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.
Immunology Graduate Handbook
A general reference for all students of the Immunology PhD Program at Stanford, regarding the program rules and requirements as well as curriculum requirements. Also included is a 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.
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.
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
For Senior Students
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