Each type of residence offers a distinct lifestyle that tries to meet the needs of Stanford's diverse student body. For more information, please visit the individual dorm and house home pages. Sterling Quadrangle Stern Hall Toyon Hall Wilbur Hall Life in dormitories centers on individual floors or wings, on single houses, and on entire residences. Resident Fellows and student Resident Assistants in each dormitory help residents plan educational, social, and recreational activities. Students are encouraged to initiate programs on their own and to participate in programs planned by other house residents.
Dormitories vary greatly in their physical plan.
All dormitories are coed. Most dormitories include freshmen. Branner Hall is an all-frosh dormitory. Sterling Quadrangle in Governor's Corner and Lagunita Court consist of connected houses that share a common dining facility. Florence Moore, Stern, and Wilbur Halls are also composed of connected houses, but each house has its own dining room.