Moving to the Farm

The following pages will be updated in May 2016. As Move-In Day draws closer, you will be planning what to pack and preparing for your move to Stanford. This summer find maps, parking permits, and more to help you move to the Farm.
Resources
Getting to Campus
This page provides guidance on arriving and parking on campus on Move-In Day.
Guidelines for Packing
Based on the expert advice of the freshmen and transfers who have come before you, on this page is a list of what you will likely need or want in your dorm room.
Guidelines for Shipping
If you are planning to ship items as you move to campus, follow these instructions and please keep in mind that you can only receive packages after you have moved in. Do not send your belongings in advance of your arrival, as packages that arrive before you do will be returned to the sender.
Stanford Student Discounts and Local Shops
A handy list of Stanford student discounts, local shops, and banks - on and off campus.
See Also: 
New Student Orientation
Approaching Stanford Directory