Stanford Undergraduate Admission: Announcements http://admission.stanford.edu/ Transfer applicant admission decisions will be communicated Friday, May 10, 2013 via email beginning at 3 p.m. (Pacific Time). Tue, 07 May 2013 22:22:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n125 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n125 Admit Weekend 2013 features tours of the new Bing Concert Hall; an a cappella concert and an engineering fair; a symposium of undergraduate research; open houses galore; and the ever-popular Q&A with President John Hennessy. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:38:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n124 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n124 Stanford, which has offered admission to 2,210 high school students for the Class of 2017, received a record 38,828 applications from around the world. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n123 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n123 Regular decision applicant admission decisions will be communicated Friday, March 29, 2013 via email beginning at 3 p.m. (Pacific Time). Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:10:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n122 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n122 Freshman Applicants for admission are strongly advised to read this important message. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:56:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n121 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n121 Stanford has sent acceptance letters to 725 high school students who sought admission to the Class of 2017 under the university's early admission program, the Office of Undergraduate Admission announced today. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:15:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n120 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n120 Restrictive Early Action applicant admission decisions will be communicated Friday, December 14, 2012 via email beginning at 3pm (Pacific Time). Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n119 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n119 Harry J. Elam Jr., vice provost for undergraduate education, updates the Faculty on the redesign of undergraduate education. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:11:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n118 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n118 What happens when some of the world's leading academics challenge some of the nation's most talented students? Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n117 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n117 A study by two Stanford professors determines that companies founded by the university's alumni generate trillions in annual revenue and have created 5.4 million jobs. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n115 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n115 Undergraduates met with more than a dozen officials from government agencies and development groups during a five-day trip to Washington, D.C. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:29:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n114 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n114 The MasterCard Foundation has announced an education initiative that, at Stanford, will provide comprehensive support to 20 talented but economically disadvantaged students from Africa over the next eight years. Thu, 29 Sep 2012 08:54:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n113 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n113 University President John Hennessy was one of several speakers who addressed incoming freshmen and transfer students Tuesday at the 122nd Opening Convocation Ceremony in the Main Quad. The other featured speakers were Morgan Duffy, '13; Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid; and Harry Elam, vice provost for undergraduate education. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n112 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n112 Harry Elam, vice provost for undergraduate education, talks about what comes next for the SUES recommendations and what it will take to reinvent the Stanford undergraduate curriculum in recognition of the needs of the new millennial learner. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:43:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n111 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n111 This summer, incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive one book, one DVD and access to three iPhone applications as part of the annual New Student Orientation (NSO) program, which takes place Sept. 18-23. Mon, 10 Jul 2012 11:54:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n110 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n110 The award is presented annually to the top intercollegiate program in the nation. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:58:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n109 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n109 Commencement speaker Mayor Cory Booker tells Stanford graduates to join "a conspiracy of love" that will lift them in times of need and challenge them to go beyond what they think is possible. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n108 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n108 Seven undergraduates recently received the 2012 Deans' Award for Academic Accomplishment, which honors extraordinary undergraduate students for "exceptional, tangible" intellectual achievements. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:19:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n107 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n107 More than four dozen Stanford students have been working since September to produce the annual celebration of Native American culture, which will be held in the Eucalyptus Grove on the Stanford campus. Mon, 07 May 2012 11:25:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n106 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n106 Six Stanford faculty members have been elected to receive one of the highest honors for an American scientist in recognition of their original research. Mon, 07 may 2012 11:25:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n105 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n105 They whizzed and they whirled. Some even flopped and fizzled. But all of the machines at this year's Robot Block Party managed to dazzle visitors who came out to the event. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:05:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n104 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n104 Admission decisions will, in fact, be released sometime after 3pm (Pacific Time) today, March 30. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n103 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n103 Please be advised that transfer applicants must successfully complete and submit their applications online by the March 15 deadline. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n102 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n102 The Office of Undergraduate Admission is expected to complete its evaluation and selection process by April 1. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n101 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n101 Saldívar receives a 2011 National Humanities Medal in honor of his cultural explorations of the U.S-Mexico border. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:57:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n100 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n100 Regular Decision applicants should read here. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:33:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n99 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n99 The Stanford Challenge fundraising campaign raises $6.2 billion for research and teaching on the environment, human health, international affairs, and critical issues. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n98 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n98 The facilities will be critical to enhancing the role that the arts play on campus. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n97 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n97 Stanford scholars are engaged in ongoing basic and applied research that creates new knowledge and benefits society. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n96 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n96 The Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Stanford Visitor Center will be closing at 4 PM on December 16th and will reopen Tuesday, January 3rd. Happy holidays! Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n95 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n95 Freshman Applicants for admission are strongly advised to read this important update. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n94 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n94 Restrictive Early Action applicants will be sent their admission decisions beginning at 3pm today. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n93 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n93 The Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Stanford Visitor Center will be closing at 4 PM, November 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, November 28th. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n92 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n92 At Stanford, incoming freshman are assigned two advisers–-a pre-major adviser and an academic director–-the summer before they arrive on campus. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n91 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n91 At Stanford, incoming freshman are assigned two advisers–-a pre-major adviser and an academic director–-the summer before they arrive on campus. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:15:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n90 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n90 Freshman Applicants for admission are strongly advised to read this important update. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:10:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n89 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n89 In a two-month summer course on high-performance computing, promising undergrads compete to create innovative applications. This summer's winner developed a touchscreen Braille writer that stands to revolutionize how the blind negotiate an unseen world by replacing devices costing up to 10 times more. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:45:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n88 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n88 Opinion columnist Bill Keller highlights Stanford's technological innovation in the classroom. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:45:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n87 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n87 Stanford's lectures, courses, concerts, and other iTunes U offerings have made it one of the site's most popular universities for downloadable content. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:03:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n86 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n86 The 1709 members of the Class of 2015 plus nearly four dozen transfer students arrived on Stanford campus Tuesday, September 20th. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:33:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n85 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n85 In the coming weeks, Stanford will host regional information sessions in a number of cities across the United States. We invite you to attend one of these sessions to learn more about Stanford. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n84 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n84 The University has launched a website to support its bid for a New York City campus. The website includes fact sheets, video, information about Stanford's tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a list of companies that faculty and alumni have helped create. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n83 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n83 StartX provides floor space, advice, and camaraderie to Stanford-affiliated entrepreneurs. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:45:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n82 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n82 Dean of Undergraduate Admission Richard Shaw today provided additional details and clarity about the upcoming official first year of Stanford University's alumni interview program for freshman applicants. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:45:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n81 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n81 There will be no additional offers of admission to the Class of 2015. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n80 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n80 Personal interviews with trained alumni will become an optional component of the freshman application process at Stanford. Fri, 13 May 2011 07:05:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n79 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n79 All enrollment decision responses must be submitted by 5:00pm (Pacific Time) on May 2. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n78 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n78 Admission decisions will, in fact, be released sometime after 3pm (Pacific Time) today, March 29, several days ahead of schedule. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:23:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n77 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n77 The Office of Undergraduate Admission is expected to complete its evaluation and selection process in the next few days. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:08:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n76 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n76 It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure his/her application is complete and that all required materials have been received by us. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:35:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n75 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n75 Applications for the fall freshman class set a record as approximately 34,200 high school students applied for admission to Stanford. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n74 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n74 The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be closed December 20 through January 2. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n73 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n73 Restrictive Early Action applicants will be sent their admission decisions beginning at 3pm today. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:25:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n72 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n72 The newly minted American Rhodes Scholars will study at the University of Oxford, the Marshall Scholars will study at Cambridge and Oxford, and the Mitchell Scholar will study at Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:38:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n71 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n71 The Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Stanford Visitor Center will be closing at 4 PM, November 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, November 29. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:40:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n70 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n70 Regular Decision candidates should read this important update from the Director of Admission. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:33:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n69 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n69 Please be advised that applicants must successfully complete and submit their applications online by 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 1 for Restrictive Early Action consideration. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n68 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n68 The Dalai Lama emphasized the need for dialogue in resolving conflict, the need for compassion that extends beyond creeds and beliefs. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:07:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n67 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n67 Newark Mayor and Stanford alumnus garners $40 million for Newark city schools. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:36:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n66 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n66 Whether a high school visit, a joint travel presentation, or a regional Discover Stanford program we hope we will be able to meet you on the road. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n65 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n65 On Tuesday, September 15, at the 120th Opening Convocation Ceremony, President John Hennessy urged incoming freshman and transfer students to take advantage of the many learning opportunities at Stanford, including public service, undergraduate research and overseas studies. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:55:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n64 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n64 Stanford University comes in at the top of class in Sierra magazine's "Coolest Schools" list. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:45:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n63 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n63 Media outlets are writing about Greg Justice, a Stanford social-media intern at Cisco and his unique blog, now all the rage on YouTube. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:05:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n62 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n62 Though Stanford's graduation has recently had many students reflecting fondly on the past, two rising juniors have made recent headlines by thinking about the future. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:15:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n61 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n61 Planning to visit Stanford but are unable to take a live tour? Download the official Visit Stanford app on your iPhone and experience a student-led tour of campus highlights. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n60 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n60 Transfer decisions were released earlier this week and we will admit 26 students from the freshman waitlist tonight. Thu, 13 May 2010 15:30:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n59 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n59 Students who have accepted a spot on our waitlist and transfer students should be aware of these updates. Fri, 07 May 2010 17:30:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n58 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n58 Admission decisions will, in fact, be released sometime after 3pm (Pacific Time) today, March 26, six days ahead of schedule. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n56 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n56 Freshman applicants should read this update on the release of decisions from the Director of Admission. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:50:00 PDT http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n55 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n55 Both Forbes Magazine and Structure Hub list Stanford among their most beautiful college campuses. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n54 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n54 John Tierney highlights the return of Stanford's science rappers in today's New York Times. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:30:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n53 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n53 Earlier today, the Office of Undergraduate Admission notified just over 3,200 applicants of missing credentials needed to review their applications. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:40:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n52 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n52 Stanford Drama performed the Broadway spectacular, Rent, last night for the first time. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:40:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n51 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n51 Stanford's School of Earth Sciences launches new program in Hawaii. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:45:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n50 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n50 Applicants should read this update about the status of their application credentials. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:45:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n49 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n49 Stanford Senior Beats North Carolina and UCLA Olympians to Win Highest Soccer Honor. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:40:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n48 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n48 Applicants for Regular Decision admission need to read this important update from the Director of Admission. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:40:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n47 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n47 Restrictive Early Action applicants will be sent their admission decisions beginning at 3pm today. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:15:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n46 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n46 Two Stanford alumni were recently profiled in Boston and Philadelphia Magazines. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:15:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n45 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n45 Stanford alumna is named CFO at Morgan Stanley while Toby Gerhart named Heisman Trophy finalist. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:15:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n44 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n44 Restrictive Early Action candidates will be sent their admission decisions on December 15. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n43 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n43 Regular Decision candidates should read this important update from the Director of Admission. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 PST http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n41 http://admission.stanford.edu/site/news/index.html#n41