Undergrad
Welcome to Stanford Undergrad
A Stanford education equips you with the ability to think critically, engage with life’s complexities, apply knowledge to real-world issues, and adapt to inevitable change. Our approach to liberal education nurtures your love of learning, refines your problem-solving and communication skills, cultivates your capacity for social responsibility, expands your ability to engage thoughtfully in civil discourse, and enables you to apply knowledge to everyday problems near and far.
At Stanford, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work closely with renowned faculty scholars who are deeply invested in your academic and personal growth. Throughout your undergraduate journey, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the world around you with professors and classes that challenge and excite you…and experiences that transform you.
Explore our site to learn more about Stanford’s unique undergraduate experience.
Approaching Stanford
Approaching Stanford guides you to the resources that can address any curiosities or concerns you might have as you prepare to come to Stanford. We look forward to meeting you at New Student Orientation and welcoming you to the Stanford Family.
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Civic, Liberal, and Global Education
COLLEGE is more than just shorthand for the first-year Civic, Liberal, and Global Education requirement: it signals the purpose of the courses, and a vision for what a college experience can be.
Discover COLLEGE Courses
Cardinal Service
Cardinal Service consists of four main programs that are designed to be transformative for students and beneficial to the community: Cardinal Quarter, Cardinal Courses, Cardinal Commitment, and Cardinal Careers.
Learn more about Cardinal Service
Stanford Summer Fellows Program
"Participating in SSFP was the perfect transition from my freshman to sophomore year. It gave me a safe space to reflect, dig deeper into my potential, and grow closer to amazing people who are going through the same transition as me or are dedicated to being there for it."
—Amiri, Class of '26
50 rising sophomores are taking part in this year's Stanford Summer Fellows Program, in which students take a summer course, secure a faculty-mentored research placement, and can access complementary academic advising, and workshops.
Summer Frosh Civil Dialogues Program
Over the summer, new incoming students are invited to join peer-facilitated small group discussions to begin building the skills necessary for active participation in campus discourse, for robust intellectual growth, and for engaging in conversations with diverse perspectives.
Learn more and apply by July 11
BOSP Global Seminars
This summer, 115 students are participating in eight faculty-led Global Seminars through the Bing Overseas Studies Program. Held across six countries, these short-term programs offer students exciting and rigorous academic experiences spanning a wide range of themes.
Discover this year’s Global Seminars
