Advising Initiative
VPGE Graduate Advising Initiative
Excellent graduate advising is foundational to the Stanford graduate experience, and Stanford PhD graduates consistently provide high praise for their academic advisors. VPGE's Graduate Advising & Mentoring Initiative, created in 2025 in collaboration with the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, provides programs, practices, and resources aimed at enhancing the advising and mentorship skills of Stanford faculty. Our goal is to help you cultivate strong, supportive relationships with your graduate student advisees.
Find university policy on graduate advising here: Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook: GAP 3.3. Academic Advising
Programs for Faculty
Explore VPGE's opportunities to connect with other faculty and to learn about university resources to support your advising.
Promising Practices at Stanford
Read about promising practices and resources across the university that support excellent advising, developed by the Committee on Graduate Studies.
Resources at Stanford & Beyond
View additional resources at Stanford and beyond that support strong advising relationships.