What is changing
As a part of a broader effort to optimize space at the Stanford Redwood City Campus, Stanford Financial Management Services (FMS) will relocate to a new physical location, which will result in an updated mailing address.
New FMS address information
| Current Address | New Physical Address (effective June 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Stanford University University Hall 485 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 Mail Code: 8440 | Stanford University Financial Management Services MC: 8440 415 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063-3133 |
Timeline for address transition
Effective immediately through May 31, 2026:
- Departments may use either address
- Stanford Redwood City Mail Center will deliver mail to FMS's current locations (University Hall or Academy Hall)
- Departments should update internal documentation for affected processes (see Affected processes section below)
- FMS will update the address in Fingate and applicable systems
Effective June 1, 2026:
- FMS relocates to new physical location
- Departments must use the new address for affected processes (unless otherwise noted in the Affected processes section below, FMS guidance will be updated by June 1)
- Stanford Redwood City Mail Center will deliver mail to the new location
Affected processes
The FMS mailing address change affects several financial processes. When updating internal documentation, departments should link to the FMS guidance pages for these processes rather than including specific FMS addresses or process steps, as the addresses and processes may change over time.
Accounts Payable:
- Mailed suppliers invoices: Suppliers should email invoices for the most efficient processing (see AP invoice submission methods)
- FMS Guidance will be updated on June 8: Will call payments for purchase order invoices and Expense Requests Payments (Stanford Employee/Student, Non-PO Payments)
Expense Requests:
- Refund checks mailed by employees to Stanford for:
- Mailed business expense receipts
System and legal documentation updates
FMS is also in the process of updating all address references across:
- Oracle Financials systems: In applicable financial modules and reporting functions
- Official documents: Government (tax and regulatory), banking, insurance, and legal documents
Questions
For questions about this address change, please submit a support request.