Big 5 Events
New Student Orientation
A multi-day program for new undergraduate and transfer students to welcome them to Stanford.
2025 New Student Orientation
September 16-21, 2025
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 2025
October 16–19, 2025
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 2026
February 27-28, 2026
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 2026
April 23-25, 2026
Commencement Weekend
Commencement Weekend is a weekend of ceremonies and celebrations honoring graduating students and their academic achievements.
Stanford Commencement Weekend 2026
June 11-14, 2026
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.