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Save the Date: Family Weekend will be Feb. 21-22

Family Weekend is an annual event held to provide families of current undergraduates a glimpse into their student’s life and experience at Stanford University. Registration will be required this year and will open in December. More information is available on the Family Weekend website.

New websites support freedom of expression and Title VI process

In a recent message to campus, Stanford Provost Jenny Martinez and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Michele Rasmussen shared two new resources regarding freedom of expression and the new Title VI process.

Resources to support your student's mental health and well-being at Stanford

The Mental Health Resources at Stanford website has a comprehensive list of the many campus mental health and well-being resources for students, including ones centered on identity and community. Students helped reimagine this website with staff and created six themes for categorizing the types of resources to make it easier for students to access help.

Q&A With Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church — The Major Declaration Journey

Spring each year at Stanford shines a spotlight on Major Declaration Season, as undergraduates are required to select a major no later than the spring of their sophomore year. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church offers insights into the major declaration process and some guidance for parents and families who may be navigating this… Read more Q&A With Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church — The Major Declaration Journey

An update on social life on the Farm from Student Affairs' Samuel Santos Jr. 

Dear Stanford undergraduate parents, I hope you, and your students here at Stanford, are doing well this fall. Here on the Farm it’s a busy time of many activities, and the height of many students’ academic work for the quarter, with the promise of a restful and restorative winter break not far off. I’m writing… Read more An update on social life on the Farm from Student Affairs' Samuel Santos Jr. 

Welcome to the new academic year: A message from vice provosts Susie Brubaker-Cole, Sarah Church

Hello Stanford families, We are thrilled to welcome you to the new academic year! Some students are here with us now for residential student staff training, September Studies, athletics, and more, and many more will be joining us in a few short weeks. We’re excited about fall quarter, and we hope you are, too. As… Read more Welcome to the new academic year: A message from vice provosts Susie Brubaker-Cole, Sarah Church

Supporting our diverse students with service excellence: A message from Senior Associate Vice Provost for Residential & Dining Enterprises, and Senior Advisor to the Provost on Equity and Inclusion Shirley Everett

Dear parents and families of Stanford students, Spring is an exciting time of year at Stanford and, now that COVID-19 restrictions have loosened on campus, there are many more opportunities for students to gather with friends to celebrate and support each other and to develop a sense of community and belonging. Residential & Dining Enterprises… Read more Supporting our diverse students with service excellence: A message from Senior Associate Vice Provost for Residential & Dining Enterprises, and Senior Advisor to the Provost on Equity and Inclusion Shirley Everett

The exceptional resiliency of Stanford students, instructors: A message from Freeman-Thornton Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church

Dear parents and families of Stanford students,  I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share a Winter Quarter greeting and update with our parents and families of Stanford undergraduates. As you likely know, Stanford opened the quarter with three weeks of online instruction. This transition to the return of in-person classes that began on Jan.… Read more The exceptional resiliency of Stanford students, instructors: A message from Freeman-Thornton Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church

Supporting your student's entire wellbeing: A message from Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole

Dear parents and families of Stanford students, As we quickly approach the end of a fall quarter that has been both challenging and exhilarating, I wanted to send my gratitude. Thank you for supporting your students through the pandemic, remote learning and our full return to campus this September. While energy and excitement on campus… Read more Supporting your student's entire wellbeing: A message from Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole

Our New Academic Year: A message from Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Dear Stanford parents, After a busy move-in period, fall quarter is now underway. It’s wonderful to have students once again filling our campus, and we were delighted to welcome so many Stanford families during our move-in period, too. As our students begin to settle into the rhythms of the academic year, it really feels like… Read more Our New Academic Year: A message from Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne