2025 Housing - Anderson Dormitory

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Anderson Dormitory 251 Governor’s Ave. South, Stanford, CA 94305

Check-In

Key pick-up is at the GovCo Front Desk: 589 Governor's Ave, Stanford, CA 94305.

If you arrive after 6pm and the office is closed:

• Between 6pm and 10pm go to Lasuen Front Desk (650-736-9987) and they will help get your key from the GovCo office.
• If it is after 10pm call CARE at 650-725-1602.

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Check-Out

Students can check out any time between 8am and 5pm on their departure day at the GovCo front desk at 589 Governor's Ave, Stanford, CA 94305. If the GovCo team is out of office, there is a black metal drop box directly next to the office front door, with envelopes and pens so you can put your key in an envelope, write your name on it, and place it in the dropbox.

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If you do not check out by 5pm on your day-of-departure you will be charged for each additional day you stay.

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Rooms

• Students will receive a key fob for the dorm.
• Students are expected to be in shared rooms.
• Some rooms may have small fridges, however this is not guaranteed.
• All of the common areas are accessible to students, including the lounge on the first floor.
• There are no fans in the rooms or AC units. It can get quite hot in Palo Alto during the summers, so you are encouraged to purchase or bring your own fan if you would like one.
• The rooms are all furnished with the following available per student: desk and chair, extra-long twin bed, small bookcase, small dresser, wardrobe, mirror. Waste and recycling bins are also available in each room with nearby dumpsters for emptying. See FAQ below for suggestions on what to bring.

Floor plan

Anderson 2025.pdf

Example Quad Floor Plan

Example Sextuple Floor Plan

Laundry and Linen

The dorm has a free laundry facilities, but students will have to supply their own detergent. Shopping centers on campus may be more expensive, but there is a free Marguerite shuttle that goes to nearby shopping locations (CVS, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target).

Linens (including sheets, a pillow, a towel, and washcloth) will be provided in your rooms upon arrival. Linen may be replaced weekly. To replace your linen, put your old linen outside on Wednesday morning by 10am.