Welcome to the Sophomore Page

To the Class of 2011:                                   

Some students feel like sophomore year is the time when they should have everything figured out.   It is true that by the end of your sophomore year, you should be ready to focus your academic interests by declaring a major.  However, the time leading up to that point is still about exploring your interests and learning how to fit those within Stanford’s offerings and requirements.  Read below to learn more about resources and opportunities that will guide you through your second year at Stanford.

The Sophomore “Must Do” list

This year is a great time to explore your interests as you head toward declaring a major, or as you begin to integrate into your chosen field of study.

• Meet with Professional Advisors in the VPUE
• Tale advantage of tutoring in Sophomore level classes
• Take PWR 2
• Declare your Major
• Consider pursuing Honors
• Think about applying for a Research grant
• Take a Sophomore Seminar
• Get involved in activities related to your major
• Map out potential 4-year plans
• Choose, and start developing a relationship with, a faculty advisor
• Plan for Overseas Study
• Read the printed Quarterly Time Schedule

Resources and Opportunities

Continue to develop connections with people, programs, and resources to enrich your time here

• Going abroad spring quarter Sophomore year
• Chappell-Lougee and other scholarship and fellowship opportunities
• Undergraduate Research
• Community Centers
• Associate Director for Sophomore Advising
• Student Government
• Student Leadership Opportunities and Staff Positions
• Student Activities
• Public and Community Service
• Cultivate relationships with faculty.
• Stay in touch with your Freshman Advisors:
  Who is my Freshman Advisor?
• Get to know your Resident Fellow

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Sophomore Specific Deadlines and Events

Make note of these important deadlines and events.

• Autumn Quarter Begins
  Sep. 22, 2008
• CTL Peer Tutoring Begins
  Sep. 28, 2008
• End-Quarter Period
  Dec. 01, 2008 - Dec. 07, 2008
• End-Quarter Exams
  Dec. 08, 2008 - Dec. 12, 2008
• Winter Quarter Begins
  Jan. 06, 2009
• End-Quarter Period
  Mar. 09, 2009 - Mar. 15, 2009
• End-Quarter Exams
  Mar. 16, 2009 - Mar. 20, 2009
• Spring Break
  Mar. 23, 2009 - Mar. 27, 2009
• Spring Quarter Begins
  Mar. 31, 2009
• End-Quarter Period
  May. 29, 2009 - Jun. 04, 2009
• End-Quarter Exams
  Jun. 05, 2009 - Jun. 10, 2009
• Commencement
  Jun. 14, 2009
• Summer Quarter Begins
  Jun. 23, 2009

• Selected Deadlines and Events: Visit this page for details on these and other deadlines and events.
• University Academic Deadlines
• Apply for Summer Research College
• Housing Draw

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Thinking Ahead

Now is the time to explore your opportunities and plan for the years ahead….

• Summer Plans
• Residential Staff opportunities
• Internships
• Scholarships and Fellowships
• Overseas Studies
• Off-Campus studies and academic exchange programs
• Awards
• Public and Community Service
• Post-Stanford Academics
• Research opportunities

For Sophomore Transfers (incoming Sophomores)

Welcome to Stanford! Take advantage of this information especially for Transfer Students.

• Transfers Page
• Approaching Stanford
• New Student Orientation

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