Big 5 Events
Reunion Homecoming
Reunion Homecoming is a multi-day celebration that brings alumni back to campus for class reunions, lectures, and social events.
Stanford Reunion Homecoming 2026
October 15–18, 2026
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a two-day event to provide families of current undergraduates a glimpse into their students' lives and experiences at Stanford.
Family Weekend 2027
February 26-27, 2027
Admit Weekend
Admit Weekend is a two-and-a-half-day program designed for admitted students and their families to explore Stanford and make enrollment decisions.
Admit Weekend 2027
April 28-30, 2027
Commencement Weekend
Commencement Weekend is a weekend of ceremonies and celebrations honoring graduating students and their academic achievements.
Stanford Commencement Weekend 2027
June 10-13, 2027
New Student Orientation
A multi-day program for new undergraduate and transfer students to welcome them to Stanford.
2027 New Student Orientation
September 14-19, 2027
Event Scheduling Guidelines
Big 5 events are some of the university's highest impact events, but there are many other large, annual events that happen on campus that should be taken into consideration when scheduling your event. See our guidelines for more info.