Admitted Student Events
Our Admitted Student Events are designed to help you explore what awaits you at STEP- from meeting future classmates and faculty to hearing from current students and alum on their experiences. Join us for a series of engaging sessions, tours, and community gatherings that will give you a deeper look at the opportunities, resources, and connections that will shape your journey. We can’t wait to celebrate your achievement and help you imagine your future with us.
STEP Admit Day
Friday, March 20, 2026
9:30-4:45PM
2026 GSE Master's Admitted Student Events
Please see below the series of events we have planned for admitted Graduate School of Education (GSE) Master's students to connect with each other, our faculty, current students, and staff.
Note: Daylight Savings Time in the United States will begin on March 8, 2026. This means that the time zone will change from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), and all events after March 8, 2026 will be one hour "ahead." Should you wish to convert time zones, you may do so on a time zone converter website
Zoom links will be available soon. Recordings for some sessions, such as housing, will be made available.
| Date | Time(Pacific) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 10 | 9-10am PDT | Deans' Welcome to Master's Admitted Students 9:00 - 9:15am: Introduction with Wesley Horng, Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs 9:15 - 10:00am: Deans' Welcoming Remarks - Anne Charity Hudley | Associate Dean and Professor of Education and Dan Schwartz | Dean and Professor of Education |
| Wednesday, March 11th | 10am-12pm PDT | Admitted Student Office Hours Join Student Services Officer, Michaela Ruiz for open office hours. Bring your questions! https://stanford.zoom.us/j/5180992320?pwd=UmJpbXdKM2hqbldOOVp5U2VzYXVCZz09 |
| Friday, March 13 | 10am-12 pm PDT | Admitted Student Office Hours Join Student Services Officer, Michaela Ruiz for open office hours. Bring your questions! https://stanford.zoom.us/j/5180992320?pwd=UmJpbXdKM2hqbldOOVp5U2VzYXVCZz09 |
| Monday, March 16 | 10-11am PDT | On-Campus Housing Presentation Jessica Engelson, Director of Graduate Housing Assignments and Mario Gonzalez, Assistant Director, Graduate Housing Assignments Learn more about the different types of on and off campus housing opportunities we offer to graduate students at Stanford. We will also go over the housing application timeline and answer any questions you may have about living in the Bay area. For more information please visit their website here. STEP Strongly encourages students to attend this session, or watch the recording when available. |
| Tuesday, March 17 | 3-4pm PDT | Students with Family Session Student Panelists: Moving to Stanford carries unique considerations for parents and students with spouses. In this session, we will discuss family life at Stanford on campus and beyond. We will highlight housing options, childcare, schooling, recreational opportunities, finances, and any other information that would help ease the transition for your family. We will have current students to share their experiences with children and/or spouses. |
| Wednesday, March 18th | 3-4:30pm PDT | Admitted Student Office Hours Join Student Services Officer, Michaela Ruiz for open office hours. Bring your questions! https://stanford.zoom.us/j/5180992320?pwd=UmJpbXdKM2hqbldOOVp5U2VzYXVCZz09 |
| Thursday, March 19th | 9-10am PDT | Visa Information Session Student Immigration Advisor - Leandro DiVittorio In this session we will cover the different visa types and the on-boarding process for incoming international students. |
| Thursday, March 19 | 2-3pm PDT | Students of Color Panel at the GSE Students of Color at the GSE will discuss how they find success and community as they navigate graduate school, as well as resources available to support students at the GSE and Stanford broadly. All admitted students are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
| Friday, March 20 | 9:30am - 4:45pm | STEP Admit Day Build community with Class of ‘27 admits and hear about the program and requirements. In addition, a current student/alumni panel will also join us to provide first-hand insight at what STEP is really about. |
| Tuesday, March 24th | 10-11:00am | STEP Financial Aid Session In this session, international and U.S. domestic students will learn more about how GSE students fund their Master’s programs, Stanford University support programs, and the estimated cost of attendance of each program. U.S. domestic students will also review the Stanford University award letter and will learn about the process of applying for and receiving federal student loans. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/98597254866?pwd=wZYo8UEyN6SdTWqQy59Bs79WXu2g8k.1
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| Thursday, March 26 | 3-4pm PDT | Closing Session: Drop-in office hour with Program Officers Have any final questions? Drop in during a one-hour office hour with your program officers, Wesley, Andrea, and Samantha. |
Subsidies for Travel Expenses
The GSE will subsidize the cost of transportation and/or lodging once for Master’s admitted students traveling to visit campus for Admit Day. The subsidy is a reimbursement of actual transportation and/or lodging expenses incurred to attend these organized campus visits. To receive the reimbursement, admitted students must visit in person on STEP Admit Day, and then submit the reimbursement request and receipts no later than April 15th.
Eligible Expenses
Based on the mailing address on your application, you may be eligible for a different amount for reimbursement.
1. In the San Francisco Bay area (within 50 miles of the Stanford campus): up to $50.00 reimbursement
2. In the state of California (outside the SF Bay area), Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington: up to $200.00 reimbursement
3. Outside of the states/areas above, including internationally: up to $500.00 reimbursement
Note 1: If your mode of transportation to visit campus is driving a private automobile, the university will pay a standard rate of $0.725 per mile up to 350 miles.
Note 2: Due to rules concerning foreign currency exchange, international reimbursements will reflect the currency exchange rate at date of issuance of payment
A reimbursement request form can be found and completed here.
Reach out to Student Services Officer Michaela Ruiz by email at maruiz@stanford.edu
