Stanford University
EN-2: Student Orientation

Starting in fall 2021, all incoming and transfer students are introduced to campus sustainability through a new module incorporated into the New Student Orientation Mandatory Sustainability Training. Stanford's Office of Sustainability partnered with Students for a Sustainable Stanford, the ASSU, and Residential & Dining Enterprises to develop a waste sorting training module for students who are new to the campus. The training module educates them on the hows and whys of proper waste sorting and contains a quiz to check for understanding. Now all students will be educated on proper waste sorting before arriving on campus and will help the university reach the Zero Waste Goal. See details on the training here: https://sustainable.stanford.edu/trainings

Sustainability is even further integrated into New Student Orientation through green event practices at all events. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are included in all meals. Plastic water bottles are avoided by using compostable cups and the distribution of reusable cups. Recycling bins, compost bins, and compostable service ware are provided for all campus-sponsored events during the week. In addition, orientation staff are trained to help the incoming students sort their waste during the entire week of orientation.

Additionally, the Stanford Transportation Department had a “Bike Program Welcome for New Students” on two days as the new freshman and sophomore students arrived at campus. All who stopped by were encouraged to sign up for a Bike Safety Training. They would receive a complimentary bike safety check and learn how to keep their bikes secure. Students also pick up tips at the Training to navigate campus on two wheels and more. See details on this event and Bike Safety Training sign-up here: https://transportation.stanford.edu/news/bike-program-welcome-new-students