Stanford welcomes and embraces students and scholars from around the world who contribute immeasurably to our mission of education and discovery. Inclusion and nondiscrimination are core values of our community, and they extend to people from around the world regardless of nationality, citizenship, or immigration status. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuously supporting and advocating for all students, as well as having an abundance of resources and spaces for students to navigate.
Prospective Students
As an academic institution and as a community, Stanford welcomes and embraces students and scholars from around the world who contribute immeasurably to our mission of education and discovery. Inclusion and nondiscrimination are core values of our community, and they extend to all of the Stanford community while accounting for citizenship or nationality.
As an academic institution and as a community, Stanford welcomes and embraces students and scholars from around the world who contribute immeasurably to our mission of education and discovery. Inclusion and nondiscrimination are core values of our community, and they extend to people from around the world regardless of citizenship.
Citizenship and immigration status are not a condition of admission to Stanford. We welcome applications from all students who are ready to make the most of the extraordinary academic opportunities available at Stanford.
Undocumented and DACAmented undergraduate applicants are not considered international students in the application process. More information for undocumented undergraduate applicants is available on the admission and financial aid websites. Citizenship and immigration status are not a condition of admission, and Stanford does not require undergraduates to have DACA status to enroll or receive financial aid. We welcome applications from all students who are ready to make the most of the extraordinary academic opportunities available at Stanford.
Graduate admissions at Stanford are managed by individual schools; different graduate programs have different work and training requirements. Please visit the website of the school you are interested in for admissions and financial aid information.
Undergraduate Students
Information for our undergraduate community.
- Academic Advising - The Academic Advising office provides academic support both individually and in small groups, with your primary academic advisor and your academic advising director (AAD). The Academic Advising office also provides specialized advising appointments for returning, pre-professional, transfer, and co-terminal students.
- Residential Education - The essential conviction of Residential Education is that living and learning should be integrated, not separate; that formal teaching, informal learning, and personal support in residences is integral to a Stanford education. The undergraduate residential experience is designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, health and well-being, belonging and community, and intellectual and personal growth.
- Ethnic Theme Housing - There are many housing options available, but in particular members of the DACA/undocumented community may be interested in the ethnic theme housing.
- Casa Zapata is the Chicanx and Latinx ethnic theme house, celebrating the rich diversity of the Latinx community at Stanford.
- Muwekma-Tah-Ruk meaning “House of the People” in Muwekma Ohlone, is an ethnic theme house created to celebrate the diversity of Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander folks.
- Okada is an ethnic theme house that fosters community and opportunities for exploration for any student who feels connected to the Asian-American community.
- Ujamaa is an ethnic theme house with a focus on the history and culture of the Black diaspora, hosting programming to educate and create bonds in/within the Black community.
- Ethnic Theme Housing - There are many housing options available, but in particular members of the DACA/undocumented community may be interested in the ethnic theme housing.
- Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) - BOSP lets Stanford students study in 11 countries and New York for one or more quarters. It aims to promote cultural literacy and understanding of other perspectives. DACA students can participate but must get advance parole first. For details, email FLISSC.
Graduate Students
Information for our graduate community.
- Graduate Life Office (GLO) - The Graduate Life Office (GLO) provides support and resources, but also helps refer graduate students to other support systems for academic, immigration, and safety needs.
- Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) - Serves Stanford’s entire graduate community aiming to enrich students’ academic experiences through fellowship programs, providing networking opportunities and promoting academic innovation.
- Your Department - Your department is the chief academic home at Stanford. If you need assistance to talk to an advisor about your status, work, projects, stipends or fellowships, please contact FLISSC.
Postdocs
Postdoctoral fellows are a vital part of the DACA/undocumented community at Stanford. Because of their unique status, resources below have been specifically curated for the PostDoc DACA/undocumented community.
- Support Offices
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Centers for Equity, Community and Leadership
- CareerEd (with specific resources for the PostDoc community)
- The Diversity & Access Office ensures University-wide compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning non-discrimination and disability access. The Diversity & Access Office works closely with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to assist postdocs who need assistance with requesting disability-related accommodations. Discrimination support and resources are also available. The Diversity & Access Office is within the division ofInstitutional Equity & Access which also includes the office of the Ombuds and SHARE Title IX office.
- Wellness
- Organizations
