Undergraduate education

COLLEGE students explore concepts of citizenship

Frosh tackled some big questions about the ideals of citizenship and democracy for their second course in COLLEGE, Stanford’s newly restructured undergraduate requirement program.

COLLEGE prepares students for a lifetime of inquiry

Stanford’s newly restructured undergraduate requirement program encourages students to think critically across disciplines, reflect on their values, and consider how their education can lead them to purposeful lives.

Stanford juniors named 2022 Truman Scholars

The students will receive Truman Scholarships, which provide support to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service.

Translating the stories of women who changed history

Students in Second-Year Spanish: Cultural Emphasis sharpened their skills by translating the stories of 26 remarkable women's lives, making a PBS documentary series accessible for Spanish speakers in time for Women's History Month.

Substance-free Well House debuts on the Row

A new theme house on the Row offers substance-free living and wellness to its residents, as well as programming and resources for all students.

How you can apply lessons learned during the pandemic to your future

Dean of Academic Advising Louis Newman offers advice to Stanford undergraduates on applying the lessons learned during the pandemic to the academic and life choices ahead.

Stanford suspends BOSP summer quarter programs in 11 locations

Stanford has announced plans to suspend 11 Bing Overseas Studies Program Summer Quarter 2020-21 study away programs. The viability of summer study abroad programs in Oxford and Santiago remain under review through early May.

Update: Leave of Absence, financial aid, special circumstances

Change in our winter undergraduate plan

Due to the continuing COVID-19 surge, lengthening public health restrictions and their likely impact on the on-campus undergraduate experience, Stanford unfortunately will not be able to have the frosh and sophomore classes on campus for the winter quarter as planned.

Message to undergraduate students on winter quarter

Susie Brubaker-Cole, vice provost for student affairs, and Sarah Church, vice provost for undergraduate education, address the impact of the latest local public health policies and Provost Drell’s message about winter quarter plans.