Stanford Graduate Student Handbook

Stanford
Graduate Student
Handbook

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

This Handbook is a compendium of information about Stanford University policies, requirements, and resources relevant to all Stanford graduate students irrespective of their school, department, or program affiliation.

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Additional Introductory Topics:

About each section

Welcome from the President of Stanford University

Acknowledgements

See also:

Resources for Graduate Students and their Advisors

Table of Contents Section 1: Academic Programs, Requirements and Policies
Programs of Instruction General Requirements Admission to Graduate Study English Language Requirements for Foreign Students Degree Requirements Registration Requirements Residency Policy Credit for Graduate Work Done Elsewhere Minimum Progress Requirements Procedures for Registration Registration Process/Axess Tuition	Registration Procedures [continued] Leaves of Absence Description Medical, Maternity and Paternity Leaves Alternative Strategies Cautions Refund of Tuition and Other Fees Reapplication/Reinstatement Change of Degree Programs Graduation Quarter Conferral of Degrees Finances Financial Aid Office Taxes Assistantships Additional Earnings While on Stanford Support Loans Procedures for Paying and Billing Students
Section 2: Student Life
Graduate Life Office Living Expenses Housing Housing Assignment Services Living on Campus Cable Television Graduate Housing Directory Off-Campus Housing Furniture and Household Items Renting Furnishings Buying Furnishings Storage Dining Options Cooking at Home University Dining Services (UDS) Co-Ops and Self-Ops Eating Clubs Tresidder Memorial Union Snack Bars and Restaurants Family Life Escondido Family Fund Child Care The WorkLife Office Campus Child Care Centers Nursery Schools After-School Care Child Care Scholarship Public Schools Public Library Domestic Partners Spouse/Partner Courtesy Cards Educational Opportunities for Spouses and Domestic Partners Bechtel International Center Stanford Continuing Studies Program Palo Alto Adult School Foothill College Palo Alto Art Center Employment for Spouses and Domestic Partners Domestic Violence On-Campus Resources Off-Campus Resources Communications Mail Departmental Mail Boxes Interdepartmental Mail P.O. Box Rental U.S. Post Office United Parcel Service (UPS) Telephone Fax Stanford Card Health Concerns Vaden Student Health Center Primary Medical Care Health Promotion Services Counseling and Psychological Services Health Insurance	Transportation and Parking Parking Program Alternatives to driving Marguerite Shuttle Commute Club/Clean Air Cash Bicycling Public Transit Carpooling Vanpooling Car Rentals Guaranteed Ride Home Resource Conservation Housing Energy Conservation Center Campus Safety Department of Public Safety Emergencies Special Services Unit Operation Identification Bike Registration Fire Marshal Lost and Found Safe Travel at Night SURE Escort Service Suggested Travel Routes Self-Defense Earthquake Preparedness Emergency Operation Center Religious Activities Memorial Church/ Stanford Associated Ministries Athletics and Recreation Recreation P.E. Classes Club Sports Intramural Sports Athletic Facilities Local Attractions On Campus Off Campus Campus Events, Student Organizations, and Community Centers Visiting Scholars Dean of Students Tresidder Ticket Office Student Organizations Office of Student Activities Graduate Student Programming Board Student Community Centers Student Participation in University Governance Committees Associated Students of Stanford University
Section 3: Important University Policies
Policies Related to Personal Conduct
Fundamental Standard Policy on Sexual Harassment	Policy on Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Survivor Strategy
Guidelines for Good Practices in the Graduate Student-Faculty Advisor Relationship
Academic Policies
Honor Code Student Academic Grievance Procedures Academic Authorship Openness in Research Research Misconduct Relationships between Students and Outside Companies Principles of Health and Safety at Stanford	Administrative Panels Human Subjects in Research Review of Animal Experimentation Biosafety Radiological Safety Intellectual Property Patents Copyrights Royalty Sharing Computer and Network Usage
Other Policies Childbirth Policy for Women Graduate Students at Stanford University Graduate Student Affirmative Action Americans with Disabilities Act/ Rehabilitation Act
Section 4: University Resources and Publications
Bechtel International Center International Student Visas Stanford Bookstore Career Development Center Center for Teaching and Learning Computing Resources and Support Services Computer Clusters In-Room Network Connections Resident Computer Coordinators Leland Systems Computerized Classrooms Electronic Mail Connecting to SUNet from Off Campus Communications Software for SUNet Connections Purchasing Hardware and Software	Office of Accessible Education Haas Center for Public Service Stanford University Libraries Vaden Student Health Center University Ombuds Office Tresidder Memorial Union Services Within Schools Graduate School of Business School of Earth Sciences School of Education School of Engineering School of Humanities & Sciences Law School School of Medicine Publications of General Interest
Index and Appendices
INDEX Appendix A: Map of Escondido Village Appendix B: Map of Rains Houses [pdf file] Appendix C: Searchable Campus Map Appendix D: Map of Stanford University Libraries
© 2001 Leland Stanford Jr. University Board of Trustees. All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Additional Introductory Topics:

See also:

Table of Contents

Section 1: Academic Programs, Requirements and Policies

Section 2: Student Life

Section 3: Important University Policies

Policies Related to Personal Conduct

Academic Policies

Other Policies

Section 4: University Resources and Publications

Index and Appendices

Section 1:
Academic Programs, Requirements and Policies

Section 2:
Student Life

Section 3:
Important University Policies

Section 4:
University Resources and Publications