housing.
- While open to students in all neighborhoods, the house will be part of one neighborhood, will participate on that neighborhood’s community council, and will have access to and share resources with the neighborhood.
Ethnic Theme Houses
Casa Zapata (Theme)
Casa Zapata is a four-class house focusing on the Latine experience through educational and cultural programs. Casa Zapata’s ethnic-focused theme creates a common bond for all residents—Latine and non-Latine alike—that fosters cross-cultural understandingMuwekma-Tah-Ruk Theme
Muwekma-Tah-Ruk, established in 1988, celebrates the diversity of indigenous peoples throughout the Americas and Pacific Islands. The name means “House of the People” in the language of the Muwekma Ohlone, the people whose ancestral lands Stanford UniversOkada (Theme)
Okada House explores and celebrates the diversity of Asian American peoples, cultures, and languages in both historical and contemporary contexts.Ujamaa (Theme)
Ujamaa focuses on the histories, issues, and cultures of the Black Diaspora. The name comes from the Swahili word for “extended family,” and this house prides itself on fostering a sense of belonging for all residents by creating a safe environment for op
