Hi! I was wondering what the best housing options are for freshmen at Stanford. I know I’m a little ahead of the curve, but I’m just super eager to go to Stanford (I was accepted REA Class of 2020). Also, does your residence hall decide which dining hall you can go to, or can you go to any one you like?
You will request the type of housing you want - not a specific dorm. Just clarifying in case you did not know that.
My ds loved his all-freshmen dorm. You can also choose four-year housing or (I think) certain themed housing. As an example, the SLE students all live together.
You can dine in any dining hall you like, but my son mostly ate in the one connected to his dorm.