Welcome to the Freshman Page

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Welcome, Class of 2012.  Bookmark this page. It will guide you through your summer preparations and your first year at Stanford.  The information will be updated regularly to provide you the information you most need to know at that point in time.

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

Make note of these important deadlines and events.

Date Deadline/Event
June 27, 2008 Mailing #2: "The Three Books Mailing" sent to freshmen.
June 27, 2008 Mailing #3: "The Parents Mailing" sent.
June 30, 2008 Vaden Health forms due.
Aug 8, 2008 Mailing #4: "The Housing Mailing" sent.
Aug 18, 2008 Mailing #5: "The Freshman Survey/AlcoholEDU Mailing" sent.
Sept 8, 2008 Freshman Survey due.
Sept 15, 2008 Part 1 of AlcoholEDU due.
Sept 16, 2008 New Student Orientation begins.

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What You Need to Know Now

The 2008 Freshman Survey

Please read the letter from Vice Provost John Bravman and complete the Freshman Survey no later than September 8.

AlcoholEDU, Part I

All freshmen are required to complete an online alcohol education program, AlcoholEDU.  Part I of this program takes approximately three hours and must be completed online by September 15.  For more details, review the letter from Ralph Castro and Dean Julie Lythcott-Haims. 

Sign up for the Off The Farm Outing on Sept 20 during NSO

Visit the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park during NSO 2008! Tickets are free and transporation is provided.  This trip is for incoming freshmen only and advance registration is required. Go to the Stanford Arts Initiative website to sign up by September 10.

Parent Dinner with the Provost tickets may be purchased online through Aug 29 - deadline to register extended

Parents are invited to join Provost John Etchemendy, Stanford's chief academic officer, for a casual dinner, dessert, entertainment and conversation with other parents on Tuesday, September 16.  The cost of the meal is $18 per person. Please note that the deadline to register has been extended and you may purchase tickets online through this site until August 29 .

Correction: Parents' Weekend Dates

The dates for Parents' Weekend 2009 were listed incorrectly on page 4 of Approaching Stanford.  Parents' Weekend will be February 27-28, 2009.  Our apologies for the error.

Correction: Winter Quarter End-Quarter Examination Dates

The dates for the 2009 Winter Quarter end-quarter examination dates were listed incorrectly on page 4 of Approaching Stanford.  The correct dates are March 16-20, 2009.  Our apologies for the error.

 

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Featured Information and FAQs

When will I learn who my advisors are?

Your Academic Director will contact you in early September.  You’ll meet your Academic Advisor after you arrive on-campus during New Student Orientation.

When do I register for courses?

You will sign up for courses in Axess after you arrive on campus.  During New Student Orientation, you will first meet with your Academic Advisor to figure out your study list for Autumn Quarter, then enroll in your courses.

Who can answer my questions about foreign language placement or Stanford's Language Requirement?

For questions about foreign language placement or the Language Requirement, contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu. 

Click here to see the full list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Freshman Dean's Office

The Freshman Dean's Office (FDO) welcomes and integrates freshmen into the Stanford family from acceptance of admission through the end of the first undergraduate year. It does so by addressing students' individual transitional needs, connecting students to resources and opportunities, and cultivating an understanding of Stanford's history and traditions. The FDO sends you Approaching Stanford, plans your New Student Orientation, provides programs during the academic year, and helps you with questions and issues, both large and small.

Click here to see profiles of the professional staff who work in the FDO. 

To meet the student staff working on Approaching Stanford and New Student Orientation, click here.

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Publications and PDFs

For your convenience, listed below are publications for which we have electronic versions.

 

For the Class of 2011

Now that your freshman year has drawn to a close, we encourage you to bookmark the "Sophomore Page" to keep up-to-date with the resources, opportunities, and events specific to your second year on the Farm. Click here to be redirected. 

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