Helpful Stanford Resources for Students and Postdocs
Helpful Stanford Resources for Students and Postdocs
These are not all-inclusive lists. Rather, these are helpful starting points for identifying relevant resources.
Academic and Professional Development
Help with common challenges such as note-taking and time management for all students.
Career planning and job search resources for all students.
Center for Teaching and Learning
Training and resources for instructors and TAs.
For graduate students writing their dissertation, thesis, or other projects.
Courses for all students for whom English is a second language.
A peer-learning program for graduate students consisting of instructional workshops followed by work sessions on topics related to graduate academics such as citation management, data presentation, and literature reviews.
A space for graduate students for focused work related to their research.
Haas Center for Public Service
Connecting all students with opportunities to serve local, national, and global communities.
Hume Center for Writing and Speaking
Resources and tutoring in oral and written communication for all students.
Technology support and resources for all students.
Office of Accessible Education
Academic and residential accommodations for all students with disabilities.
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Support for postdocs in all aspects of their training.
Stanford On & Off-Campus Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
A listing of experiential learning opportunities (ELOs) for undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs.
Tutoring, study halls, coaching and other resources for all students.
Vice Provost and Dean of Research
Resources for managing scholarly inquiry and research for all students.
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Professional development, fellowships, programs, and other resources for graduate students.
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Academic advising and planning, programs, funding, and other resources for undergraduates.
Campus Communities and Community Centers
Asian American Activities Center (A3C)
Resources, programming, and support for the Asian and Asian American Stanford community.
Resources and support for international students and scholars and their families.
Black Community Services Center (“The Black House”)
Resources, programming, and support for the Black community at Stanford.
Resources, programming, and support for the Chicano and Latino community at Stanford.
First-Gen and/or Low Income (FLI)
Support and resources for all FLI students.
Support and resources for graduate students.
Resources, programming, and support for the Jewish community at Stanford.
Resources, programming, and support for the global Muslim community at Stanford.
Native American Cultural Center
Resources, programming, and support for the Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawai’ian community at Stanford.
Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication (IBIC)
Resources and programming for all students to build communication and understanding across differences.
Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
Resources, programming, and support for the military-affiliated and veteran communities at Stanford.
Resources, programming, and support for all students of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Office for Religious and Spiritual Life
Guidance and support of spiritual and religious life in the Stanford community.
Resources for undocumented students.
Resources, programming, and support for all students around issues of gender, equity, identity, and justice.
Concerns and Grievances
Protected Identity Harm Reporting
For reporting and addressing an act of harm to an individual or community based on their identity.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)/Section 504 Grievance Procedure
For grievances alleging discrimination on the basis of disability or denial of accommodations and services.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975
For grievances alleging discrimination on the basis of age.
Grievance Resolution Procedure for Postdoctoral Scholars
For postdoc academic and non-academic grievances.
For reporting alleged incidents of interpersonal violence, harassment, and/or gender-based discrimination.
Student Academic Grievance Procedure
For student grievances alleging improper academic decision.
Stanford Bulletin student grievances summary page.
Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure
For student grievances that do not fall within other processes, including potential discrimination and harassment.
Health and Wellness
The Bridge Peer Counseling Center
Student-run peer counseling for all students.
CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and mental health services for all students.
Confidential Support Team (CST)
Counseling and consultation for those impacted by sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence.
Environmental Health and Safety
Health and safety information for all community members.
Help and resources when experiencing grief and loss.
Helpful resources about breastfeeding, including campus locations.
Mental Health Resources at Stanford
An overview of Stanford’s mental health and wellness resources for students.
Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) Care Program
Connects students to local Muslim-identifying therapists.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Resource for all community members regardless of personal beliefs.
Recreation, fitness, and wellness information for the Stanford community.
Resources for community impacted by interpersonal violence, harassment, and gender-based discrimination.
Student medical health services and preventative counseling.
Resources and programs to promote student wellbeing and flourishing.
Health and wellness resources for students across all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
University-wide compliance with federal, state, and local regulations about non-discrimination and disability access.
Stanford news, resources, and events related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Resources for H&S faculty, graduate students, and prospective graduate students.
IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access in a Learning Environment)
President’s initiative on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in research, recruitment, education, and engagement.
Office of Accessible Education
Support and resources for all students with disabilities.
Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication (IBIC)
Resources and programming to build communication and understanding across differences at Stanford.
VPGE resources to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education.
Financial Resources
Information for graduate students about funding and financial aid.
Financial Aid Undergraduate Basics
Information for undergraduate students about financial aid.
Helpful information for all students, including estimated cost of attendance.
Financial Assistance Programs for Postdoctoral Scholars
Funding for postdocs facing financially challenging situations.
Graduate Student Support Funding
Funding for graduate students facing financially challenging situations.
Resources to equip all students to make informed financial decisions.
Information for all students about their student accounts, payroll deduction, and other financial topics.
Financial assistance for FLI undergraduates with unexpected financial challenges and opportunities related to their academic or professional development.
University Policies
Policies and guidelines for non-research university activities, including undergraduate and graduate student employment.
Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures
University policies and information related to graduate student academic progress.
University policies and guidelines related to research.
Official catalog of courses, degrees, policies, and degree requirements.
University-wide policy documents
Helpful list of university-wide policies and guidelines.
