Undergraduate Advising and Research
Director: Julie Lythcott-Haims
Program Office: Sweet Hall, first floor
Phone: (650) 723-2426
Fax: (650) 725-1436
Web Site: http://ual.stanford.edu
Email: vpue-advising@stanford.edu, vpue-research@stanford.edu
Appointments: (650) 723-2426
The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) helps students realize the full intellectual richness of undergraduate life at Stanford. UAR advisers work directly with students in one-on-one interactions to help them develop their scholarly interests before and after they declare a major, overcome obstacles to their academic success, immerse themselves in their chosen fields, engage with faculty, take advantage of academic opportunities and resources outside their major departments, and, for some students, to prepare for post-baccalaureate study.
The UAR staff includes professional advisers in Sweet Hall, academic directors (ADs) in Florence Moore, Freshman-Sophomore College, Lagunita, Roble, Stern, Toyon, and Wilbur residence halls, Grove-Lasuen, and the Athletic Academic Resource Center. Freshmen are assigned to academic advisers (faculty and academic staff) according to their preliminary academic interest and residence. The academic directors associated with the residences and athletics and UAR advisers complement the role of the assigned advisers with a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum; they advise students broadly on their courses of study and long term goals. Some freshmen receive enhanced academic support through participation in Expanded Advising Programs (EAP).
UAR services include:
- assistance with curriculum planning, including overseas studies
- consultation on choosing a major
- advice on integrating research into an undergraduate program of study
- support for students considering and applying for merit-based scholarships and national fellowships
- practical advice on how to prepare for and apply to graduate and professional schools
- academic and personal advising related to academic performance
- guidance on policies and procedures concerning academic standing
- assistance with interpretation and application of academic rules and regulations
- use of the resource library and membership on email lists
- referrals to campus tutoring resources and counseling offices



