Applications are now open!
Residential space is limited. The deadline for Early Decision is December 15.
Graduate students
STANFORD SUMMER SESSION
Summer Session offers the only opportunity to be a visiting Stanford student.
Dates
Our 8-week program runs June 20–August 16, 2026. It's Stanford's summer quarter.
Cost
Tuition starts at $4,831 for students who commute. For students who take a full-time course load and live on campus with a meal plan, costs start at $18,771.
Workload
Students who commute must take a minimum of 3 units. Students who live on campus must take a minimum of 8.
What's it like to study here?
"Studying at Stanford is special because of the professors, the peer group, and in class discussions with them."
Ratna Chandra
Graduate Student
Stanford Summer Session 2024
Application requirements
As part of the application, you will be asked to supply: transcripts and proof of English proficiency (if necessary).
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend Summer Session at Stanford as a graduate student, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
- Have graduated or have completed your requirements from your university or post-secondary institution.
"All corners of the world"
"The thing that makes studying at Stanford special is the diversity of people you can meet that come from all corners of the world living together—different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds."
Clara Treguier
Graduate Student
Stanford Summer Session 2024