| Date (2024) | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| ASAP |
Review the Vice Provost for Graduate Education's (VPGE) Grad Gateway Find the resources you need to begin your graduate career at Stanford. |
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ASAP |
Review program requirements Familiarize yourself with your program's current degree requirements (the 2024-25 program requirements will be available in August 2024) |
| Early March |
Application for financial aid opens Note: If you are applying for financial aid, you will need to set up your Stanford University Network Identifier (SUNet ID) before you can log in to Axess, where you can track your status and award information. Please refer to this page for more information on how to set up your SUNet ID. You can find your student ID by logging into Your Application Status Page. |
| March 15 |
Master's students: priority financial aid deadline Complete the FAFSA and Stanford Graduate Student Loan Application by March 15 to receive an award letter by late March. |
| Early April |
Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI) application opens At SGSI, graduate students explore new subjects, experiment with new ideas, and meet new people. These immersive, week-long courses provided by Stanford's Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) are not for credit but are free. |
| Early April |
On-campus housing application opens Apply online through Axess. New students are only guaranteed housing if they apply by the priority deadline (May 3), and select “assign me to any residence for which I am eligible” as their final application choice. Continuing students who are eligible to renew must do so by the May priority deadline. If you apply after the May priority deadline, you will receive a sequential application number based on the date you submit your application. Review the Housing Guide below for more information. |
| April 15 |
Respond to your offer of admission
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| May |
Maintain/update your personal information in your student Axess account |
| May 1 |
Set up your Stanford email address We encourage incoming students to set up your Stanford email account as soon as you accept your offer of admission as all communications will be sent to this official Stanford account starting May 2. |
| May 3 |
On-campus housing application deadline Apply online through Axess. New students are only guaranteed housing if they apply by the priority deadline on May 3, and select “assign me to any residence for which I am eligible” as their final application choice. Continuing students who are eligible to renew must do so by the May priority deadline. If you apply after the May priority deadline, you will receive a sequential application number based on the date you submit your application. Review the Housing Guide below for more information. |
| May 14 |
SGSI round one priority application deadline Following the priority deadline (May 14), SGSI courses will be filled on a rolling basis as space allows until early August 2023. Courses will accept applications until they are full and we recommend you apply as early as possible. Courses that have been closed will be identified on the course description page below. |
| May 15 |
Prepare financially to start graduate school For most of our students, starting graduate life at Stanford means relocating and adjusting to lifestyle as a graduate student. As soon as you accept your offer of admission, we encourage you to start preparing early for this major life change. Regardless of how you are funding your program, you need to be ready to cover up-front, out-of-pocket expenses such as plane tickets, moving, etc. as access to financial aid funds will not be available until after you are enrolled (typically after mid-September). We hope you take advantage of Stanford resources, such as Mind Over Money below, to help you plan financially. |
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June (TBD) |
Send official transcripts and degree documents directly to Stanford's Graduate Admissions Office You may find details about where to send your transcripts on your application status page, after accepting the offer of admission. For more information about what is required, please see the Graduate Admissions webpage below. |
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June |
Set up your health insurance Students are automatically enrolled in Cardinal Care, Stanford's student health insurance plan, unless an insurance waiver is completed via Axess before the stated deadline in mid-September. If you plan to stay with your current health insurance coverage you must complete this waiver on Axess. You must have either Cardinal Care or coverage from another carrier to be enrolled at Stanford. Learn how to navigate Axess (Stanford's online student system), enroll in courses, and review/pay your bill |
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July |
Review additional GSE resources Review these important resources to help you get settled and be successful at the GSE: |
| August |
Fall course registration opens You will be able to see Fall course offerings on ExploreCourses. |
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August |
Program requirements for AY2023-24 finalized For reference, review AY2022-23 requirements here: |
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August |
EdCareers database open Stanford EdCareers will open its database to students entering in Autumn 2023 |
| August 20 |
SGSI final application deadline Following the priority round one deadline in May, courses will be filled on a rolling basis as space allows until early August 2023. Courses that have been closed will be identified on the course description page. |
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August 7 |
Deadline to submit FAFSA application You must complete the 2023-24 FAFSA for loan consideration for autumn - spring quarters. This deadline is calculated as 6 weeks before the first quarter you wish to receive student loans (August 7 for autumn quarter). |
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September |
Obtain your Stanford ID card Learn more about this on the Campus Card Services website. After arriving on campus in the fall, you can pick up your ID from the Student Services Center at Tresidder Union. |
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September |
Purchase a campus parking permit at Parking & Transportation Services or download a parking permit application. Make sure to find out about the FREE Marguerite shuttle service and alternative transportation options and incentives. Please see the GSE's Welcome Booklet for additional information (link above). |
| September | Set up your computer and configure your smartphone with IT Services and review the IT Guide to Computing at Stanford GSE. |
| September TBD | Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI) |
| September 18-19, 2024 |
GSE Orientation Events Save the dates! |
| September 23, 2024 |
First day of classes |
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Mid-September |
At-status enrollment deadline in order to receive stipend or financial aid refund check by first day of Autumn quarter |
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Late-September |
Deadline to complete 1st part of Title IX training online. Must be completed by late-September in order to register for Winter Quarter courses. |
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Early-October |
Individual career coaching appointments with Stanford EdCareers available. |
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October (TBD) |
Autumn Quarter Final Study List deadline Last day to add or drop a class; last day to adjust units on a variable-unit course. Last day for tuition reassessment for added/dropped courses or units. |
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October (TBD) |
Autumn Quarter bill due |
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Late-October |
Deadline to complete 2nd part of Title IX training online! Must be completed by late-October in order to register for Winter courses. |
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