Academic Schedule

There are four 10-week quarters each year:

• Autumn (late September to December)
• Winter (January to March)
• Spring (April to June)
• Summer (late June to August)
  Most students typically take Summer Quarter off from studies.

Students take an average load of 15 units per quarter (most classes are 3 to 5 units). Many students use the first two weeks of a quarter as a "shopping period" by attending many classes, then choosing favorites before the registration deadline.

Related information:

The academic calendar: dates and deadlines

The Stanford Bulletin (available as downloadable PDF documents)