Gateway for New Graduate Students
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.
Haven’t applied yet? Visit the Prospective Student Gateway to learn more about the application process.
Read the Vice Provost's welcome letter to 2024-25 grad students.
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Before Arriving | Upon Arrival | Settle in & Thrive | General Resources
Essential First Steps
Complete the Grad Admissions checklist. Find important dates and deadlines.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
International Students
Learn about visa and other requirements. Get answers from the Bechtel International Center. Explore language courses.
Admissions Checklist for International Students
Housing
Apply for on-campus housing in spring. Or explore off-campus housing resources.
Finances
Understand your Stanford bill and the billing cycle. Learn about funding and other financial matters relevant to your graduate studies.
Student Life
Get involved. Meet other students. Find and expand your community at Stanford. Contribute to a vibrant and diverse graduate community.
Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership
Disability Community Space (DisCo)
Health and Wellness
Learn about campus health services and insurance options. Submit medical documents before arrival. Explore campus recreation and wellness resources.
Diversity
Explore resources that support diversity and ways you can contribute to campus diversity.
Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership
Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication
Important Policies
Learn about Graduate Academic Policies, Honor Code, Fundamental Standard, and Title IX policies.
Graduate Academic Policies & Procedures
Academic Support
Use Stanford's academic support services to expand your skills and ease the transition to graduate school.
Office of Accessible Education
Center for Teaching and Learning
Getting Around
Get around campus and the Bay Area by foot, bike, or shuttle. Explore Stanford Transportation's resources.
Family Life
Settle your family in the Stanford community. Learn about housing, insurance, childcare, schooling and other services.
Palo Alto Unified School District
Career Centers
Find out what Stanford's five career centers offer. Begin planning and preparing for your career.