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.

John Robichaux on Academics & College Life: High School Summer College

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Community, High School Summer College, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session

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.

A Community

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Community

Recently, the fourth Annual National Educator Conference was held in San Diego and it was focused on creating safe, supportive, and inclusive schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. 

Once here at Stanford Summer Session, we entrust in our community of administrators, faculty, and students to respect and support each and every one in the community. We instill excellence in academics. But it is also excellence in life that is significant - How we interact with others day-to-day, the actions that we make, and the motivation to act with mindfulness and kindness matters.

Why Apply to High School Summer College?

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Achievements, Community, High School Summer College, Special Features, Stanford, Stanford Summer Session, Student Achievements

Still debating about why you should apply to High School Summer College? In addition to learning more from our website, we welcome you to watch our live TV coverage with NBC Bay Area in the recent past featuring a former Summer College and Jess Matthews of Stanford Summer Session.

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

Introducing Stanford Horizon Scholars

By XuanThu Pham

Tags: Academics, Community, High School Summer College, Stanford Summer Session

Stanford Summer Session and High School Summer College are excited to invite applications for the inaugural class of Stanford Horizon Scholars.

Each year, Stanford Summer Session already invites over a hundred of the Bay Area's top high school students to attend High School Summer College, earning Stanford University college credit as commuting students. 

Now, through the Horizon Scholars Program, 15 local high-achieving, low-income high school students will have the possibility to attend Stanford Summer Session as commuting students at little or no cost. In addition to a special financial aid package, Horizon Scholars will have access to special programming during the Summer Quarter and at quarterly events throughout the rest of the year. 

The Horizon Scholars program represents our ongoing commitment to attracting the world's strongest secondary school students as well as our commitment to improving college access to students in the Bay Area. 

Who Should Apply to the Horizon Scholars Program?

Consider applying to the Horizon Scholars Program if you or an exceptional high school student you know are:

• Eligible to attend High School Summer College as a commuter
• A permanent resident of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Alameda county
• Eligible for free or reduced lunch 
• Ready to take on the challenges of High School Summer College at Stanford

There is no application fee for students eligible for the program. 

When & How to Apply

Applications open Monday, January 7, 2013. Students must start working on their online applications by no later than Thursday, March 28, 2013 and complete them by Monday, April 1, 2013. Notification of acceptance to the Horizon Scholars Program will be made April 15, 2013.