Pre-Assignment
Students apply for university theme houses through the Pre-Assignment process. Some of Stanford's on-campus residences feature specialized academic, cultural, social, or leadership programs, while others operate as co-ops, where residents collectively manage cooking and cleaning responsibilities.
2025 Application Timeline
- Monday, March 31: Pre-Assignment application opens at 1:00 p.m. PST
- Monday, March 31 - Wednesday, April 9: Theme houses may host open houses for interested students.
- Open house details will be posted on the "Participating Houses" page by March 28, 2025.
- Wednesday, April 9: Pre-Assignment application closes at 1:00 p.m. PST
- Wednesday, May 14: Pre-Assignment placements announced
Learn More About Pre-Assignment
A core tenet of the housing assignments process is supporting unique residential programs through Pre-Assignment. This allows students to join communities dedicated to exploring a shared topic, lifestyle, or culture within their residence.
Thank you for your interest in Pre-Assignment! Here you'll find information detailing the process of applying.
Explore the different types of houses that participate in Pre-Assignment, find out about open houses, and more.
We've set up this FAQ to help clarify the pre-assignment process for all who are interested.
Questions?
Please email us about any questions you may have about pre-assignment.
