Academic Support & Policies
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Gateway for New Graduate Students
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Explore the Grad Gateway. Find the resources you need to begin your graduate career at Stanford. Check your school and degree program websites for important information, too.
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Stanford Bulletin
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The official statement of Stanford’s degree requirements and courses
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Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures
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University policies and other information related to the academic progress of Stanford graduate students
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Fundamental Standard
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The Fundamental Standard has set the standard of conduct for students at Stanford since it was articulated in 1896.
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Honor Code
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The Honor Code is the university's statement on academic integrity written by students in 1921. It articulates university expectations of students and faculty in establishing and maintaining the highest standards in academic work.
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Student Services Center (SSC)
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Information, resources, and support you need to ensure your academic success at Stanford
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Graduate Life Office (GLO)
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Provides comprehensive and impartial guidance and information about all aspects of life as a graduate student. Assistant Deans can with personal issues, roommate problems, family issues, health concerns, academic challenges, financial difficulties, etc.
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Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
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Support and services for students with disabilities
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Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE)
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Fellowships and other funding, professional development
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Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL)
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Resources to students as both learners and instructors, and academic skills coaching
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Lane Medical Library
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Offers classes and workshops for technology and software programs including Adobe Illustrator and R
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Professional Development
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BioSci Careers
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Career resources specifically supporting the professional development of medical and life science trainees
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Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE)
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VPGE's initiatives and resources enrich students' academic experiences at Stanford by advancing diversity, preparing leaders, and positioning Stanford at the forefront of innovation in graduate education.
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BEAM, Stanford Career Education
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Stanford Career Education prepares students and recent alumni to pursue and secure fulfilling careers.
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Haas Center for Public Service
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Since 1985, the Haas Center for Public Service has been connecting Stanford students with opportunities to serve communities locally, nationally, and around the world.
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Confidential Services
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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CAPS provides an array of mental health services available to students: clinical services, groups and workshops, and options for care outside of CAPS.
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The Bridge Peer Counseling
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Peer counseling and support in an effort to guide those in need to develop their own solutions to problems. Closed during summer, reopens Oct 3.
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Biosciences Peer Mentors (BioPeers)
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BioPeers provide free and private peer-to-peer support for the Biosciences graduate student community
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Confidential Support Team (CST)
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Support for students impacted by sexual assault and relationship violence
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SOM Office of the Ombuds
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The office assists members of the School of Medicine community with any work related difficulty, including interpersonal conflict or misunderstandings, as well as academic or administrative concerns.
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Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (Confidential)
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Our Mission is “To guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life within the Stanford University community.”
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Health and Wellness
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Vaden Well-Being at Stanford
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We are here to empower individuals and communities to flourish through education, connection and positive culture change.
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Vaden Virtual Well-Being Resources
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Virtual resources that are designed to support your well-being
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Mental Health Resources at Stanford
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List of mental health resources from Stanford Student Affairs
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Biosciences Wellness
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Health and wellness are closely tied to happiness and success. We urge students to take full advantage of the health and wellness resources we provide.
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5-SURE Safe Rides
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Providing transportation to and from a variety of campus locations that range from parties and other campus activities to dormitories and libraries.
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Office of Sexual Assault & Relationship Abuse Education & Response (SARA)
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SARA promotes caring, empowered, and consensual relationships at Stanford. SARA staff are professionally trained in all matters related to sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, positive sexuality and healthy relationships.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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CAPS provides an array of mental health services available to students: clinical services, groups and workshops, and options for care outside of CAPS.
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The Bridge Peer Counseling
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Peer counseling and support in an effort to guide those in need to develop their own solutions to problems. Closed during summer, reopens Oct 3.
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Biosciences Peer Mentors (BioPeers)
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BioPeers provide free and private peer-to-peer support for the Biosciences graduate student community
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Confidential Support Team (CST)
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Support for students impacted by sexual assault and relationship violence
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SOM Office of the Ombuds
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The office assists members of the School of Medicine community with any work related difficulty, including interpersonal conflict or misunderstandings, as well as academic or administrative concerns.
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Recreation and Wellness
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Gym/athletic facilities, classes, and intramural sports, etc
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Office for Religious and Spiritual Life
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Our Mission is “To guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life within the Stanford University community.”
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Weiland Health Initiative
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Promotes wellness across gender identities and sexual orientations
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Windhover Contemplation Center
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Windhover is a spiritual refuge on the Stanford University campus meant to both inspire and promote personal renewal. Currently closed for maintenance. Re-opening TBA.
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Stanford libraries wellness resources
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Recommended reading across wellness topics selected by the Well-Being at Stanford staff.
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Building Resilience Webinar
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In this webinar you will learn research-based techniques that help you build resilience, navigate setbacks, and identify your purpose.
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Contemplation by Design
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Contemplation by Design (CBD) is a campus-wide, multidisciplinary program designed to encourage all members of the Stanford community to enjoy the power of the pause for the purposes of re-establishing balance, tranquility, compassion and energy to support our creative excellence.
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Family Life
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Stanford Student Dependent Health Insurance Plan
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A PPO plan administered by Health Net of California.
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Policy on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Adoption
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Policies for graduate students
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International Students
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Bechtel International Center
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Support for international students, scholars, and postdocs at Stanford
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English for Foreign Students
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Courses for currently enrolled, international graduate students in English as a second language (ESL)
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Immigration Issues and Resources
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Offering a range of support services for those with needs and questions about immigration issues.
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Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
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Students in the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic have full responsibility for defending clients against deportation in San Francisco Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts of appeals.
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Community
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Asian American Activities Center
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The Asian American Activities Center, A³C, serves as Stanford’s primary resource for Asian and Asian American student affairs and community development.
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Bechtel International Center
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Support for international students, scholars, and postdocs at Stanford.
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Biomedical Association for the Interest of Minority Students (BioAIMS)
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BioAIMS is an inclusive organization that provides a welcoming home for all Biosciences students at Stanford to celebrate their identities--especially those that have traditionally been marginalized in academia. We actively build this community through cultural celebrations, peer support, and career development programming. To address the issues facing our communities, we engage in social justice advocacy and local outreach initiatives.
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Black Community Services Center
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Our center was created 50 years ago for students to find connection points from across the Black Diaspora; it doesn’t matter if you identify as Black American, Nigerian American, Jamaican, Ghanaian, Afro-Latinx, etc. We provide opportunities for you to engage with Black students that also hold multiple social identities (gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, etc.) as well.
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El Centro Chicana y Latino
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As a vibrant student center, El Centro Chicano y Latino works to support students academically, personally, socially and culturally. We focus on creating mature, aware and socially responsible individuals who advocate and dialogue for equity and social justice. Closed for summer, reopening on 8/22/22.
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Graduate Student Council
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The Graduate Student Council (GSC) serves Stanford’s graduate student population by representing student interests in University affairs, supporting graduate student organization, and providing community events for graduate students.
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Graduate Student Programming Board
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Funded by the Graduate Life Office, the Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB) aims to support the graduate student community at Stanford by organizing, sponsoring, and coordinating social and educational activities for students from across all disciplines.
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The Markaz Resource Center
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The Markaz supports a vibrant community of students who identify with or are interested in Muslim experiences both here and around the world.
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Native American Cultural Center
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Ours is a history of working to improve the quality of life for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous Pacific Islanders. Our community reaches out to new students and their families to help them adjust to life at Stanford—to help them realize goals and prepare for the future.
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Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication - IBIC
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(IBIC) works to build communication and understanding across difference. Our programs include curricular and co-curricular courses, educational workshops, training, and consulting.
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Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
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The Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) assists student veterans, their dependents, and ROTC cadets in successfully transitioning into and out of the Stanford community.
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Queer Student Resources
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Queer Student Resources (QSR) is dedicated to making Stanford a place where students of all genders and sexualities can flourish.
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Office for Religious and Spiritual Life
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Our Mission is “To guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life within the Stanford University community.” Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey, we are here for you!
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Stanford Biosciences Student Association (SBSA)
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The mission of SBSA is to create an inclusive community that promotes student belonging, wellness, and happiness. SBSA is committed to supporting students throughout their graduate careers by facilitating mentorship, student-led programming, and advocacy in conjunction with Stanford leadership.
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Women’s Community Center
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The Women's Community Center exists to facilitate growth and engagement for Stanford students around issues of gender, equity, identity, and justice.
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