Second-Round Housing Application Period: Apply Between May 10-27

By Katy Adams

Tags: Academics, Community, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

To our Confirmed Undergraduate & Graduate Students:
Second-Round Housing Application Period: Apply Between May 10-27

If you're a residential student, don't forget to apply for housing to stay on-campus this Summer Quarter. If you have not already applied for housing, the Second-Round application period begins Friday, May 10 and will continue through Monday, May 27. While housing is no longer guaranteed at this stage, Stanford Summer Session students will have a high priority for room assignments. Please refer to the Stanford Summer Housing website for more information.

Billing Updates

By Katy Adams

Tags: Academics, High School Summer College, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

The Summer Session office has received a large number of inquiries concerning billing. The following is a list of a few helpful resources that explain the billing and paying process. Our office will also send out more detailed information in a couple of weeks via email to students confirmed in our program.

Summer Quarter at Stanford: Two Former Undergraduate Students Share their Experiences with Jess Matthews

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Community, Special Features, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

Former Undergraduate, MacKenzie Ward, on Balancing Challenging Academics & Creative Downtime

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Community, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

Former Undergraduate, Wangui Kariuki, Shares Insight & Advice for Prospective Students

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Achievements, Community, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Student Achievements, Undergraduates and Graduates

"Never settle." Wangui Wangui Kariuki is a young woman full of life, brimming with energy, and determination. A former Stanford Summer Session undergraduate student shares with me and future students, what impact Stanford had on her and what advice she has for them. Good luck, Wangui, for whichever path you pave for yourself.

Guest Student Reflection: Ms. Wangui Wangui Kariuki

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Achievements, Community, Special Features, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Student Achievements, Undergraduates and Graduates

We're Hiring! 2013 Summer Residence Staff Positions

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Community, High School Summer College, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

Every year, students come to Stanford Summer Session to sharpen their minds academically, to be immersed in college life, and to create experiences that last a lifetime. Learn more about how you can make a difference this summer for a student.

Apply for a residence staff position and become a Summer Resident Assistant or a Summer College Mentor. You'll be able to:

• Earn hourly pay, room, and board
• Strengthen your leadership and management skills
• Integrate your work  schedule with your other summer commitments

Online Applications Open: Summer Quarter 2013

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, High School Summer College, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

Our online applications opened yesterday and we are excited to see the many applications that are in progress and underway. If you haven't created an account to apply yet, we encourage you to create one today and begin your application!

Stanford Remains in their Hearts & Minds

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Community, High School Summer College, Stanford Summer Session, Undergraduates and Graduates

And every once in a while, former students keep in touch with us and remind us of how talented and creative they are. Here is a video clip from our students who attended Stanford Summer Session this past Summer Quarter:

Credit: Mads Balsig Nielsen, EJ Fitzpatrick, Adrian Carabias Barroso, Luca Jardim, Alexandre Alvares, Oscar Fonseca, Dhruv Patel.

Honoring Former Stanford University President Richard Lyman

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Community, Undergraduates and Graduates

Stanford University honored the life of former President Richard Lyman October 2, 2012. He was celebrated for his commitment to the university, his love of family and his courage in tumultuous times. He was 88 when he died on May 27, 2012 (Via Stanford University News).