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Q&A With Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Sarah Church — The Major Declaration Journey
April 18, 2023 3:41 pm
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.
November 17, 2022 7:36 am
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
September 8, 2022 3:15 pm
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
April 14, 2022 10:30 am
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
February 17, 2022 10:15 pm
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
November 18, 2021 11:19 am
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
September 24, 2021 2:39 pm
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
Keeping Our Campus Healthy
September 24, 2021 2:39 pm
As you’ve likely read before, the combination of vaccinations, testing and face coverings in many settings offers a high level of protection against COVID-19. We are fortunate to have a highly vaccinated campus community and other COVID-related health and safety measures in place that allow us to identify and isolate positive cases and protect against… Read more Keeping Our Campus Healthy
Communication With Families
September 24, 2021 2:34 pm
Interested in keeping up with what’s happening at Stanford this coming year? The Families newsletter is a twice-per-quarter publication for undergraduate families that includes messages from university leaders, news stories about research and happenings on campus, and tips for helping your student navigate life and learning at Stanford. Other ways to stay connected: Stanford Report … Read more Communication With Families
Introducing Stanford's new Undergraduate Mail and Package Delivery Center
August 12, 2021 4:33 pm
Dear families, We are writing today to introduce Stanford’s new Undergraduate Mail and Package Delivery Center, opening September 1, 2021, at the former FedEx location in Tresidder Memorial Union. This is where students living in undergraduate housing, including large residences and Row houses, will receive all mail and packages (envelopes, express mail, certified mail and… Read more Introducing Stanford's new Undergraduate Mail and Package Delivery Center