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.
The University uses different systems for different forms, petitions, and requests based upon simplicity of use, appropriateness to the task, and end point for approvals. Visit the Student Affairs page for informaton on how to submit student forms, petitions, and requests.
The section below provides links to resources necessary for your training and outlines the Immunology PhD curriculum.
Support During COVID-19
We hope you are safe and healthy during this difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are some resources related to Sheltering in place, Leave of Absence, Financial resources, Graduate student housing, and more to assist grad students.
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.
Mentorship
To provide intra-program mentorship and support beyond the First Year Mentorship Committee, confidential one-on-one mentorship office hours are available. These sign-up or drop-in sessions should provide a safe, no-judgment space for students to ask for advice from or vent to faculty and senior (3rd year and above) graduate students.
For All Years
Course Enrollment Change Petition - submit via eForms Platform
Course Withdrawal After the Deadline Request - submit via eForms platform
To access forms in the eForms portal, log in to Axess and click on "Student eForms" in the mega menu.
For First-Year Students
For Second-Year Students
For Third- to Fourth-Year Students
Request for TGR Status - Submit via Axess
For Senior Students
Petition for Graduate Student Graduation Quarter - Submit via Axess
Graduate Authorization Petition - Submit via Axess
Application to Graduate - Submit via Axess
Late Application to Graduate for Advanced Degree - Submit via Axess
Withdrawal of Application to Graduate - Submit via Axess
Late Withdrawal of Application to Graduate, after Late Application to Graduate Deadline - department submits a request on your behalf; go to your department's student services office