Resources for Current Students

Welcome to Stanford University!

We are excited that you have chosen Stanford University’s PhD Program in Immunology for your PhD studies.

Who is this site for?

The Resources page is for new grad students as well as all graduates in the Stanford Immunology PhD program. This page provides links to resources necessary for your training and outlines the Immunology PhD curriculum.

What will you find here?

This site provides important updates about things to take care of before and when you begin your graduate studies, current policies in the Stanford Immunology PhD Program Handbook, required University and program forms for all graduates, and resources on Stanford University's recovery and return to work and academic research efforts in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

How to Submit Student Forms, Petitions, and Requests

FORMS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS

IMMUNOLOGY GRADUATE HANDBOOK

The Stanford Immunology PhD Program Handbook is a guide to current policies, standards, procedures and resources that govern students in the Immunology PhD program at Stanford. In addition, students participating in Stanford University’s PhD program are subject to policies and standards established by both Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford Immunology.


Familiarize yourself with the program rules and requirements as well as curriculum requirements. The handbook also includes directory of current students, tips on how to choose rotations and a thesis lab, as well as how to prepare for qualifying exam. First years are recommended to be completely familiar with the material presented in this handbook before starting their first quarter at Stanford.


Every effort is made to ensure the information contained in this online handbook is accurate and current. Stanford Immunology Program reserves the right to make changes and revisions in the applicable regulations, procedures, policies, requirements, and other information contained in the handbook at any time without notice.

  • CURRICULUM
  • Immunology PhD candidates must complete 135 units of graduate course work and research. In addition to courses, students must also complete at least three lab rotations, pass qualifying exams, present at the annual Stanford Immunology retreat, and serve as teaching assistants to two immunology courses. Further details for program requirements can be found on the Curriculum page and in the program training timeline document below.
  • Program Training Timeline

FOR ALL YEARS

Student eForms

eForms is the platform that provides student access to and submission of Registrar-related and enrollment-based petitions. Both new electronic forms and existing pdf forms are housed there. By Spring 2021, this platform is scheduled to replace all pdf petitions with electronic forms that are routed to the Office of the Registrar for final approval.

To go to Stanford eForms, log in to Axess, hover over the Student mega menu, and select “Student eForms”.

 

FOR FOURTH YEARS AND ABOVE

Mental Health Resources at Stanford

You or someone you may know will experience new and unexpected challenges during your time at Stanford. Below, you can find a list of mental health resources to help you navigate challenging times. Visit the Student Affairs Mental Health Resources page.

Faculty and Staff can find resources in the Red Folder to support student well-being in a virtual campus environment.

WELCOME NEW GRAD STUDENTS!

Congratulations and welcome to graduate studies at Stanford Immunology! 

Please check out Grad Connect, a virtual orientation for incoming Stanford doctoral and masters graduate students. This “course” on Canvas is full of information to help you take care of things before and when you begin your graduate studies, aggregating from multiple sources so you don’t have to search for what you need (Grad Connect complements the Gateway for New Graduate Students).

You should have received an invitation to join Grad Connect on Canvas, Stanford’s learning management system (you’re going to use Canvas for your courses, so get started now!). If you didn’t receive an invitation, you can self-enroll here).

GRAD UPDATES

Get updates and prepare for the 2024-25 academic year

Check out Gateway for New Graduate Students. Find the resources you need to begin your graduate career at Stanford. The website reviews important information for the 2024-25 academic year, including housing, finances, student life, health & wellness, and more!

Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning

Upcoming Events

Resources and Opportunities

A single source emergency preparedness website

The Office of Emergency Management created CardinalReady. The website houses scenario-specific guidance for students, staff, and faculty. Scenarios include earthquakes, active threats, power outages, and more.

SUPPORT DURING COVID-19

Resources available for graduate students, staff, and faculty

Shelter in place, financial resources and other updates
Stanford Mutual Aid is a collective student support site
Basic Needs Fund for grad students

SOM Education Restart related to the restart of MD, MS, MSPA, PhD, Post-Doc, and Continuing Education

Cardinal Recovery guide to returning to campus
Research Recovery plan to resume research activity

Connect with the Immunology community and others in Biosciences.

Current students, postdocs, and alumni can make connections, share ideas, and learn in a mutually beneficial way.