Family Weekend

During the annual event to explore life at Stanford, families gathered to engage with university leaders, learn about student organizations, tour the campus, and more.

President Jonathan Levin, Provost Jenny Martinez, and VPSA Michele Rasmussen discussed ways Stanford is supporting undergraduates, the challenges facing higher education, and their vision for Stanford’s future.

Thousands are expected to visit campus this weekend for the annual gathering that welcomes families of undergraduates to explore life on the Farm.

The annual tradition brings undergraduate students’ loved ones to campus for programming designed to highlight what’s special about life on the Farm.

Stanford is expecting record attendance for Family Weekend, Friday and Saturday, where families are invited to tours, open houses, lectures, performances, and more.

Visitors enjoyed a special window into undergraduate life through two days of virtual programming and a day of self-guided activities on the Farm.

The annual Stanford Family Weekend, which will open Thursday afternoon with a virtual town-hall style conversation with President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell, will continue with online programs on Friday and an in-person Campus Day on Saturday.

The annual Stanford Family Weekend, which will feature a livestream town hall style meeting with President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell on Feb. 27, will be preceded by three days of online programs, including campus tours and “Back to School” class lectures.

The annual Family Weekend, which will take place Feb. 22-23, opens Friday morning with a welcome address by Provost Persis Drell and closes late Saturday afternoon with performances by student ensembles during Entertainment Extravaganza!