New Graduate Student Gateway: Upon Arrival
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 2022-23 grad students.
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Before Arriving | Upon Arrival | Settle in & Thrive | General Resources
International Students
Learn about visa and other requirements. Get answers from the Bechtel International Center. Explore language courses.
Admissions Checklist for International Students
Finances
Understand your Stanford bill and the billing cycle. Learn about funding and other financial matters relevant to your graduate studies.
Important Policies
Learn about Graduate Academic Policies, Honor Code, Fundamental Standard, and Title IX policies.
Graduate Academic Policies & Procedures
Getting Around
Get around campus and the Bay Area by foot, bike, or shuttle. Explore Stanford Transportation's resources.
Get Online and Other Tech Resources
Learn about Stanford's computing policies, find out where to get tech help and borrow equipment.