Stanford University
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
GUIDE TO GRADUATE ADMISSION
2010-2011
http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Steps to Apply for Graduate Studyi ...................................................................................................01
Graduate Education at Stanfordi .......................................................................................................02
Graduate Degree Programsi .......................................................................................................02
Honors Cooperative Programi ...................................................................................................03
Diversity in Graduate Educationi ..............................................................................................03
Application Information and Instructionsi .......................................................................................04
Eligibility for Admissioni ..........................................................................................................04
Applicationi ..............................................................................................................................04
Application Feei ........................................................................................................................04
Statement of Purposei ...............................................................................................................04
Letters of Recommendationi .....................................................................................................04
Academic Credentialsi ...............................................................................................................04
Testsi .........................................................................................................................................05
Review of Materialsi ..................................................................................................................05
Graduate Programs and Application Deadlines ......................................................................... 6 - 11
Graduate School of Businessi ....................................................................................................06
School of Earth Sciencesi ..........................................................................................................06
School of Educationi .................................................................................................................07
School of Engineeringi .........................................................................................................07 - 8
School of Humanities and Sciencesi ...................................................................................08 - 11
School of Lawi ......................................................................................................................... 11
Master of Liberal Arts ............................................................................................................... 11
School of Medicine: Biosciencesi .............................................................................................. 11
School of Medicine: Additional Programsi ............................................................................... 11
School of Medicine: M.D. Programi ........................................................................................ 11
Financing Graduate Study ............................................................................................................... 12
Financial Planning ................................................................................................................... 12
Sources of Fellowships/Assistantships External Funding ........................................................... 12
Stanford Fundingi .................................................................................................................... 12
Applying for Stanford Funding ................................................................................................ 12
2009-10 Average Graduate Student Expenses Budgeti .............................................................. 12
Student Loansi ......................................................................................................................... 13
Additional Informationi ................................................................................................................... 14
Visas ......................................................................................................................................... 14
International Applicantsi .......................................................................................................... 14
Housingi .................................................................................................................................. 14
Family Life at Stanfordi ............................................................................................................ 15
Stanford University Librariesi ................................................................................................... 15
Computer Resourcesi ............................................................................................................... 15
Office of Accessible Educationi ................................................................................................ 15
Policy Statementsi ............................................................................................................................. 16
http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010-11
Stanford University operates on a four quarter system. Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters constitute the
regular nine-month academic year. Summer Quarter studies yield regular academic credit, but course offerings
are limited.
Quarter
Opening and Closing Dates
Autumn 2010-11
September 20 - December 10, 2010
Winter 2010-11
January 3 - March 18, 2011
Spring 2010-11
March 28 - June 8, 2011
Summer 2010-11
June 20 - August 13, 2011
Every effort is made to ensure that the information, applicable policies, and other materials contained in this guide are accurate and current at the the time
that this pdf is created. The University reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.
STEPS To APPly for GrAduATE STudy
STEP 1
Program Review
Review the department web site and the department’s section of the Stanford Bulletin.
Department web addresses and deadlines are available on pages 6-11. The Stanford
Bulletin is available online and in pdf form at http://bulletin.stanford.edu.
The Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, and the School of Medicine’s M.D.
program have separate admissions offices. Their contact information may be found on
pages 6-11.
Application Procedure Review
STEP 2
Read the information in this brochure.
Application Preparation
STEP 3
Prepare to apply. Detailed instructions may be found on page 4.
a. Request that your transcripts be sent directly to the department to which you are
applying. See pages 6-11 for department mailing addresses.
b. Prepare a list of three recommenders; ask them to submit a letter of recommendation
on your behalf before your program deadline.
c. Prepare a statement of purpose.
d. If you have not yet taken the GRE General Test and, if applicable, GRE Subject
Test, TOEFL, and/or TSE, arrange to take them in time for the Educational Testing
Services (ETS) to report your scores by your program’s deadline. If you have taken your
test(s), request ETS to send official scores to Stanford University. The Stanford University
score recipient number is 4704. Individual department code numbers are not used.
e. Stanford will communicate with you primarily via email; it is therefore essential that
you have a reliable email account that you check on a regular basis.
f.
Application materials, once submitted as part of your application, become the property
of Stanford University. Materials will not be returned, and copies will not be provided
for applicants nor released to other institutions. Please keep a copy for your records.
Application Submission
STEP 4
Submit your application via Stanford’s application web site at http://gradadmissions.
stanford.edu. If you are not able to apply via the web, see the instructions on page 4.
Application Fee
STEP 5
The application fee is $125 for all applicants.
The Stanford Bulletin is available online at http://bulletin.stanford.edu
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GrAduATE EduCATIoN AT STANford
GrAduATE dEGrEE ProGrAmS
manner. Departments specify requirements for course work,
Graduate degrees are offered in more than 60 departments and qualifying procedures, teaching, language study, and other
programs. The degrees for which students may apply are noted program components. Ph.D. students must pass a University
on the “List of Graduate Programs and Application Deadlines” oral examination and submit a dissertation which has been
section of this guide. Some departments admit students who approved by three readers. The dissertation is expected to be
are interested only in a master’s program. Most departments an original contribution to scholarship or scientific knowledge
will admit students for doctoral study directly from a bachelor’s and to exemplify the highest standards in the discipline. D.M.A.
program, although some require completion of a master’s degree students present a lecture/demonstration and submit a final
before approval for doctoral work.
project.
For each Stanford advanced degree, there is an approved course
CHANGE of dEGrEE ProGrAm
of study that meets University and department requirements.
Department requirements are described in the “Graduate Students are admitted for study in a specific degree program.
Programs” section of department listings in the Stanford Bulletin Students may petition to change degree programs after at least
at http://bulletin.stanford.edu.
one term of enrollment, either to pursue a new degree in the same
University degree requirements, as well as other University department or in a different department. Additional application
policies and procedures, are described in the Stanford Bulletin. materials may be required. Acceptances may be restricted by
Departments also have information about their programs and competition for limited spaces in the new degree program.
requirements on the web (see pages 6-11 for their web address).
INTErdISCIPlINAry STudy
A brief summary of the unit requirements for each degree is In addition to established interdisciplinary programs that are
presented below.
authorized to recommend students for admission and degree
mASTEr of ArTS (m.A.)
conferral, limited opportunities are available to enrolled
mASTEr of SCIENCE (m.S.)
students for individually designed programs. At the master’s
mASTEr of fINE ArTS (m.f.A.)
level, students in the School of Engineering who are admitted
mASTEr of lIBErAl ArTS (m.l.A.)
to a department may pursue a Master of Engineering degree;
department affiliation is required.
The University minimum unit requirement is 45 units earned at
Stanford as a graduate student. Some departments have a higher
ENrollmENT
unit requirement. At the discretion of the department, work done Graduate students are expected to enroll as full-time students
at another university as a graduate student, after conferral of the for the Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters of each academic
bachelor’s degree, may be used to meet department requirements. year until they have completed their programs. Students may
Prior work may meet a particular program requirement though apply for a leave of absence of one year if interruption of their
no transfer units are awarded.
studies becomes necessary.
ENGINEEr (Engr.)
The Engineer Degree requires 90 units and a thesis. A maximum
of 45 units of transfer credit may be awarded.
doCTor of PHIloSoPHy (Ph.d.)
doCTor of muSICAl ArTS (d.m.A.)
Candidates for the doctoral degree must demonstrate substantial
scholarship, high attainment in a particular field of knowledge,
and the ability to do independent investigation and present the
results of such research in a dissertation. The doctoral degree
requires a minimum three-year program of study that includes
135 units of graduate course work and research done at Stanford.
Forty-five units of transfer credit may be awarded.
Doctoral students are expected to be admitted to candidacy
by the end of the second year in the program. Candidacy is
valid for five years unless terminated earlier, such as when a
student is not making minimum progress or not completing
University, department, or program requirements in a timely
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HoNorS CooPErATIvE ProGrAm
The Honors Cooperative Program (HCP) through the Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) permits employees
of member companies to pursue graduate study on a part-time basis. HCP students are fully matriculated graduate students of
Stanford University with all privileges, rights, and responsibilities. HCP applicants are subject to the same admission requirements
as other applicants (listed on pages 6-11), although application deadlines may differ. Further information and a list of participating
companies may be obtained from: Stanford Center for Professional Development, 401 Durand Building, Stanford, CA 94305-
4036, phone (650) 725-3000, web site at http://scpd.stanford.edu.
The Honors Cooperative Program is available to eligible applicants in the following programs:
Honors Cooperative Program
Degree Offered for HCP
Deadlines: Academic Year 2009-10
Deadlines: Academic Year 2010-11
M.S.
Engineer
Ph.D.
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Sep. 29,
Dec. 1,
✔
✔
✔
2009
2009
-
May 3,
2010
see department web site
Applied Physics
✔
-
-
-
Jan. 5,
2010
see department web site
Biomedical Informatics
Sep. 29,
Nov. 10,
✔
2009
2009
-
May 11,
2010
see department web site
Chemical Engineering
✔
-
-
-
May 11,
2010
see department web site
Civil and Environmental
Dec. 9,
✔
✔
✔
Engineering
2009
-
-
-
see department web site
Computational and
Oct. 13,
Jan. 19,
✔
Mathematical Engineering
2009
2010
-
Jan. 12,
2010
see department web site
Computer Science
✔
-
-
-
Dec. 8,
2009
see department web site
Education: Learning Design
and Technology
M.A.
-
-
-
Jan. 5,
2010
see department web site
Electrical Engineering
Sep. 29,
Jan. 5,
Mar. 30,
May 25,
✔
✔
2009
2010
2010
2010
see department web site
Management Science and
Oct. 27,
Jan. 5,
Jan. 5,
Jan. 5,
✔
Engineering
2009
2010
2010
2010
see department web site
Materials Science and
Sep. 29,
Nov. 10,
✔
Engineering
2009
2009
-
May 11,
2010
see department web site
Mechanical Engineering
Sep. 29,
Dec. 1,
✔
✔
✔
2009
2009
-
Jan. 12,
2010
see department web site
Statistics
✔
-
-
-
Feb. 9,
2010
see department web site
dIvErSITy IN GrAduATE EduCATIoN
The University believes that a graduate student body that is both highly qualified and diverse is essential to the educational process.
Because of its strong belief in the value of diversity, Stanford especially encourages applicants whose culture, socioeconomic status,
sex, race, ethnicity, work and life experiences, skills, and interests provide additional dimensions to the University’s programs.
Each of the University’s seven schools has faculty and staff specifically charged with addressing the concerns and needs of the
school’s diverse populations.
The University works to provide an environment of support responsive to the needs of its diverse graduate students as they
pursue advanced degrees. Programs including symposia, interdisciplinary research opportunities, career preparation, and social
and cultural events are offered by individual campus units or offices working collaboratively. Even though the University is large
and decentralized, students have access to relevant members of the campus community who are resourceful, helpful, and work
together to provide a network of support.
Additional information may be obtained from the Graduate Student Services offices in the respective schools.
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APPlICATIoN INformATIoN ANd INSTruCTIoNS
ElIGIBIlITy for AdmISSIoN
language setting. We cannot guarantee the ability to print your
To be eligible for admission to graduate programs at Stanford, statement if it is submitted in other settings.
applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
lETTErS of rECommENdATIoN
• completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or
university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one of
the recommenders should be a faculty member at the last school
• completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a you attended as a full-time student unless you have been out
U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized of school for more than five years. Substitutions for faculty
standing. See “International Academic Credentials” below.
recommendations may include work associates or others who
Note: Applicants in their final year of undergraduate study may can comment on your academic potential for graduate work.
be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degree is Notify your recommenders of the application deadline.
awarded before enrollment at Stanford.
Organize in advance the name, title, address, institution or
APPlICATIoN
business name, and email address of all your recommenders.
When you apply online, recommenders may submit their letters
Stanford uses an online application at http://gradadmissions. and evaluations using our online recommendation system.
stanford.edu. You may submit only one application per academic Immediately after you enter your recommenders’ contact
year.
information in the online application, your recommenders are
If you are unable to apply electronically, you may request a sent an email asking them to submit a letter of recommendation
paper application from the Graduate Admissions Office, 630 electronically. If your recommenders choose to submit a paper
Serra Street, Suite 120, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305- recommendation, provide them with the Recommendation
6032. The cost for the paper application packet is $30.
Form. After downloading and printing the form, fill in the
APPlICATIoN fEE
following information: your name, department to which you
are applying, degree objective, and term for which you are
The application fee is $125 for all applicants.
applying. Indicate on the bottom of the recommendation form
Application Fee Waiver: Applicants who are citizens or whether you are waiving your right to see the recommendation.
permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible for a waiver of the Recommenders should seal their letters in letterhead envelopes
$125 application fee if they can obtain a GRE Fee Reduction (if possible), sign across the seal, and mail them directly to the
Certificate for the current academic year. Information on the department. Provide your recommenders with the department
voucher can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service address and application deadline.
at http://gre.org. A valid application fee waiver request is a copy
of the original GRE Fee Reduction Certificate issued by your
ACAdEmIC CrEdENTIAlS
financial aid office. Send the certificate with a short cover letter U.S.: Arrange to have two transcripts from every postsecondary
that includes your full name as it appears on the application, institution you have attended for at least one year as a full-time
email, date of birth, application pin number, and program to student sent directly to the department to which you are applying
which you are applying to the Graduate Admissions Office, (not to Graduate Admissions). Transcripts must bear the official
Stanford University, 630 Serra Street, Suite 120, Stanford, CA seal of the institution and the signature of the Registrar. All
94305-6032; do not send the certificate to the department. records should clearly indicate the name under which you are
Requests for application fee waivers must be received two weeks applying to Stanford.
prior to the departmental deadline to apply.
International Academic Credentials: Stanford’s assessment of a
Application Fee Refunds: The application fee may be refunded foreign degree is based on the characteristics of a national educational
only if all the following conditions have been met:
system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies
a) the application cannot be considered (for example, if the completed. The following guidelines indicate the minimum level of
department decides not to admit new students);
study required of applicants from recognized academic institutions
b) the application was submitted on or before the deadline to apply; outside the U.S.
c) the applicant submitted only one application for graduate • British patterned education: bachelor’s degree with honors.
admission; and,
• France: maîtrise from university or completion of three-year
d) all required documents were received in a timely manner.
diplôme d’ingénieur from grandes écoles. Note: the gradué
(graduate certificate) does not meet minimum requirements.
STATEmENT of PurPoSE
*Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted.
The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your • Germany: the diplom, magister artium (M.A.), or staatsexamen.
reasons for applying to the proposed program at Stanford, your
* Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted.
preparation for this field of study, your study and research interests, • Other European countries: university degree requiring four
future career plans, and other aspects of your background and
years of study.
interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating *Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted.
your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your statement • Middle East: university degree requiring four years of study.
should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). If you are • Canada: three-year bachelor’s degree from Quebec, four-year
applying online, prepare your statement in advance. Make sure
bachelor’s degree from other provinces.
to set your computer to a Western European or other English • Latin America: university degree requiring four years of study.
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• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: bachelor’s degree in provided in English. This exception does not apply if the courses
engineering or medicine, master’s degree in all other fields. were completed in a country where English is spoken but not all
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not courses were provided in English. Being a U.S. citizen does not
considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. The two- automatically exempt an applicant from taking the TOEFL; if the
year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree applicant’s first language is not English, the applicant must meet
from India is required.
the exception above or submit TOEFL scores. Scores must be
• Philippines: four-year bachelor’s degree.
submitted from a test taken within the last eighteen months.
• Russian republics: university diploma requiring four-and-a-half
Applicants are urged to take the TOEFL by November to
to six years of study.
be eligible for admission for the following Autumn Quarter.
*Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted.
Evidence of adequate English proficiency must be submitted
• Other Asian countries: university degree requiring four years before enrollment is approved by Graduate Admissions.
of study.
For information on registration, test centers, and dates, contact:
*Requires the Diploma Supplement issued in accordance to the
TOEFL/TSE Services
Bologna Declaration.
P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541- 6151
Arrange to have two academic records from every postsecondary
Telephone: 1-609-771-7100 • Fax: 1-609-771-7500
institution attended for at least one year as a full-time student
Email: toefl@ets.org • Web site: http://toefl.org
sent directly to the department to which you are applying (not
Graduate Admissions). Academic records should give detailed
Minimum TOEFL
Computer- Paper-
Internet-
Requirements
Based
Based
Based
information on the content and quality of your performance,
courses taken each year, and grades received. The grading scale of
Doctoral Programs: All Fields
250
600
100*
the institution and your rank in class should be noted whenever
possible. Degrees must be verified by official copies of diplomas
Master’s Programs: Humanities, 250
600
100*
or conferral statements on academic records.
Social Sciences, Education
All academic records must be original documents bearing the
seal and signature of the Registrar or copies verified by a school
Master’s Programs: School of
230
575
89*
Engineering
administrative officer. Do not send documents that cannot be
easily replaced.
* ETS score comparisons: Until Stanford establishes its policy on the iBT, we offer the
If the institution does not issue records in English, original
ETS comparison score as a guide for applicants.
language records must be submitted with translations. All Test of Spoken English (TSE): In addition to the TOEFL, the Test of
translations must be literal and complete versions of the original Spoken English is required by some departments. See “Additional
records. All supporting material must be in English.
Application Requirements and Information” section (if indicated
The University reserves the right to require additional academic in the following “Additional Application Requirements and
documents. If we are unable to verify the nature or authenticity Information” section). Information may be obtained from
of your academic documents, you may be asked to obtain an TOEFL/TSE Services at the address and web site given above. The
evaluation from a foreign credential evaluation service.
same exception to taking the TOEFL applies to taking the TSE.
TESTS
Submitting Test Scores: Scores must be reported directly to Stanford
from the Educational Testing Service. The Stanford score recipient
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test: Scores from number is 4704. Individual department code numbers are not
the GRE General Test are required of all applicants. Scores must used; all scores are sent electronically to the Graduate Admissions
be from an examination taken within the last five years.
Office, which will share your scores with your department.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Tests: Some
Test scores received by Graduate Admissions prior to
departments also require scores from the appropriate GRE September 1, 2008 are no longer retained on file. If you had
Subject Test (see the table on pages 6-11).
ETS send test scores to Stanford and you did not submit an
The GRE General Test is offered in most countries as a electronic application for admission, you must request that ETS
computer-based test only. Applicants are encouraged to register resend the scores if you submit an application in the future.
early to maximize the chances of scheduling their preferred test
date and time. The Educational Testing Service administers
rEvIEw of mATErIAlS
the GRE and can be contacted directly for information on test Stanford reserves the right to investigate the authenticity, accuracy,
dates and formats:
and authorship of materials submitted, information provided,
GRE-ETS, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
and assertions made in connection with the application.
Telephone: 1-609-771-7670 (Princeton, NJ)
Stanford reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if:
Web site: http://gre.org
a) you show a significant drop in academic performance or fail
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Adequate
to graduate; or
command of spoken and written English is required for admission. b) there has been a misrepresentation or breach of any of the
Scores are required of all applicants whose first language is not
terms of the application process; or
English. Exceptions are granted for applicants who have earned c) Stanford learns that you have engaged in behavior prior to
a U.S. bachelor’s or master’s degree from a college or university
matriculation that indicates a serious lack of judgment or integrity.
accredited by a regional accrediting association in the United Stanford further reserves the right to require that you provide
States, or the equivalent of either degree from a non-U.S. college additional information, and/or authorization for the release of
or university of recognized standing where all instruction is information, about any such matter.
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Review the following information on degree programs, specific The departments and interdisciplinary programs listed below
department requirements, and application deadlines. Deadlines consider applicants for admission to graduate study. In addition
pertain to applicants for Autumn Quarter, the only quarter for to University application requirements, departments may
which most departments admit new graduate students. A complete specify additional application requirements and information.
application, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and Department entries include the following:
official GRE scores must be submitted by all applicants.
1. Degrees for which applicants may apply (see page 2).
All phone numbers have the area code of 650.
2. Application deadline for Ph.D. admission and for departmental
To ensure prompt delivery, include the department’s 4-digit
awards (all departments consider doctoral applicants for
mail code following the postal code (94305-xxxx). Mail codes are
departmental awards).
listed in the chart (MC:xxxx). Follow this format when mailing
documents:
3. Application deadline for master’s admission with and without
departmental awards. Unless indicated, aid is not available for
Admissions Committee
master’s programs.
Department of (name)
Stanford University
4. Additional test score requirements. Note: GRE General Test
(street address)
scores are required of all applicants.
Stanford, CA 94305-xxxx
5. Additional application requirements. Unless indicated,
supporting documents will not be returned.
Reapplication: Individuals who have previously applied for
admission to a graduate program must file a new complete
application for graduate study if they wish to reapply.
SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
GrAduATE SCHool of BuSINESS
MA
See School web site.
Contact sloanadmin@gsb.stanford.edu, or 723-2149.
518 Memorial Way, MC:5015
MBA
See School web site.
Phone 723-2766, or go to http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/
http://gsb.stanford.edu
contact/ask_question.html.
PhD
See School web site.
Contact PhD_Program@gsb.stanford.edu, or 723-2831.
SCHool of EArTH SCIENCES
EmmETT INTErdISCIPlINAry ProGrAm IN
PhD,
Dec. 1
-
-
Formerly Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environment
ENvIroNmENT ANd rESourCES
Dual/
and Resources. Additional Ph.D. application procedures
Yang and Yamazaki Environment Energy Bldg.,
Joint MS
required; consult the program web site. Dual/Joint MS
Suite 226, 473 Via Ortega, MC: 4210
applicants apply through a separate process which includes
http://e-iper.stanford.edu
an application to a Stanford professional school; consult both
eiperadmissions@stanford.edu
the program web site and the relevant professional school
723-6117
web site.
ENvIroNmENTAl EArTH SySTEm SCIENCE
PhD,
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, Room 138,
MS
397 Panama Mall, MC:2210
http://pangea.stanford.edu/eess
lreys@stanford.edu
724-3293
ENErGy rESourCES ENGINEErING
PhD,
Jan. 12
Jan. 12
Jan. 12
Formerly Petroleum Engineering, the Energy Resources
Green Earth Sciences Building,
Engr,
Engineering Department offers degrees in both Energy
367 Panama Street, MC:2220
MS
Resources Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. Applicants
http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/index.php
are advised to consult the department web site.
ere@sesmail.stanford.edu
723-8314
GEoloGICAl ANd ENvIroNmENTAl SCIENCES
PhD,
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Autumn Quarter admission required for financial aid
450 Serra Mall, Building 320-118, MC:2115
MS
consideration. For admission in alternate quarters, contact
http://pangea.stanford.edu/GES
department for approval. Select area(s) of interest on
ges-gradinfo@pangea.stanford.edu
application.
723-0848
GEoPHySICS
PhD,
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Autumn Quarter admission only.
Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, Room 365,
MS
397 Panama Mall, MC:2215
http://pangea.stanford.edu/GP
tilich@stanford.edu
724-3293
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SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
SCHool of EduCATIoN
485 Lasuen Mall, MC:3096
http://ed.stanford.edu
info@suse.stanford.edu
723-4794
CurrICulum STudIES ANd TEACHEr EduCATIoN (CTE)
Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education
MA
-
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Students may specialize in English, Literacy, Mathematics,
Sciences, or Social Studies Education. Aid is limited. March 16
deadline applications accepted on space availability.
English Education/Literacy Studies
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
General Curriculum Studies
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
History/Social Science Education
PhD
Dec. 15
-
-
Learning Sciences and Technology Design
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Mathematics Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Science Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Teacher Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
lEArNING, dESIGN, ANd TECHNoloGy (ldT)
MA
-
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Aid is limited. March 16 deadline applications accepted on
Yes
space availability.
PSyCHoloGICAl STudIES IN EduCATIoN (PSE)
Child and Adolescent Development
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Educational Psychology
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Learning Sciences and Technology Design
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
SoCIAl SCIENCES, PolICy, ANd EduCATIoNAl PrACTICE (SSPEP)
Administration and Policy Analysis
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Anthropology of Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Economics of Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Educational Linguistics
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Higher Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
History of Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD
Dec. 15
-
-
International Comparative Education
PhD,
Dec. 15
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Aid is limited. March 16 deadline applications accepted on space
MA
availability.
International Educational Administration and
MA
-
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Aid is limited. March 16 deadline applications accepted on space
Policy Analysis
availability.
Joint Degree with Graduate School of Business
MA,
-
-
-
Contact the GSB MBA admissions office (mba@gsb.stanford.edu,
MBA
723-2766).
Joint Degree with the Stanford Law School
MA,
-
-
-
Contact the Law School admissions office (admissions@law.
JD
stanford.edu, 723-4985)
Learning Sciences and Technology Design
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Organization Studies
PhD
Dec. 15
-
-
Philosophy of Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
Policy, Organizations, and Leadership Studies
MA
-
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Aid is limited. March 16 deadline applications accepted on
space availability.
Sociology of Education
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
STANford TEACHEr EduCATIoN ProGrAm
MA
-
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Summer admissions only. MA and secondary or elementary
(STEP)
teaching credentials. Aid is limited. March 16 deadline
applications accepted on space availability.
SCHool of ENGINEErING
AEroNAuTICS ANd ASTroNAuTICS
PhD,
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
PhD and Engr applicants must have received, or be in the
yes
Durand Bldg., Room 250, 496 Lomita Mall, MC:4035
Engr,
process of obtaining, an MS degree before applying. See
http://aa.stanford.edu
MS
Honors Coop deadlines on page 3.
aa-admissions@stanford.edu
725-9825
BIoENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Applicants are advised to consult the department web site.
Clark Center, S166, 318 Campus Drive, MC:5444
MS
Statement of purpose not to exceed two pages in length.
http://bioengineering.stanford.edu
bioengineering@stanford.edu
736-2254
CHEmICAl ENGINEErING
PhD,
Jan. 5
Mar. 16
Combination MS/PhD not offered. Review information on
yes
Stauffer III, 381 North-South Mall, MC:5025
MS,
departmental web site. See Honors Coop deadlines on page
http://cheme.stanford.edu
Engr
3. Email messages should use subject line: Admission - [your
cosby@stanford.edu
name] - [topic].
723-1302
CIvIl ANd ENvIroNmENTAl ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Feb. 2
Combination M.S./Ph.D. not offered. See Honors Coop
yes
Jerry Yang & Akiko Yamazaki Environment &
Engr,
(also Engr) (also Engr) deadlines on page 3.
Energy Bldg., 473 Via Ortega, Rm. 314, MC:4020
MS
http://cee.stanford.edu
cee-admissions@lists.stanford.edu
725-2387
ComPuTATIoNAl & mATHEmATICAl ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 15
-
Jan. 12
For Ph.D., GRE Subject test scores in Mathematics, Physics or
yes
Durand Building, #141, 496 Lomita Mall, MC:4042
MS
Computer Science strongly recommended. See Honors Coop
http://icme.stanford.edu
deadlines on page 3.
icme-admissions@stanford.edu
725-8954
ComPuTEr SCIENCE
PhD,
Dec. 8
–
Dec. 8
Combination MS/PhD not offered. Review updated
yes
Gates Building, 1b-196, 353 Serra Mall, MC:9015
MS
departmental admissions requirements on the web site.
http://cs.stanford.edu/Admissions
See Honors Coop deadlines on page 3.
admissions@cs.stanford.edu
725-3140
7
Guide to Graduate Admission, 2010-11
SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
SCHool of ENGINEErING (continued)
ElECTrICAl ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Applicants are advised to consult the web site.
yes
David Packard Electrical Engineering,
Engr,
350 Serra Mall, MC:9505
MS
http://ee-admissions.stanford.edu
admissions@ee.stanford.edu
723-4114
mANAGEmENT SCIENCE ANd ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 1
-
Jan. 5
See Honors Coop deadlines on page 3.
yes
Terman Engineering Center, Room 308,
MS
380 Panama Mall, MC:4026
http://stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/admissions
msande-admissions@stanford.edu
723-4094
mATErIAlS SCIENCE ANd ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 1
–
Dec. 1
Winter and Spring applications accepted for Honors Coop
yes
Durand Bldg., 496 Lomita Mall, MC: 4034
MS
students only. See Honors Coop deadlines on page 3.
http://mse.stanford.edu
matsciengr@stanford.edu
724-6784
mECHANICAl ENGINEErING
PhD,
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Jan. 12
Applicants are advised to consult the department web site.
yes
Bldg. 530, Room 125, 440 Escondido Mall, MC:3030
Engr,
(also Engr)
PhD and Engr applicants must have received, or be in the
http://me.stanford.edu
MS
process of obtaining, an MS degree.
meinquiry@stanford.edu
724-7660
SCHool of HumANITIES ANd SCIENCES
AfrICAN STudIES
MA
-
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Resume and academic writing sample (15-20 pages double-
Encina Hall West, Room 209,
spaced). See department web site for further information.
417 Galvez Mall, MC: 6045
http://africanstudies.stanford.edu
africanstudies@stanford.edu
723-0295
ANTHroPoloGy
PhD,
Dec. 15
–
Mar. 2
Writing Sample, 10 pages or less, recent scholarly or critical
Main Quad, Building 50, 450 Serra Mall, MC: 2034
MA
paper; and statement of purpose, 3 pages or less, specify
http://anthropology.stanford.edu
topic and areas of interest. See department web site for
anthro_gradadmission@stanford.edu
application instructions.
723-3421
APPlIEd PHySICS
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Jan. 5
For PhD, GRE Subject Test in Physics. See Honors Coop
yes
Applied Physics Building, Room 101,
MS
deadlines on page 3.
316 Via Pueblo Mall, MC:4090
http://appliedphysics.stanford.edu
claireni@stanford.edu or pperron@stanford.edu
723-4028 or 723-4027
ArT HISTory
PhD
Dec. 8
-
–
Writing sample required (15-20 pages). Applicants should
Cummings Art Building, Room 101,
consult department web site.
435 Lasuen Mall, MC:2018
http://art.stanford.edu
jmdavis@stanford.edu
725-0138
ArT PrACTICE
MFA
-
Jan. 12
-
Portfolio required. Applicants should consult department
Cummings Art Building, Room 101,
web site.
435 Lasuen Mall, MC:2018
http://art.stanford.edu
jmdavis@stanford.edu
725-0138
BIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
-
See Biosciences section on page 11.
Gilbert Hall 108, 371 Serra Mall, MC:5020
http://stanford.edu/dept/biology
biologyadmissions@stanford.edu
723-1826
BIoPHySICS
See Biosciences section on page 11.
CHEmISTry
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
GRE Subject Test in Chemistry.
Mudd Chemistry Building, Room 121,
333 Campus Drive, MC:5080
http://stanford.edu/dept/chemistry
roger.kuhn@stanford.edu
723-1525
ClASSICS
PhD,
Dec. 1
–
Dec. 1
Writing sample (15-25 pages); preferably from a Classics
Main Quad, Building 110, 450 Serra Mall, MC:2145
MA
course or from a thesis. All applicants must send a detailed
http://stanford.edu/dept/classics
list of ancient and modern language skills.
alicias@stanford.edu
723-2581
CommuNICATIoN
PhD,
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Applicants to the PhD Program should submit a brief resume
Building 120, Room 110,
MA
summarizing relevant post-bachelor’s work experience. The
450 Serra Mall, MC:2050
Graduate Program in Journalism requires three samples of
http://communication.stanford.edu
journalistic work; these should be mounted on 8.5 x 11 paper.
comm-studentservices@lists.stanford.edu
Samples of work should demonstrate an appreciation for the basic
723-2075
requirements of good journalism and an aptitude for advanced
reporting and writing. Work samples will not be returned.
ComPArATIvE lITErATurE
PhD
Dec. 1
-
-
Sample of recent scholarly or critical paper in English
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 209
required, 25 page limit. Applicants may submit additional
450 Serra Mall, MC: 2005
work in one of the other languages they plan to study.
http://stanford.edu/dept/complit
comparativelit@stanford.edu
723-3566
Guide to Graduate Admission, 2010-11
8
SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
SCHool of HumANITIES ANd SCIENCES (continued)
dESIGN
MFA
-
Jan. 12
Jan. 12
Portfolio required. Applicants should consult the department
Cummings Art Building, Rm. 101, 435
web site.
Lasuen Mall, MC: 2018
http://art.stanford.edu
jmdavis@stanford.edu
725-0138
doCumENTAry fIlm ANd vIdEo
MFA
-
Jan. 12
-
Portfolio required. Applicants should consult department
Cummings Art Building, Room 101,
website.
435 Lasuen Mall, MC:2018
http://art.stanford.edu
jmdavis@stanford.edu
725-0138
drAmA
PhD
Dec. 8
–
–
Summary of production work; statement on directing; samples
Memorial Auditorium, M144,
of written critical work.
551 Serra Mall, MC:5010
http://stanford.edu/dept/drama
sdbaker@stanford.edu
723-2576
EAST ASIAN lANGuAGES ANd CulTurES
PhD,
Jan. 5
-
Jan. 5
Recent scholarly or critical paper, written in English (10-12
Main Quad, Building 250, 450 Serra Mall, MC:2000
MA
pages).
http://asianlanguages.stanford.edu
asianlanguages@stanford.edu
725-2742
EAST ASIAN STudIES
MA
-
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Send transcripts and any paper recommendation letters
216 Encina Hall West, MC:6045
to ICA, East Asian Studies, 216 Encina Hall West, Stanford
http://ceas.stanford.edu
University, Stanford, California 94305-6045.
CEAS-Admissions@stanford.edu
723-3362
ECoNomICS
PhD
Jan. 5
–
–
Landau Economics Building,
579 Serra Mall, MC:6072
http://www-econ.stanford.edu
econ@econ.stanford.edu
725-6198
ENGlISH
PhD
Dec. 8
–
-
Recent scholarly or critical paper (12-25 pages). Statement
Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460,
of purpose specifying area of interest. GRE Subject Test in
450 Serra Mall, MC:2087
Literature. MA not offered 2010-11.
http://english.stanford.edu
englishadmissions@lists.stanford.edu
723-4848
fINANCIAl mATHEmATICS
MS
–
-
Dec. 8
Sequoia Hall,
390 Serra Mall, MC:4065
http://finmath.stanford.edu
finmathinfo@lists.stanford.edu
723-1796
frENCH
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Mar. 23
PhD in French: One critical paper in French (original copy with
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 123,
MA
emendations by reader) and one in English. PhD in French and
450 Serra Mall, MC:2005
Italian also offered: Three papers are required, one each in
http://stanford.edu/dept/fren-ital
French, Italian, and English.
fren-ital@stanford.edu
723-4183
GErmAN STudIES
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Mar. 23
Recent writing sample.
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 212,
MA
450 Serra Mall, MC:2005
http://stanford.edu/dept/german
germanstudies@stanford.edu
723-3266
HISTory
PhD,
Dec. 8
-
Dec. 8
Writing sample on a historical subject (10-25 pages). Jewish
450 Serra Mall, MC:2024
MA
Studies applicants may apply to History or to Religious
http://history.stanford.edu
Studies. History of Science applicants may apply to History or
history-info@stanford.edu
Philosophy.
725-0709
IBErIAN ANd lATIN AmErICAN CulTurES
PhD,
Jan. 5
-
Mar. 23
Advanced competence in spoken and written Spanish or
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 214, 450 Serra
MA
Portugese. Critical writing sample in Spanish or English.
Mall, MC:2005
http://stanford.edu/dept/span-port
ilac@stanford.edu
723-4977
INTErNATIoNAl PolICy STudIES
MA
–
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Resume and academic writing sample (10-15 pages double-
216 Encina Hall West, MC:6045
spaced). See department web site for further information.
http://ips.stanford.edu
ips-stanford@stanford.edu
725-9155
ITAlIAN
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Mar. 23
Two recent critical papers, one in Italian and one in English.
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 123,
MA
Italian applicants submit Liceo certificate. Ph.D. in French and
450 Serra Mall, MC:2005
Italian also offered.
http://stanford.edu/dept/fren-ital
fren-ital@stanford.edu
723-4183
9
Guide to Graduate Admission, 2010-11
SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
SCHool of HumANITIES ANd SCIENCES (continued)
lATIN AmErICAN STudIES
MA
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Resume and academic writing sample (10-15 pages double-
216 Encina Hall West, MC: 6045
spaced). See department web site for further information.
http://las.stanford.edu
latinamerica@stanford.edu
725-0383
lINGuISTICS
PhD,
Dec. 8
–
Dec. 8
Writing sample required. See department web site for further
Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460,
MA
information.
450 Serra Mall, MC:2150
http://www-linguistics.stanford.edu
linguistics@stanford.edu
723-4284
mATHEmATICS
PhD,
Dec. 8
–
-
Supporting application documents (i.e., transcripts and letters
Sloan Mathematics Center, Bldg. 380,
MS
of recommendation) must be received by the application
450 Serra Mall, MC:2125
deadline. See department web site for further information.
http://math.stanford.edu/admissions.htm
gradadmit@math.stanford.edu
725-6284
modErN THouGHT ANd lITErATurE
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
Recent critical or scholarly writing sample (if over 20 pages,
Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460
select pages to be read). Statement of purpose specifying area
450 Serra Mall, MC:2022
of interest.
http://stanford.edu/dept/MTL
monica.moore@stanford.edu
723-3413
muSIC
PhD,
Dec. 15
-
Dec. 15
MA and PhD: Writing sample demonstrating scholarly research.
Braun Music Center,
MA,
541 Lasuen Mall, MC:3076
DMA
DMA: Complete list of compositions, representative scores, and,
http://music.stanford.edu
if possible, recordings.
dabarney@stanford.edu
725-3101
PHIloSoPHy
PhD,
Dec. 1
–
Mar. 23
Recent writing sample on a philosophical topic. Applicants for
Main Quad, Building 90, Room 91C,
MA
History and Philosophy of Science may apply to Philosophy or
450 Serra Mall, MC: 2155
History; for Symbolic Systems apply to Philosophy.
http://www-philosophy.stanford.edu
philosophy@csli.stanford.edu
723-2548
PHySICS
PhD
Dec. 15
–
–
GRE Subject Test in Physics.
Varian Physics Building, Room 108,
382 Via Pueblo Mall, MC: 4060
http://stanford.edu/dept/physics/academics/
grad.html
phys-admissions@lists.stanford.edu
723-4344
PolITICAl SCIENCE
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
Recent scholarly writing sample (20-35 pages).
Encina Hall West, Room 100,
616 Serra St., MC:6044
http://politicalscience.stanford.edu/grad_
admissions.html
725-1318
PSyCHoloGy
PhD
Nov. 24
–
–
GRE Subject Test in Psychology recommended, but not
Jordan Hall, Building 420, 450 Serra Mall, MC:2130
required. At the top of your Statement of Purpose, include a
http://psychology.stanford.edu/graduate_
list of three Psychology Department faculty members, in order
admissions.html
of preference, with whom you would like to work.
psych-admissions@lists.stanford.edu
725-2400
rElIGIouS STudIES
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Jan. 5
Recent writing sample in religious studies. Applicants for
Main Quad, Building 70, 450 Serra Mall, MC:2155
MA
Jewish Studies may apply to Religious Studies or History.
http://stanford.edu/dept/relstud
religst-info@lists.stanford.edu
723-2548
ruSSIAN, EAST EuroPEAN & EurASIAN STudIES
MA
-
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Applicants should consult program web site and are
271 Encina Hall West, MC:6045
encouraged to contact creeesinfo@stanford.edu.
http://creees.stanford.edu
creeesinfo@stanford.edu
723-3562
SlAvIC lANGuAGES ANd lITErATurES
PhD,
Jan. 5
-
Mar. 23
Recent writing sample in English or Russian, preferably in
Main Quad, Building 240, 450 Serra Mall, MC:2005
MA
literature.
http://stanford.edu/dept/slavic
slavic@stanford.edu
723-4438
SoCIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
Recent scholarly or critical writing sample (50 pages
Main Quad, Building 120, Room 160,
maximum), preferably in social sciences. See department web
450 Serra Mall, MC:2047
site before applying.
http://stanford.edu/dept/soc
emitchel@stanford.edu
723-3565
STATISTICS
PhD,
Jan. 5
–
Feb. 9
For PhD, GRE Subject Test in Mathematics. See Honors Coop
Sequoia Hall, 390 Serra Mall, MC:4065
MS
deadlines on page 3.
http://www-stat.stanford.edu
stat-admissions@lists.stanford.edu
723-1796
Guide to Graduate Admission, 2010-11
10
SCHool ANd ProGrAm
dEGrEES
AuTumN APPlICATIoN dEAdlINES
AddITIoNAl APPlICATIoN
HoNorS
offErEd
doCTorAl
mASTEr’S
mASTEr’S
rEquIrEmENTS ANd INformATIoN
CooP
(wITH AId)
(wITH AId)
(No AId)
oPTIoN
SCHool of HumANITIES ANd SCIENCES (continued)
SymBolIC SySTEmS
MS
-
-
Feb. 16
See department web site for further information.
Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460,
450 Serra Mall, MC: 2150
http://symsys.stanford.edu
symsys-admissions@lists.stanford.edu
723-4284
SCHool of lAw
LLM,
Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way,
MLS,
MC:8610
JSM,
See School web site.
http://law.stanford.edu
JSD,
admissions@law.stanford.edu
JD
mASTEr of lIBErAl ArTS
MLA
Jan. 26
Jan. 26
Applicants must download MLA application instructions prior
482 Galvez Street, MC: 2078
to beginning the application. See http://mla.stanford.edu/
http://mla.stanford.edu
apply.html.
michelle.bennett@stanford.edu
725-0061
SCHool of mEdICINE: BIoSCIENCES
The Biosciences include doctoral programs in the Schools of
Biosciences Admissions
Medicine and Humanities and Sciences. In addition to
300 Pasteur Drive, Alway Building M-105, MC:5121
submitting the application, students must submit letters of
http://biosciences.stanford.edu
recommendation and transcripts to the address at left.
biosci@stanford.edu
Applicants are permitted to submit only one application and
723-2460
may select up to three graduate programs within the
Biosciences. Applicants invited for interviews will be asked to
visit Stanford University, March 3-7, 2010.
BIoCHEmISTry
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
BIoloGy (School of Humanities and Sciences)
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test not required.
BIomEdICAl INformATICS
PhD
Dec. 1
See
See
Applicants are required to complete an additional form
Biomedical Biomedical described at http://bmi.stanford.edu/phdapp.html. M.S.
Informatics Informatics applicants apply directly to biomedical Informatics. MCAT
below.
below.
accepted in lieu of GRE for U.S. physicians or medical
students. GRE Subject Test not required.
BIoPHySICS (School of Humanities and
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged, but not required, in one of the
Sciences)
following areas: Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
CANCEr BIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test recommended but not required.
CHEmICAl ANd SySTEmS BIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
dEvEloPmENTAl BIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
GENETICS
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
ImmuNoloGy ProGrAm
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test not required.
mICroBIoloGy ANd ImmuNoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test not required.
molECulAr ANd CEllulAr PHySIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
NEuroSCIENCES ProGrAm
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged but not required.
STruCTurAl BIoloGy
PhD
Dec. 1
–
–
GRE Subject Test encouraged, but not required, in one of the
following areas: Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
SCHool of mEdICINE: AddITIoNAl ProGrAmS
BIoENGINEErING
See “School of Engineering” on page 7.
BIomEdICAl INformATICS
MS
See
Dec. 1
See Honors See supplemental forms at http://bmi.stanford.edu.
yes
MSOB, Room 215
Biosciences
Coop-
PhD applicants apply directly to Biosciences Admissions.
251 Campus Drive, MC:5479
above.
erative
MCAT accepted in lieu of GRE for U.S. physicians or medical
http://bmi.stanford.edu
deadlines students. GRE Subject Test not required.
bmi-contact@lists.stanford.edu
on page 3
723-6979
EPIdEmIoloGy
MS
-
Jan. 12
Jan. 12
Application deadline is May 25 for those applying to the
HRP Redwood Building, Room T138C
Clinical Epidemiology track (specifically for MDs). Contact the
259 Campus Drive, MC:5405
department for details.
http://med.stanford.edu/epidemiology
epiprogram@med.stanford.edu
723-5456
HEAlTH SErvICES rESEArCH
MS
-
Jan. 26
Jan. 26
MCAT accepted in lieu of GRE.
HRP Redwood Building, Room T138C
259 Campus Drive, MC:5405
http://med.stanford.edu/hsr
hsr-program@med.stanford.edu
723-5456
HumAN GENETICS
MS
-
-
Dec. 15
See web site for course prerequisites; genetic counseling
300 Pasteur Drive, H315, MC: 5208
observation and counseling experience strongly encouraged.
http://med.stanford.edu/genetic-counseling
kormond@stanford.edu
498-4937
SCHool of mEdICINE: m.d. ProGrAm
MD
MSOB X3C01, 251 Campus Drive, MC:5404
See School web site.
http://med.stanford.edu
admissions@med.stanford.edu
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fINANCING GrAduATE STudy
fINANCIAl PlANNING
Rarely are these types of funds offered to students enrolled in
Academic departments at Stanford target their financial master’s programs. Terms of funding, if applicable, are explained
support, fellowships, and assistantships to doctoral students in department admission letters.
based on academic merit and availability of funds. Students
Patterns of support vary by program and funding source.
without sufficient financial support from Stanford or external Fellowships generally cover tuition and provide a living stipend
sources, or those who have dependents, may qualify for student for a single student. Teaching and research assistantships are a
loans. Although expenses may vary from person to person, the component of the educational program and typically require
University’s Financial Aid Office uses a standard budget to 20 hours per week of duties, cover a reduced tuition, and pay
establish loan eligibility. The same budget is used as the USCIS a salary. Partial awards are offered in some circumstances.
funding requirement for international students’ entry into Tuition waivers are not available; students must pay tuition not
the U.S, and may be useful for financial planning. Financing covered by a Stanford fellowship or assistantship. U.S. students
graduate study through concurrent employment is not realistic receiving Stanford funds, which cover all necessary tuition
and may be limited by the program, degree, or the type of and provide a living stipend, may not work more than eight
financial support.
hours per week in addition to their fellowship or assistantship
SourCES of fEllowSHIPS/ASSISTANTSHIPS
responsibilities. Additional limits apply to international students.
Stanford fellowships and assistantships for graduate students are
EXTErNAl fuNdING
administered by the student’s home academic department.
The University recommends that prospective students apply
for fellowships or grants from government or private sources for
APPlyING for STANford fuNdING
which they may be eligible. Information may be obtained from
Academic departments determine the disposition of all funds
college or university financial aid or career counseling offices, for graduate fellowships and assistantships at the time of the
from United States Information Service or Fulbright offices admission decision. Note: there is no separate application for
abroad, or from other references found in university libraries these sources of funds. International students are considered with
or on the Internet.
U.S. applicants for department fellowships and assistantships.
Notification of external awards should be included with
U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are interested in
your admission application for graduate study or sent to your area and language studies in East Asia, Latin America, Africa, and
department when your award is announced. Stanford reserves the republics of the former Soviet Union may request a Foreign
the right to adjust funding to students who receive external Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship application from
grants.
the relevant area center.
STANford fuNdING
NoTIfICATIoN
The availability of Stanford fellowships and assistantships
Decisions on awards of fellowships and assistantships are
varies considerably among departments, schools, and programs. usually announced in March and April. Stanford is a signatory
While some departments provide basic support to all doctoral of the Council of Graduate Schools Resolution which states:
students to whom they offer admission, others are unable to offer
“Acceptance of an offer of financial aid (such as graduate
funding. Academic merit and availability of funds are the primary scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or assistantship) for the
considerations in the awarding of fellowships and assistantships. next academic year by an actual or prospective graduate student
2009-10 AvErAGE GrAduATE STudENT EXPENSES BudGET
Single On-campus
Child Care—Costs can range from $900-$1,850 per month.
Per Quarter
2009-10
Living Costs for Spouse—$12,000 (9 months); $16,000 (12 months).
Living Costs
Living Costs for Children—$3,000 (9 months); $4,000 (12 months).
Rent ..............................................................$ 3,085
$ 9,255
Medical Insurance for Spouse and/or Children—Visit the Vaden Health
Food .............................................................$ 1,881
5,643
Service web site at http://cardinalcare.stanford.edu/index.html or contact the
Personal ........................................................$ 1,876
2,628
Insurance Office at 650-723-2135 or email healthinsurance@stanford.edu.
Transportation ..............................................$ 1,307
921
Books and Supplies .......................................$ 1,605
1,815
Taxation—Fellowship stipends and assistantship salaries are subject to
Medical Insurance (est.) ................................$ 1,800
2,400
taxation. This tax liability should be included in budget planning.
Campus Health Service Fee ........................... 167
501
Visa Authorization Eligibility—For verification of funds for visa
Total Living Allowance† ..................................$ 7,721
$23,163
authorizations, international students must provide evidence of the amount
Tuition (11-18 units) .................................... $12,460
$37,380
indicated, plus $500 per adult and $250 per child for relocation costs and
Total .............................................................. $20,181
$60,543
vacation periods. International students receiving stipends from Stanford
Engineering Tuition—Tuition for the School of Engineering is $13,280 must also verify access to an additional 14% to cover U.S. taxes on the
for one quarter and $39,840 for three quarters.
stipend unless a federal tax treaty applies to this income.
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completes an agreement which both student and graduate time in a degree program, most capitalize the deferred interest.
school expect to honor. In those instances in which the student The University’s Financial Aid Office provides extensive
accepts the offer before April 15, and subsequently desires to information on their web site (http://financialaid.stanford.edu)
withdraw, the student may submit in writing a resignation of for individual analysis of the effect of student-loan repayment
the appointment at any time through April 15. However, an on future finances.
acceptance given or left in force after April 15 commits the
student not to accept another offer without first obtaining
APPlyING for STudENT loANS
written release from the institution to which a commitment The Federal Stafford, Graduate PLUS, and Perkins Loan programs
has been made. Similarly, an offer by an institution after are major sources of funds for graduate students. These student
April 15 is conditional upon presentation by the student of the loans permit repayment of principal after completion of graduate
written release from any previously accepted offer.”
study; however, interest begins accumulating at disbursement for
the federal unsubsidized Stafford and the Graduate PLUS loans
STudENT loANS
and is capitalized before repayment begins. The University also
Student loan programs are administered through the University’s administers a private loan (Stanford/Nelnet Academic Private
Financial Aid Office or in the financial aid offices of the schools loan or S.N.A.P.) for students who may not be eligible for federal
of Law, Business, and Medicine (M.D. program).
loan programs or who prefer a variable rate loan. Eligibility is
Federal student loans are available to U.S. citizens and U.S. based on:
registered permanent residents who qualify. Fellowships and 1. FAFSA data (for federal loans)
assistantships normally cover only the student’s standard cost of 2. Stanford Graduate Loan and Federal Work-Study
education. Loans may be available to cover additional expenses
Application
such as a living allowance for dependents, medical, childcare, 3. Positive credit history
or dissertation costs, or when assistantships or fellowships are 4. Satisfactory academic progress
insufficient to meet the cost of education. However, loans are 5. Citizenship (must be U.S. citizen or U.S. registered permanent
not available to cover consumer debt, moving expenses, or car
resident for federal loans)
payments and automobile insurance which exceed the standard
The Stanford application document, required from all loan
transportation allowance.
applicants, is available at http://financialaid.stanford.edu in late
Although sufficient loan funds are available to meet the entire March. The web site contains information on loan programs
cost of their education, students should carefully evaluate the life and their eligibility requirements, interest rates, repayment
style and financial implications that would result from excessive schedules, and application procedures. The 2010-11 FAFSA
borrowing. Loan programs have varying rates of interest and (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available at http://
repayment schedules. Although many loan programs have fafsa.ed.gov; it is required of all loan applicants but may not be
deferrable payments while the student is enrolled at least half- submitted to the federal processor before January 1.
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AddITIoNAl INformATIoN
vISAS
BECHTEl INTErNATIoNAl CENTEr
In order to register as students, the University requires that all The Bechtel International Center is a meeting place for students
those who are not U.S. citizens or registered U.S. permanent and scholars from throughout the world and for Americans at
residents obtain and maintain an appropriate visa status for their Stanford who are interested in international affairs.
stay in the United States. The F-1 Student Visa is obtained with an
The International Center staff works closely with academic
I-20 Certificate of Eligibility which is issued by Stanford. The J-1 departments and other administrative offices on campus on issues
Exchange-Visitor visa is obtained with a DS-2019 which is issued unique to international students, such as immigration policy and
by Stanford or a sponsoring U.S. agency. Certificates of eligibility procedures, academic and financial difficulties, transactions with
are issued to international students who have accepted our offer foreign governments, English proficiency, housing, and adjustment
of admission, met the English language proficiency requirement, to life at Stanford. Many programs and services are offered to family
and verified sufficient financial resources for at least one academic members of international students and scholars. New international
year. Students who are on visas must maintain continuous, students are required to attend an orientation program offered by
full-time enrollment and are subject to U.S. immigration law the International Center during the week prior to Autumn Quarter.
covering such items as employment on and off campus, change
HouSING
of degree, transfer of school, and extension of stay. Additional These campus housing options are available to graduate students:
information on visas is sent to admitted students.
dormitory rooms, apartments, and cooperative houses. Single
INTErNATIoNAl APPlICANTS
students and students who are attending Stanford without their
ENGlISH ProfICIENCy
spouse, partner, or children are eligible for assignment to Single
International students enrolled at Stanford must be able to read Student Housing. Couple housing is available to students who
English with ease, understand rapid idiomatic English as used are married and to students who have a same-sex or opposite-
in lectures and group discussions, and express thoughts quickly sex domestic partner. Stanford defines a domestic partnership as
and clearly in spoken and written English. Admission is offered an established, long-term partnership with an exclusive mutual
only to students who are fully prepared in English or who have commitment in which the partners share the necessities of life
advanced intermediate proficiency in English that could be raised and ongoing responsibility for their common welfare. Students
to the required level by enrollment in a summer intensive English who have legally dependent children living with them and who
program.
are married, in a domestic partnership, or are single parents,
Stanford University offers a six-week Intensive English and are eligible for assignment to Student with Children Housing.
Academic Orientation Program in the summer for students who University housing is not provided for extended families, including
plan to begin graduate study in the Autumn Quarter. Further parents and siblings of students, nor childcare providers.
information about this program and an application form may
Approximately 54 percent of matriculated graduate students at
be obtained from the English for Foreign Students web site Stanford live in University housing; almost half of those students
at http://efs.stanford.edu. Applications must be submitted to who live in University housing are new graduate students.
English for Foreign Students by May 20.
New graduate students have a priority for assignment over
The English for Foreign Students Office administers an continuing graduate students, and are guaranteed housing if they
English placement test at the beginning of each quarter. This apply by the spring lottery deadline and are willing to live in any
test may be a required condition of admission for students whose residence. Since housing is a scarce resource, students should not
native language is not English. The test assesses the ability to expect to be offered housing for the duration of their studies.
understand, speak, and write American English, with particular After the first year, continuing matriculated graduate students are
emphasis on active speaking and writing. Results are evaluated in given priority for housing for a specified number of years based on
terms of the students’ intended academic programs at Stanford their academic degree program. Master’s students are given one
and the University’s requirements for that program. The results additional year of limited priority for housing. Doctoral students
of the test determine whether students will be required to take are given five additional years of limited priority for housing.
appropriate courses in English in addition to their academic Limited priority years are not cumulative, so students do not
courses. Completion of a degree program may be lengthened if receive additional years of limited priority for subsequent degrees.
English courses are required.
A student who completes a master’s program and then moves to
Students who hold teaching assistantships or who are enrolled a doctoral program receives four additional limited priority years
in a Ph.D. program that has a teaching requirement will be (the difference between the allocation for a master’s program and
evaluated in a separate test for oral communication in English. a doctoral program). Students who live in residences that are
A special English course for teaching assistants is available for open year-round and who remain in continuous occupancy in
students who are found to need additional language training their rooms or apartments may renew their contracts annually
before beginning their teaching assignments.
if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Students who live
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in residences that are open only during the academic year or
ComPuTEr rESourCES
who desire to change residences re-enter the lottery each year.
The Stanford University Network (SUNet) connects thousands
Currently, about 90% of continuing student applicants are of host computers, advanced workstations, and desktop and
assigned housing each year.
laptop computers in offices and student residences. SUNet
Rent rates are typically lower than in the surrounding also provides high-speed access to off-campus computers and
community and include utilities and coinless laundry. The networked services.
goals for graduate residences at Stanford are to provide an
Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information
environment conducive to studying, services, and resources that Resources (SULAIR) provides public clusters of computers
facilitate academic achievement, and a pluralistic community running Mac OSX and Windows XP, with a rich set of software
in which programs address individual needs and promote social that members of the Stanford community may use for course
interaction.
work, email, academic research, and other related purposes.
Sample housing rates for the 2009-10 academic year are Commercial or political use is prohibited. Public computers
available at http://housing.stanford.edu/tour/gradtour/rateschart. and study areas are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
html. See also the chart on page 12.
on the first floor of Meyer Library, in the Tresidder Union
The Community Housing Office assists students in locating computer cluster, and (for students living on campus) in regional
rooms, apartments, shared rentals, or houses in the Stanford area. clusters located in Escondido Village, Rains, and other graduate
Estimated monthly rents for off-campus unfurnished apartments residences.
(excluding utilities, transportation, furniture, and Internet
The second floor of Meyer Library offers additional public
charges) range from $1,000 for studio apartments to $2,000 for computers and study spaces; the multimedia studio for digital
two-bedroom apartments. Estimated monthly rents for houses video editing, image scanning, and other media production;
are $2,400 for two bedrooms and $3,200 for three bedrooms. poster printing services; and laptop and multimedia equipment
Additional information about housing assignment policies, checkout. Student consultants are available during scheduled
procedures and deadlines is available at http://housing.stanford.edu. hours to support these services and to answer technical questions.
fAmIly lIfE AT STANford
Resident Computing Consultants (RCCs) are available in the
residences to help students who live on campus.
Stanford is an expensive area in which to support a family.
For more information about SULAIR’s computer resources,
University fellowships and assistantships are intended to cover the see http://academiccomputing.stanford.edu.
expenses of the student; supplements are not available for family
support. Student loan programs may be used to meet family
offICE of ACCESSIBlE EduCATIoN (oAE)
expenses. Eligibility is based on financial need demonstrated The Office of Accessible Education coordinates services and
through a review of student and family expenses as well as family resources for students with documented disabilities, including
income and assets.
mobility impairments, learning disabilities, chronic illness,
While costs are high and financial support is limited, positive psychological disabilities, and sensory disabilities. The mission
aspects of family life at Stanford include campus housing and of the OAE is to provide disabled students equal access to all
childcare, excellent public schools, and services for student families. facets of university life: education, housing, opportunities for
STANford uNIvErSITy lIBrArIES
recreation, and extracurricular activities. To initiate services, a
student contacts the OAE directly and meets with a program
The Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information coordinator to determine what services and accommodations
Resources (SULAIR) include more than 30 libraries and will support the student’s disability-related needs. Students
programs. Stanford’s libraries have amassed collections of who are eligible for services are asked to submit professional
books, journals, scores, sound and video recordings, and printed documentation of their disabilities to the OAE. Services that may
reference works numbering more than 8.5 million volumes. The be made available include, but are not limited to, notetaking,
library collections include 33,900 current journals, 216,170 brailling, oral or sign language interpretation, stenocaptioning,
cartographic holdings, and 5.8 million microform holdings, as books on tape, extended time on examinations, and a distraction-
well as access to thousands of digital resources.
free room for taking examinations. The OAE also has available
Most of the materials in the collections are open and easily adaptive computer equipment in a workstation in Meyer Library.
accessible to students. Knowledgeable staff help students define their During the academic year, the OAE runs a golf cart service called
research and make use of SULAIR’s materials and technologies.
DisGo Carts for use by students with temporary or permanent
The Cecil H. Green Library holds the majority of research mobility impairments. For further information contact:
collections in the humanities and social sciences, as well as general
Office of Accessible Education
reference materials and periodicals. There are also specialized
563 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305-8540
libraries for students in areas ranging from art to education to
(650) 723-1066
science. Public computers are available in all libraries.
(650) 723-1067 (TDD)
For detailed information about the SULAIR collections, facilities,
(650) 725-5301 fax
and services, see http://library.stanford.edu.
http://stanford.edu/group/OAE
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PolICy STATEmENTS
For additional information and policies applicable to students, see the Stanford Bulletin at http://bulletin.stanford.edu.
NoNdISCrImINATIoN PolICy
Stanford University admits students of either sex and any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. Consistent with its obligations under the law,
it prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against students on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national and ethnic origin, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admis-
sions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. The following person has been designated
to handle inquiries regarding this policy: the Director of the Diversity and Access Office, Mariposa House, 585 Capistrano Way, Stanford University,
Stanford, CA 94305-8230; (650) 723-0755 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.opportunity@stanford.edu (email).
domESTIC PArTNErS PolICy
In October of 1990, Stanford University adopted a domestic partners policy. This policy, which implements the University’s nondiscrimination
policy, makes services that have historically been available to married students available on an equal basis to students with a same-sex or opposite-
sex domestic partner. These services include access to student housing, a courtesy card that provides access to University facilities, and the ability to
purchase medical care at Vaden Health Service. A domestic partnership is defined as an established long-term partnership with an exclusive mutual
commitment in which the partners share the necessities of life and ongoing responsibility for their common welfare.
TITlE IX of THE EduCATIoN AmENdmENTS of 1972
It is the policy of Stanford University to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and its regulations, which prohibit discrimination
on the basis of sex. The Title IX Compliance Officer is the Director of the Diversity Access Office and has been appointed to coordinate the
University’s efforts to comply with the law. Anyone who believes that, in some respect, Stanford is not in compliance with Title IX and its regulations
should contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, the Director of the Diversity Access Office, Mariposa House, 585 Capistrano Way, Stanford, CA
94305-8230, (650) 723-0755 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.opportunity@stanford.edu (email). Grievance procedures
to address complaints of discrimination on the basis of sex are set forth in the “Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure” in the Stanford Bulletin.
See also Administrative Guide Memo 23 at http://adminguide.stanford.edu/23.pdf.
TITlE vI of THE CIvIl rIGHTS ACT of 1964
It is the policy of Stanford University to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its regulations, which prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race, color, and national origin. The Title VI Compliance Officer is the Director of the Diversity and Access Office and has been appointed
to coordinate the University’s efforts to comply with the law. Anyone who believes that, in some respect, Stanford is not in compliance with Title VI
and its regulations should contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, Director of the Diversity and Access Office, Mariposa House, 585 Capistrano
Way, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-8230; (650) 723-0755 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.opportunity@
stanford.edu (email). Grievance procedures to address complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin are set forth in
the “Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure” in the Stanford Bulletin. See also Administrative Guide Memo 23 at http://adminguide.stanford.
edu/23.pdf.
rEHABIlITATIoN ACT of 1973
In its programs, activities, and employment, Stanford University does not discriminate on the basis of disability. An ADA/Section 504 Compliance
Officer has been appointed to coordinate the University’s efforts to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and regulations promulgated
thereunder prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. Anyone who believes that in some respect Stanford is not in compliance with the
Rehabilitation Act and its regulations should contact the ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer at the Diversity and Access Office, Mariposa House,
585 Capistrano Way, Stanford University, Stanford CA, 94305-8230, (650) 723-0755 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.
opportunity@stanford.edu (email).
AmErICANS wITH dISABIlITIES ACT
The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and provides for disabled people to have access to “full and equal enjoyment of
the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any place of public accommodation.” The ADA/Section 504 Compliance
Officer may be reached at the Diversity and Access Office, Mariposa House, 585 Capistrano Way, Stanford CA 94305-8230; (650) 723-0755 (voice),
(650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.opportunity@stanford.edu (email).
ACCrEdITATIoN
Stanford University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges. In addition, certain programs of the University have specialized accreditation. For information, contact the Office of the University
Registrar.
CAmPuS SECurITy
Stanford University complies with the Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Stanford’s policies and statistics
under this act are available at http://police.stanford.edu/safety-report.shtml, or for a paper copy contact the Stanford University Department of Public
Safety at (650) 723-9633.
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