FLISSC proudly supports diverse communities, including transfer students who are often first-generation and/or low-income (FLI) that come from nontraditional pathways, and bring rich life experiences and determination. Your journey to this point is powerful, and your presence here matters. We’re excited you’re here— because you belong.
More About FLI Transfers
People You Can Contact
- Transfer Student Academic Advisor: Dr. Ingrid Anderson
- FLI Student Success Center Assistant Dean & Associate Director: Jennifer Rolen
Transferring Credits & Academic Best Practices
Upon admission to Stanford, you will receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation from the Office of the Registrar. This document outlines how many units from your previous institution will be accepted toward Stanford’s graduation requirements. It will also indicate whether you have fulfilled the first of two required writing courses. Please note that PWR 2, the second writing requirement, must be completed at Stanford regardless of previous coursework.
Additionally, to ensure a well-rounded academic experience, Stanford requires all undergraduates to complete a designated number of courses in the Ways of Thinking/Ways of Doing general education curriculum. If you enter Stanford with the maximum of 90 transferable units, you will be required to complete five courses across five different Ways categories.
- Keep in mind that you can complete a PWR 2 course requirement by taking an Intro Seminar that has a Writing 2 component. Nine times out of ten, these Intro Sems are much easier.
- To be efficient with your academic course load, consider looking at which of your major requirements simultaneously satisfy a Ways requirement. This could help free up your schedule, fulfill multiple requirements at once, and give you more time to focus on other courses or extracurricular activities.
- Here is a strong template of an email you can use to get credit approval.
Stanford may accept your transfer credits; however, you should contact your respective academic department to determine whether those credits can be applied toward major or minor requirements. Reach out to the department’s Student Services Officer, who can review your transfer coursework and advise on its applicability.
- Most students need to declare their major by the end of spring quarter of their first year as a transfer student.
- The process of declaring your major may differ from one major to another. You can reach out to the Transfer Advisor, Ingrid Anderson, if you need help finding the resources to declare your major
Navigating Stanford
- You can work up to 15 hours per week as an undergraduate student.
- Use Handshake to find on-campus jobs and keep an eye out for FLISSC positions during the spring quarter!
- Some jobs are designated for work-study. Check your eligibility here.
- The Haas Center for Public Service can help you fund projects, community service endeavors, and more!
- Career Education (CareerEd) can help you find and prepare for internships and other career opportunities!
- We recommend connecting with CareerEd’s Belonging, Access, & Career Equity (BACE) coaching teamwho offer identity-specific programming, in-person drop-in hours, and 1:1 coaching appointments.
- Project Funding is available if you’re interested in engaging with Undergraduate Research and Independent Projects.
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs are offered across various School of Engineering (SoE) departments during the summer quarter and provide stipends to help cover living expenses.
- From Tokyo to Madrid to Cape Town and more! Check out the varying study away/abroad programs with Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP)
- Students on aid may be eligible for a “Study Away Grant” of up to $2,000 once during their undergraduate career. Loans may also be available to cover additional expenses.
Need someone to talk to? Want to start your mental health journey? Stanford students have access to a variety of confidential mental health resources and crisis support at no cost!
Needing support with basic needs including housing, finances, and/or food security? Needing support as a Student Parent including childcare services or WIC applications? Connect with our Student Support Social Worker to help you manage these needs as you navigate Stanford.
- 5-SURE On-Foot: If you're out on campus Friday or Saturday between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., stop by the corner of The Row and Campus Drive for a snack or a safe walk back to your residence, courtesy of 5-SURE On-Foot student staff.
- 5-SURE Rides: Need a ride across campus? 5-SURE Rides operates daily from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (last call at 1:45 a.m.) to help you get where you need to go safely.
