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Welcome Stanford Graduate Student!

If you have a question but don't know what office to contact for assistance, make your first stop the Graduate Student Information Center. This center is in operation during the opening month of school from Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, September 28, 2007. The center provides general information about administrative, academic, and student life issues. If we don't know the answer to your question, we will contact the appropriate department and obtain the information for you or put you in touch with the best resource. We are here to make the opening days of autumn term a little easier for you.

In addition to helpful information, the center offers:
* Telephones for free local calls.
* Computers connected to Axess (Stanford's online administrative system) and the web.
* Maps of the campus.
* Pamphlets on Stanford, government, and community resources.
* A copier and fax machine.

Contact Us | Welcome/Orientation Info | Academic Calendar | Online Resources

CONTACT US
Open: Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, September 28, 2007
Center Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: Graduate Community Center (GCC), 2nd floor, Bogota Room 212
750 Escondido Rd., Stanford, CA 94305
- Map -
Phone: (650) 723-5155
Fax: (650) 736-7070
E-mail: graduateinfo@stanford.edu
 

WELCOME & ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Check out "The Graduate Student" on You Tube
and see what we're trying to help you avoid!

Graduate Student Information Center
Graduate Community Center (EV), 2nd Floor,
Open weekdays September 4 - 28, 9am - 5pm
Phone: (650) 723-5155
E-mail: graduateinfo@stanford.edu
Web: http://www.stanford.edu/group/glo/gsic.html

Saturday, September 15:

Shopping Express (10am-10pm, every 45 minutes)
Pick up everything you need at the San Antonio Shopping Center, by visiting stores like Target, Safeway, Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's, and many more! Schedule available at http://transportation.stanford.edu

Trivia Event at the 750, 8pm to midnight
Come to the 750 Pub for dinner and drink specials and be sure to play the Stanford Trivia Game to win some great prizes!

Football vs. San Jose State, 7pm -- at Stanford Stadium -- students are free!

Sunday, September 16:

Climbing Wall (1:30-4:30pm)
Check out the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation! The climbing wall will be open to graduate students only, and instructors will be on hand to provide instruction if you don't know how to climb! Learn about club and intramural sports, PE classes, and facility offerings from recreation staff. Also check out the awesome workout facilities in the same building! Please wear athletic attire, and be sure to tell the front desk you are a new graduate student if you don't have your Stanford ID card (usually needed to get in).

Sunday, September 16:

Shopping Express (10am-10pm, every 45 minutes), see http://transportation.stanford.edu

Residence Events begin
On-campus students, it's time to meet your CA's! Watch for email and fliers with more information - expect food and good company!

Men's Soccer vs. San Francisco, 7pm at Maloney Field

Monday, September 17:

Shopping Express (3-9pm, every 45 minutes), see http://transportation.stanford.edu

Grad School 101, Havana Room, Graduate Community Center
2pm and 8pm (identical sessions)
A panel of current Stanford grad students will answer your questions and tell you what life at Stanford is really like! Refreshments will be served.

Student Organization Receptions, 6-8pm
Come and get to know some of the most active graduate student organizations on campus. Refreshments will be served.
Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), Nairobi Room, GCC

Tuesday, September 18:

Bike Registration, 10am-3pm, White Plaza
A must for anyone who plans to ride around campus!

Grad School 101, Havana Room, Graduate Community Center
2pm and 8pm (identical sessions)
A panel of current Stanford grad students will answer your questions and tell you what life at Stanford is really like! Refreshments will be served.

Student Organization Receptions, 3-5pm
Graduate Student Council (GSC), Nairobi Room, GCC
Asian American Graduate Student Association (AAGSA), Havana Room, GCC

Student Organization Receptions, 6-8pm
Persian Student Association (PSA), Nairobi Room, GCC
Stanford Triathlon Team, Havana Room, GCC

Comedy Night at the 750 Pub, 9pm
Come to the Graduate Community Center and sit back and enjoy a night of comedy as professional comedians perform for your entertainment!

Wednesday, September 19:

Bike Registration, 10am-3pm, White Plaza (grad students only)

Community Center Open Houses, 2-4pm
Drop in and meet the staff and learn about the services available at the Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano, Asian American Activities Center, Native American Cultural Center and the Women's Community Center.

Welcome BBQ
Wednesday, Setpember 19, 6-8pm, Chuck Taylor Grove
Come meet your classmates as well as the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Tickets are $10 and can be bought at the Graduate Student Information Center at the Graduate Community Center (750 Escondido Road).

Student Organization Receptions, 9-11pm [NEW DATE & TIME]
Graudate InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Havana Room, GCC
Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford (ACSSS), Nairobi Room, GCC

Thursday, September 20:

Bike Registration, 10am-3pm, White Plaza

President's Reception, 3:30-5:00pm, President Hennessy's House
Catch a shuttle from either Tresidder Student Union or the Graduate Community Center to the President's House. Refreshments will be served.

Student Organization Reception, 9-11pm
Graduate InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IV Grad), Havana Room, GCC

Friday, September 21:

Teaching at Stanford: An Orientation for Teaching Assistants
Teaching Center-Science and Engineering Quad Building, Room 200.
CTL Fall Orientation, Friday, September 21, 8am - 12pm
Phone: (650) 723-1326
Web: http://ctl.stanford.edu

Bike Registration, 10am-3pm, White Plaza (10am-Noon: grad students only)

GOALIE (Gradaute Orientation Activity, Lunch and Informational Event)
Canfield Courtyard (between Meyer Library and the Law School), Noon - 2pm

A welcome event for all graduate students. Lunch will be served at noon. Many University offices and student organizations will provide information about their services and activities. It will also be a great time to meet other graduate students. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Program Board (GSPB).

Men's Soccer vs. Princeton, 7:30pm, Maloney Field

Saturday, September 22:

Shopping Express (10am-4pm, every 45 minutes), see http://transportation.stanford.edu

Football vs. Oregon , 7pm -- at Stanford Stadium -- student are free!

Tuesday, September 25:

Grand Opening of the Old Union, Noon-1pm
Come celebrate the opening of the "New" Old Union -- the home of the Graduate Student Council, the ASSU and many other student organizations.

LGBT Community Resources Center Open House, 1-2pm
Firetruck House, 2nd floor (433 Santa Teresa)
Drop-in and meet the staff and students and learn about their services.

Wednesday, September 26:

Spouse/Partner Reception, 6-8pm, Havana Room, Graduate Community Center
Welcome to Stanford spouses, partners and families! Come meet one another and learn about the programs and resources available to you.

Friday, November 5: [NOTE: previously advertised for Sept. 28]

Welcome Back Party
New and returning students are invited to dance and mingle at the Hacienda Commons in Rains. Proof of age ID required for beer and wine.

General:

Bechtel International Center, September 17-21
422 Lagunita Drive
Phone: (650) 723-1831
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am - 5pm
E-mail (foreign student services): visa@stanford.edu
Web: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter

The Bechtel International Center staff can assist you in your transition to Stanford and the United States. They offer information regarding visas, workshops, orientation presentations and other events for international students.

 
 
 

STANFORD ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007 - 2008 -- AUTUMN QUARTER
Date Event
August 20 (Mon) Axess opens for course enrollment.
August 27 (Mon) Law School regular instruction begins for 1st-year students.
September 4 (Tue) Law School regular instruction begins for 2nd/3rd-year students.
September 17-21 International Student Orientation
September 21 (Fri) GOALIE
September 24 (Mon) Instruction begins
September 26 (Tues) Spouse and Partner Reception 6–8 pm
October 7 (Sun) Study list deadline.
October 14 (Sun) Add deadline (courses or units)
October 21 (Sun) Drop deadline (courses or units); last day for tuition reassessment for dropped courses or units
November 4 (Sun) Change of grading basis deadline
November 18 (Sun) Course withdrawal deadline
November 19-23 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
December 2-8 Last opportunity to arrange Incomplete in a course, at last class
December 8-17 Law School examinations for 2nd/3rd-year students
December 10-14 End-Quarter examinations

IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES

Graduate Student Handbook - a compendium of information about University policies, requirements, and resources relevant to all Stanford graduate students.

Student Information - a directory of academic information, campus resources, research information, residential life, and student activities.

Graduate Student Council - the graduate student government web site with announcements, upcoming events, useful links, a list of area dentists, and other information pertinent to graduate students.

Graduate Student Programming Board - a student-run organization that sponsors events for all graduate students campus-wide.

Resources for Graduate Students and Their Advisors - a comprehensive list of academic and personal resources to assist you throughout your Stanford career.

There are a number of programs and offices on campus that relate to an array of interests and needs. The Vice Provost for Student Affairs is the administrative home for many of these programs, with the respective information and links available on their website.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education is dedicated to enhancing the quality of graduate education at Stanford University. VPGE staff work collaboratively throughout the University, providing academic leadership and resources on several fronts, such as facilitating interaction and innovation in graduate education across the schools within Stanford University, promoting best practices in diversifying the graduate student population, and experimenting with interdisciplinary initiatives that offer new learning opportunities for graduate students.

OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Registration and Course Enrollment

Registrar's Office
630 Serra Street, Suite 120
Stanford, CA 94305-6032
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
Phone: (650) 723-2041
Fax: (650) 725-7248
E-mail: registrar@stanford.edu
Web: http://registrar.stanford.edu

Update Address and Telephone Numbers
Update your contact information on Axess axess.stanford.edu as soon as possible after your arrival on campus.

Privacy of Directory Information
The University's policy on the confidentiality of student records conforms to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and is explained in detail in the Stanford Bulletin. You may use Axess to select privacy for your directory information and to select which elements of your directory information you wish to remain public.

Stanford ID Card
New students received information and an application form for an ID card in the Guide for New Graduate Students. To avoid long lines, we recommend that you complete the application form, attach your photo, and submit to the Stanford Card Office. Alternatively, you can have your ID card made after you arrive on campus at the ID Card Office
632 Serra St (Cashier’s Office)
Open Monday–Friday, 8am – 5pm
- (closed 2nd Tuesday of each month)
For more information, call (650) 498-CARD.

Spouse/Partner Courtesy Card
If you are married or have a domestic partner (same or opposite sex) s/he is eligible for a courtesy identification card which enables use of certain campus services in the quarters for which you are registered.

Quarter Time Schedule and the Stanford Bulletin
The printed versions of the Time Schedule and the Bulletin are available to registered students at the Old Union Building. You must present your Stanford ID card to obtain the publications. The Time Schedule is available through AXESS: axess.stanford.edu.

Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services
632 Serra Street, Suite 150
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
Phone: (650) 723-2181
Fax: (650) 725-0310
HelpSU: HelpSU.stanford.edu (select category: student services, type: University Bill/Student Account) -- please include your SU ID number and a phone number you can be reached at M -F, 8am -5 pm and an email address
Web: fingate.stanford.edu/students/

Pay your bill on line at Stanford ePay

Financial Aid Office
355 Galvez Street
Phone: (650) 723-3058
E-mail: financialaid@stanford.edu
Web:http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/graduate/index.html

Banking

During the first few days of Autumn Quarter, representatives of various banks will be on campus. The following is a list of banking institutions with offices on the Stanford campus. Each also has an ATM machine at Tresidder Union.

Bank of America
395 Quarry Road, (650) 324-4433
Stanford Shopping Center, (650) 853-5819

Stanford Federal Credit Union
Tresidder Union, (650) 725-1000
694 Pampas Lane, (650) 725-1000
http://www.sfcu.org

Wells Fargo Bank
Tresidder Union, (650) 855-7639
600 Quarry Road, Stanford Barn, (650) 855-7616
500 Stanford Shopping Center, ATM Only
http://www.wellsfargo.com

Communications

Mail and Packages
Until you acquire a permanent address at Stanford, you may have letters (no packages or boxes) sent to you in care of your academic department as follows:
Your Name
C/O Department of _______________
Stanford, CA. 94305
Boxes and packages should be shipped to arrive after you have moved into your permanent residence. Some popular shipping companies offer a "hold for pickup" service.

Cable TV Service
Looking for the broadest selection of educational and entertainment programming on campus? STV (Stanford Television) is your ticket! STV, the University's cable TV service, offers a wide variety of commercial viewing options right in your own room.

You can sign up for service for your room or apartment when you arrive on campus. Beginning in mid-September, a special satellite office will operate from the Forum Room in Meyer Library. Dates and hours of operation are also available at the Graduate Student Information Center in the Graduate Community Center (750 Escondido Rd). For more information, see the Information Technology Student Services' web site: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/itss/

Off-Campus Telephone, Cable TV,
and High-Speed Internet Service

AT&T
Residential Customer Phone Service: (800) 310-2355
Quickservice automated system: (800) 241-3000
http://www.att.com

Long Distance Calls
Off campus, you may choose any long distance carrier that serves California. A Bell Tolls, http://www.abtolls.com offers impartial comparisons of long distance rates.

COMCAST
For High-Speed Internet: (888) 262-6300
For Cable: (800) 945-2288
http://www.comcast.com

Transportation

Arriving at Stanford
Stanford University makes no representation regarding any companies or services listed in this section.

Driving
To get to the campus:

  • From U.S. 101: Take the Embarcadero Road exit and drive about two miles. After crossing El Camino Real, Embarcadero Road becomes Galvez Street. This is the entrance to the Stanford campus. Get in the left lane and proceed to Campus Drive. This is the main street that circles the campus.

  • From Interstate 280: Take Alpine Road east and make a right onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Campus Drive.
Call your residence office or the Graduate Student Information Center to ask for driving directions to a specific building.

Campus Bicycle Coordinator
Stanford has a full-time Bicycle Program Coordinator on staff. Call (650) 725-BIKE if you have questions on bicycling at Stanford or e-mail:
bike-information@stanford.edu.

Marguerite Bus System
Stanford's free shuttles, called the Marguerite, are open to the public, no ID required. The buses will take you all around campus and to shopping in local communities. Everything you need to know about the different Marguerite lines, including downloadable schedules, is on the Marguerite web page at: http://transportation.stanford.edu/

Parking Permits
Parking and Transportation Services sells parking permits for resident and non-resident students. Avoid long lines in September and October. Purchase your parking permit in one of the following ways:

  • You can purchase your permit online at: https://fops-cf.stanford.edu/pats/transportation/parking_info/Login.cfm
  • Download an application from http://transportation.stanford.edu/maps forms_apps/MapsForms.shtml, complete it, and mail to Parking and Transportation Services, 340 Bonair Siding, Stanford, CA. 94305. Allow two weeks for receipt of your permit.

    Health Care

    Vaden Student Health Service
    870 Campus Drive
    Vaden Student Health Service is open year-round and nearly all services are free to registered students.

    • Housing

    Housing Assignment Services (HAS)/On-Campus Housing
    630 Serra Street, Suite 110
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
    Phone: (650) 725-2810
    Fax: (650) 725-2954
    E-mail: housingassignments@lists.stanford.edu
    Web: http://housing.stanford.edu

    Residence Offices

    Community Housing Services (Off-Campus Housing)
    630 Serra Street, Suite 110
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
    Phone: (650) 723-3906
    E-mail: communityhousing@lists.stanford.edu

    Short-Term Housing
    If you arrive early or need housing for a friend or relative, check the list of local hotels and motels at: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/chs/campus/looking/shorterm.html

    On-Campus Telephone & Cable Services

    Stanford University Communication and Networking Services provide on-campus telephone and cable TV service.

    Student Telephone and Cable TV
    195 Forsythe Hall
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - noon and 1pm - 4:30pm
    Phone: (650) 725-HELP
    Fax: (650) 725-8108
    E-mail: Submit HelpSU form, see website
    Web: http://www.stanford.edu/services/telephone/students/rates.html


    Short-Term Voice Mail
    Stanford University Communication and Networking Services provides Short-Term Voice Mail service for a modest fee for students without their own telephone line. When you subscribe to Short-Term Voice Mail, you receive your own mailbox with a dedicated telephone number and the ability to record a personal greeting. You can then give your mailbox phone number out to anyone who needs to leave you a personal message. You can retrieve messages from any on- or off-campus telephone any time of the day or night.

    Telephone Service
    Telephone service allows you to:

  • Place unlimited calls to campus locations and to locations within the local area (approximately a 12-mile radius from campus).
  • Place calls to locations outside the local area, using long distance service.
  • Receive calls from anywhere in the world.

    Airport Transportation

    Buses and airport shuttle serve the San Francisco and San Jose airports companies. Taxis are also available.

    From San Francisco Airport

    Bayporter Express
    Phone: (415) 467-1800 or (877) 467-1800 (toll free)

    South Bay Airport Shuttle
    Phone: (800) 548-4664

    Super Shuttle
    Phone: (650) 558-8500
    http://www.supershuttle.com

    Sam Trans Bus (public transportation)
    Phone: (800) 660-4287
    http://www.samtrans.com

    * New train service to SFO Airport *
    From Millbrae station, you can take a BART train to and from the San Francisco International Airport. The Millbrae station is also a hub for Caltrain and SamTrans buslines, both of which go to Stanford.
    http://www.caltrain.com

    From San Jose Airport

    South Bay Airport Shuttle
    Phone: (408) 225-4444

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
    (public transportation)
    Phone: (800) 894-9908
    http://www.vta.org

    On-Campus Transportation

    Parking and Transportation Services
    340 Bonair Siding
    Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. P 5:00 p.m.
    Phone: (650) 723-9362
    Fax: (650) 724-8676
    E-mail: transportation@stanford.edu
    http://transportation.stanford.edu


    Bicycling Resources
    Whether biking recreationally or commuting to work or class, the Parking and Transportation Services office can help you with:

  • Bike registration
  • Bike maps, route planning
  • Bike shop listings and discount coupons for bike safety accessories at local bike shops
  • Clothes lockers and bike storage rentals and location of shower facilities

    Recreation

    The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation
    Arrillaga Family Sports Center
    http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pe/

    Student Resources

    Associate Students of Stanford (ASSU)
    ASSU is the student government at Stanford.
    http://assu.stanford.edu

    Graduate Student Council (GSC)
    The GSC is elected each spring from various districts of the graduate population and is also open to any graduate student who wishes to join. It hosts event for all graduate students, advocates for graduate students on issues such as housing and health care, allocates student fee money to graduate student organizations, and provides services for all graduate students.
    http://gsc.stanford.edu

    Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB)
    The GSPB seeks to enhance the quality of life for graduate students. It sponsors large and small social events, as well as educational and informational activities such as the GOALIE orientation event in September.
    http://www.stanford.edu/group/gspb

    Graduate Life Office (GLO)
    Graduate Community Center at 750 Escondido Rd. and at
    859 Escondido Road - Map
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
    Phone: (650) 736-7078 (GCC)
    Phone: (650) 723-1171 (EV)
    24-hr Pager: (650) 723-8222 ext. 25085
    Web: http://glo.stanford.edu

    The Graduate Life Office is a division of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Three full-time staff administer the residence program for graduate students, plan welcome and on-going activities for students and student families, and serve as a resource and support for students who may experience personal difficulties. GLO advises the Graduate Student Programming Board and runs the Graduate Student Information Center.

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