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Welcome to the Class of 2019 and transfer students!

Stanford is preparing to welcome 1,722 freshmen and 15 transfer students when New Student Orientation starts on Tuesday, Sept. 15. New Student Orientation (NSO) is six days of programs designed to introduce new students to the rich academic, social and cultural life at Stanford. NSO begins in the morning, when new students arrive at their… Read more Welcome to the Class of 2019 and transfer students!

President Hennessy writes to parents of new and continuing students

September 2015 Dear Stanford Parent: Welcome to a new year at Stanford! Each fall I look forward to sharing news from the university and welcoming your sons and daughters back to the Farm. In September we begin a celebration of Stanford’s 125th year—a celebration that will extend throughout the year and conclude with finale events… Read more President Hennessy writes to parents of new and continuing students

Stanford Career Education introduces 'BEAM'

With the continuing evolution of career education on campus, it’s time to add a new acronym to the Stanford vocabulary: BEAM, which stands for Bridging Education, Ambition and Meaningful Work, and sums up the vision of Stanford Career Education. Stanford Career Education is the new identity of the former Career Development Center and BEAM is… Read more Stanford Career Education introduces 'BEAM'

Resilience is the theme of summer reading for incoming students

The Class of 2019 received its first college reading assignment from Stanford President John Hennessy himself, an avid reader who chose three books for them to read over the summer about people who faced challenges and overcame adversity. During New Student Orientation in September, Hennessy will moderate a discussion with the authors of this year’s… Read more Resilience is the theme of summer reading for incoming students

Health guide published for continuing students

The Vaden Health Center has published Student Health Matters for 2015-16, which is designed to help students care for their health while at Stanford. Among the issues covered: How the campus health service fee works What is and what is not covered by the health fee How to choose the right health insurance An overview… Read more Health guide published for continuing students

15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students

Approaching Stanford receives many questions from parents and families planning for their students’ arrival at Stanford in the fall. Below are 15 frequently asked questions and the resulting answers. Don’t see your question here? Email the Parent Helpline at mykidis@stanford.edu or check out the parent FAQ webpage. I plan to buy my son a bike… Read more 15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students

Art and art history faculty, staff making plans for the McMurtry Building

Stanford’s art and art history faculty and staff are spending the summer moving to the arts district. The McMurtry Building, the new home for the Department of Art & Art History, will welcome students the first day of the fall term and be formally dedicated Oct. 6. The Art & Architecture Library opens in early… Read more Art and art history faculty, staff making plans for the McMurtry Building

Stanford wins another Directors' Cup

Stanford recently secured the 2014-15 Division I Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup, extending its streak to 21 consecutive seasons of capturing the award presented to the most successful intercollegiate athletic department in the nation. Stanford compiled 1,448 total points, with UCLA (1,236), USC (1,209), Florida (1188.50) and North Carolina (1,152) rounding out to the top five.… Read more Stanford wins another Directors' Cup

Understanding the Honor Code

Since her arrival at Stanford a year ago, Susan Fleischmann, associate dean of student life and director of the Office of Community Standards (OCS), has been talking to students and faculty members about the Honor Code. The OCS, which is part of Student Affairs, administers the student conduct system through which alleged violations of the… Read more Understanding the Honor Code

Stanford officials continue to monitor MERS

Stanford officials are monitoring global health concerns about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus – commonly referred to as MERS – and in particular its spread in recent months to South Korea. “Our campus infection control committee is monitoring the situation, and we feel there is no indication at present for a change in our recommendations… Read more Stanford officials continue to monitor MERS