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Party Planning Guide

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Welcome to the Party Planning Guide! This guide provides Stanford's communities with up-to-date information and policies to help ensure an event's success.

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Important Updates

First and last days for parties, academic year 2024-25

The first day for student group hosted parties is:

  • Fall Quarter: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Winter Quarter: Thursday, January 9, 2025
  • Spring Quarter: Thursday, April 3, 2025

The last day for student group hosted parties is: 

  • Fall Quarter: Saturday, December 8, 2024 
  • Winter Quarter: Saturday, March 15, 2025 
  • Spring Quarter: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

New Party Registration Form

A NEW simplified party registration form can be accessed here

Updates to Party Planning Guidelines

There are several changes to the party planning process and guide to be aware of.

Row House Reservation Policy and Process

There is a NEW Row House reservation policy and process going into effect. Please review the Row House Reservation Policy and Protocol web page.

Context

Houses on the Row have held significance to Stanford's student and social community. The system of Row house reservations is predicated on a campus culture of openness and mutual respect. This process - to reserve a community space in a Row house - streamlines access for Stanford student groups and Neighborhood Councils to host social gatherings and meetings, while respecting the residential spaces of the community of students who currently reside in Row houses. It was built in thought-partnership with Residential Education (ResEd), Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), Office of Community Standards (OCS), Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER), Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL), Office of Student Engagement (OSE), and Row house student staff voice.

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Student Party Policy & Guidelines

Welcome to the Stanford Party Planning guidelines page. Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself. The party planning guide is an educational social host resource that provides the Stanford student community with up-to-date information, guidelines, policies, and laws to help ensure party success, safety, and fun for all attendees.

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