Admission News
Stanford Earns Top Grade for Sustainability
September 25, 2008
Stanford was recently recognized as the only college in California and one of just 15 colleges and universities to earn an A- grade in the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card. Responding to interest from students applying to college, GreenReportCard.org provides the first comprehensive college sustainability selection tool for high school students with an interest in the environment and who are considering colleges in the U.S. and Canada.
Stanford Announces Fall Travel Schedule
August 22, 2008
Admission officers will travel this fall along with our colleagues from Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Under the banner Exploring College Options, these five institutions will visit more than 70 cities across the U.S., hosting receptions for prospective students and breakfasts for college counselors. Please visit the STANFORD IN YOUR AREA page for more detailed information.
Undergraduate Application for Admission Now Live
July 30, 2008
The Stanford University undergraduate application for admission for the fall of 2009 is now live. Although the Restrictive Early Action deadline is not until November 1 and the Regular Decision deadline is not until January 1, students interested in applying to enter in the fall of 2009 could begin completing their applications as of July 1. The Common Application serves as the sole application for admission. Applicants are also required to complete the Stanford Supplement to the Common Application; both forms can be found on the Common Application website and must be submitted online. Apply now »
Stanford Announces Substantial Enhancements to Financial Aid Program
July 30, 2008
Stanford has significantly increased its need-based scholarship budget to help students keep up with rising education costs. Beginning with the 2008-09 academic year, families earning less than $100,000 per year will pay no tuition. Read more »
Palo Alto Up for Consideration as "Titletown, USA" On The Back of Cardinal Athletics
July 30, 2008
ESPN.com named the city of Palo Alto one of 20 contenders for the title of Titletown, USA recently, based largely on the success of the Stanford Athletic Program which has now won 14 straight Director’s Cups. See the video »
See Also
Discover Stanford
Discover Stanford is a two-part program intended for high school juniors and seniors (and their parents) interested in applying for admission to Stanford University.
Stanford Preview
Download a copy of the latest 2008-2009 Preview (PDF) to see a list of majors and review our applicant profile.
