Admission News

Regular Decision Applicants Must Apply Online by January 1

November 7, 2008

All applicants to Stanford must apply online via the Common Application Web site. Stanford only accepts paper applications from students who do not have access to the internet and such applications must be pre-approved in advance by the Director of Admission. All other applicants must apply using the online version of the Common Application. Schools and teachers may certainly submit their supporting credentials (Secondary School Reports, Teacher Evaluations, etc.) by paper and mail but all applicants must submit their Common Application and Stanford Supplement online. Paper applications submitted without prior approval will not be reviewed and all online applications must be submitted by Midnight, January 1 (Pacific Time). Extensions will not be granted for technical difficulties using the Common Application Web site, so applicants should submit their applications well in advance of the actual deadline.

The LA Times Heads North for the Fall

November 3, 2008

LA Times reporter, Christopher Reynolds was embraced by the "Stanford Bubble" during his recent visit to Palo Alto. Reynolds writes for the Times' Travel section and visited the Stanford campus, noting that "if you're just here to drink in the atmosphere, Stanford is just plain dreamy." He learns from his tourguide that Stanford's campus is the size of "27 Disneylands." Read Reynold's review »

Restrictive Early Action Deadline Approaches

October 31, 2008

Stanford's Restrictive Early Action deadline is November 1. Applicants who are interested in Stanford's Restrictive Early Action program must file their application online by November 1 at Midnight (Pacific Time) via the Common Application Web site . Stanford's Restrictive Early Action program is for students who know that Stanford is their 1st choice. For more information, visit the Restrictive Early Action pages of our Web site.

Former Stanford Cardinal Star Leads the New Jersey Nets

October 31, 2008

Brook Lopez leads the New Jersey Nets to their first victory of the season. 2008 NBA draft pick and former Stanford basketball stand-out Lopez assisted the Nets to win their 95-85 seasoner opener over the Washington Wizards. Learn more about Brook and brother Robin, who is playing for the Phoenix Suns.

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 »