To educate and empower students to create unique co-curricular experiences, meaningful relationships, and lifelong memories. We strive to bring joy and enrichment to the social experience and provide opportunities for students to find what they need to grow.
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Our Values
Belonging: "We foster experiences, relationships and environments to ensure that every student feels a firm and abiding sense of belonging and contributes to the good of our community," in alignment with Our Most Important Work in Student Affairs.
Equity & Access: We advocate to reduce systemic barriers and create equitable access to opportunities for all students. We strive to create pathways to student engagement that are intentional and empowering.
Integrity: We aim to embody our values in manners that are consistent and reliable.
Learning: We cultivate a culture of curiosity and critical thinking.
Well-Being: We approach each student interaction holistically with a focus on relationships, self-care and care for others.
Events
The OSE is committed to supporting Stanford's communities in staging events successfully as well as connecting everyone to what is happening on campus. Here you can find out what is happening on the Farm along with how to plan your own event.
Get Involved with Student Engagement
Learn how to start a new student organization, connect with VSO leaders and Class Presidents, find information about the annual Student Engagement Fair, and more.
OSE Policies
University policies should be followed by all student organizations in order to have successful programs and events.
Advisors
These resources, policies and expectations are for faculty, staff and others who advise or coach student organizations.
Travel
Student groups traveling on behalf of Stanford must follow all university policies. Here you can connect with and view the most recent policies.