We love visitors at CHIP!
The Clubhouse brings together students, alumni, and industry partners who share our enthusiasm for hands-on innovation. It's a place to build connections across campus and beyond, opening doors to new opportunities. Whether you're attending an event or just curious about what's happening here, we'd love for you to stop by!
Visitors Include:
Club members who haven’t yet completed safety training
Stanford students curious about CHIP or interested in joining a club
Stanford faculty and staff
Alumni, mentors, family members, sponsors, enthusiasts, and other guests visiting a team or attending an event
To help keep everyone safe while maintaining an open and welcoming environment:
Visitors are welcome to tour the facility, attend events, and connect with student teams.
Only authorized CHIP members may operate equipment or work independently in the makerspaces.
Visitors should remain with a CHIP-authorized host while exploring the facility.
Non-Stanford visitors should sign in upon arrival.
If you're waiting for your host, you're welcome to relax in the kitchen and community spaces.
If you’re bringing a guest to CHIP, please:
Be a fully authorized member of the Clubhouse
Stay with your guest(s) throughout their visit
Help them navigate the space safely and answer any questions they may have
Let the CA or Staff on duty know that you have visitors
We encourage visitors to bike, walk, or take public transit whenever possible. Bike racks are located directly outside the building—please leave bikes and scooters outdoors.
If you're driving:
Loading and unloading is permitted directly outside the building.
Street parking is generally free after 4:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Before 4:00 PM, visitor parking is available in nearby Stanford parking lots. Please refer to Stanford Transportation for current policies and permit information. Searville and Stockfarm lots are within walking distance.
We'd love to meet you. Stop by during open hours or reach out to the CHIP team. Whether you're exploring student teams, attending your first event, or just curious about the space, we're always happy to show you around.