Thinking Matters Catalog
The Thinking Matters Catalog is sent to incoming first-year students as part of the Approaching Stanford Handbook. It is one of your first introductions to the academic world of Stanford. Choosing among so many different options for fulfilling your Thinking Matters requirement is only the first of many decisions you will make in joining the Stanford community.
View the 2020-21 THINKING MATTERS, ESF, SLE, and ITALIC COURSE CATALOG
Thinking Matters Course Videos
Watch faculty describe their Thinking Matters course.
Fulfilling the Thinking Matters Requirement
There are several different paths to completing your Thinking Matters requirement: THINK, ESF, SLE, ITALIC. Use this helpful chart as you review your options.
Comparison Chart of Thinking Matters Options
See Also
2019-20 Thinking Matters Course Catalog
2018-19 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2017-18 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2016-17 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2015-16 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2014-15 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2013-14 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
2012-13 Thinking Matters Course Catalog (PDF)
