Stanford welcomed the largest incoming undergraduate class in its history – 2,131 first-year and 66 transfer students – and their families, friends and loved ones Tuesday during the 131st Opening Convocation Ceremony. The event, which inaugurates the academic year and marks the first day of New Student Orientation, was held at Frost Amphitheater.
Students and staff greet incoming frosh from the Class of 2025 as they move into their residence halls. President Marc Tessier-Lavigne joins the students for a class photo at Frost Amphitheater.
<span style="font-weight: 400">Ease into the fall season by participating in a Healthy Living offering on a topic that interests you. The fall schedule covers topics like managing technology-related stress, understanding food trends, relaxing into sleep and more.</span>
The “We are Stanford” event series includes Cardinal football’s first home game on Sept. 25, a staff appreciation luncheon on Sept. 27 and a festival of reflection and renewal between Sept. 30 and Oct. 10.
Beginning Sept. 20, surveillance testing will be required for faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students on-site, regardless of vaccination status.
Face coverings required indoors for all individuals regardless of vaccination status, at crowded outdoor events, and when using public transportation and university vehicles occupied by more than one person.
Vaccinated students are no longer required to complete a daily Health Check; students must submit a Health Check when they experience COVID-19 symptoms, have a positive COVID test, or are exposed to household members who test positive.
