Academic Support Resources

Find support for all aspects of your educational journey at Stanford.

  • Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
    The mission of the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) is to promote an accessible and inclusive environment for all students with disabilities.
  • Hume Center for Writing and Speaking
    The Hume Center for Writing and Speaking works with all Stanford students to help them develop rich and varied abilities in every aspect of written and oral communication.
  • Stanford Learning Lab
    The Learning Lab team guides students to develop rewarding, sustainable academic and professional habits by getting to know them as individuals. It promotes research-based practices to help students understand their unique learning profiles.
  • Academic Skills Resources
    The Center for Teaching and Learning provides all Stanford students with academic skills resources to help them become empowered learners.
  • First Generation and/or Low Income Student Success Center
    The FLI Student Success Center operates on the pillars of advocacy, mentorship, community, and belonging, and connects students to resources that provide holistic support for Stanford students who are first generation, low-income, transfer, and/or current or former foster youth.
  • Gateway for Students
    Resources, offices, and services that support Stanford students.
  • Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE)
    The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education administers programs and funds, sponsors interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and offers leadership and professional development opportunities.
  • Academic Technology at the GSE
    Resources for Stanford software, Canvas, Qualtrics, and more on academic technology.

Contact us

Students in the PhD program should contact:

Jeremy Edwards
Jeremy Edwards
Associate Director of Degree Programs

Students in the POLS MA, MA/MPP, and undergraduate programs should contact:

Wesley Horng
Wesley Horng
Senior Associate Director of Admissions & Academic Affairs

Students in the EDS MS, IDMA, LDT MS, MA/JD, and PhD minor programs should contact:

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Samantha Garcia
Assistant Director of Degree Programs and Admissions

 

Students in the GCE/IEPA MA and MA/MBA programs should contact:

Andrea Jackson
Andrea Jackson
Associate Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs