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Dates and Deadlines

In preparation for your arrival, review these important dates and deadlines and complete the following items.

FIRST-YEARS

Accept your admission offer online through the Stanford portal and submit the non-refundable deposit of $200 on or before May 1. Create your SUNet ID (required to access your Stanford account, email, and secure Stanford websites). Update your current mailing address in Axess.

Check your Stanford email account for access to your required Approaching Stanford Forms. Approaching Stanford is the summer process that will provide information about courses, housing assignments, health insurance and orientation. You must complete the Approaching Stanford Requirements in order to enroll in your courses. All official university communication will be sent to your Stanford email account.

Required Approaching Stanford online forms are due. Review these Dates and Deadlines for additional information.

You can check your Stanford portal to see which required documents have been received and which ones are still due.

International students (non-U.S. citizens, non-Permanent Residents) are required to arrive before New Student Orientation (NSO) to attend International Student Orientation.

Move-In and New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place mid-September, the week before the start of Autumn Quarter. All new students are required to live on campus and participate in the full duration of NSO. Students who do not attend NSO will not be able to enroll in courses. More information can be found on the Approaching Stanford website. 

TRANSFERS

Accept your admission offer online through the Stanford portal and submit the non-refundable deposit of $200 on or before June 1. Create your SUNet ID (required to access your Stanford account, email, and secure Stanford websites). Update your current mailing address in Axess.

Check your Stanford email account for access to your required Approaching Stanford Forms. Approaching Stanford is the summer process that will provide information about courses, housing assignments, health insurance and orientation. You must complete the Approaching Stanford Requirements in order to enroll in your courses. All official university communication will be sent to your Stanford email account.

Required Approaching Stanford online forms are due. Review these Dates and Deadlines for additional information.

You can check your Stanford portal to see which required documents have been received and which ones are still due.

Hosted by Academic Advising and the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Transfer Visit Day is a structured program where you can: meet new and current transfers, learn about campus resources that can support your transition to Stanford, explore Stanford’s beautiful campus and talk with faculty members and campus leaders.

International students (non-U.S. citizens, non-Permanent Residents) are required to arrive a few days before New Student Orientation (NSO) to attend International Student Orientation.

Move-In and New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place mid-September, the week before the start of Autumn Quarter. All new students are required to live on campus and participate in the full duration of NSO. Students who do not attend NSO will not be able to enroll in courses. More information can be found on the Approaching Stanford website.