Admitted Student Events
New Student Information
STEP Admit Day
March 21
9:45AM-4:45PM
2025 GSE Master's Admitted Student Events
Please see below the series of events we have planned for admitted 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 9, 2025. This means that the time zone will change from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), and all events after March 9, 2025 will be one hour "ahead." Should you wish to convert time zones, you may do so on a time zone converter website
| Date | Time(Pacific) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 17 | 3-4pm PDT | Students with Family Session Student Panelists: TBD 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. Zoom Recording | Passcode: X!g8!jF= |
| Tuesday, March 18 | 2-3pm PDT | GSE Students of Color Panel GSE Students of Color 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. Students Panelists: TBD Not Recorded |
| Thursday, March 20 | 9:30-10:30am 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. Zoom Recording | Passcode: E&dY94zr | Presentation |
| 3-4pm 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. Zoom Recording | Passcode: u^!5PR7U | Presentation | |
| 4:15-5:15pm PDT | Closing Q&A and Remarks with Academic Affairs Join the Academic Affairs team as we wrap up our virtual events and learn about the many ways we support students at the GSE! This is the "ask us anything about GSE" session. Come with lots of questions! Zoom Recording | Passcode: &0#Ta^Hb | |
| Friday, March 21 | 9:45-4:45pm PDT | STEP Admit Day Join the STEP Team for Admit Day, where you'll explore the vibrant campus, meet future classmates, current students and alum, and discover all the exciting opportunities awaiting you as a member of our community! |
| Monday, March 24 | 5:00 - 6:00pm PDT | STEP Financial Aid Webinar Join Michaela Ruiz to learn more about the expected cost of attendance for STEP and financial aid resources. Zoom Link | Passcode 264348 |
| Friday, April 4 | 5:00 - 6:00pm PDT | STEP Financial Aid Webinar Join Michaela Ruiz to learn more about the expected cost of attendance for STEP and financial aid resources. Zoom Link | Passcode 266021 |
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 $0.70 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.
Student Services Officer by email at maruiz@stanford.edu
