Undergraduate Resources

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In addition to regular conversations with advisors and participation in our program events, students are encouraged to connect with the following Stanford campus resources:

Academic Resources
  • Stanford Career Education: Visit the CareerEd website for career development resources, including career planning, help with resumes, workshops and job fairs
  • Public Policy Program Course Policies: Courses taught in the Public Policy Program are covered by a set of course management policies, laid out in the linked document; students are responsible for knowing and abiding by these course policies.
  • Academic Skills Coaching: Find out about new approaches and learning strategies through subject-based peer tutoring and academic skills coaching.
  • Explore Courses: Visit Explore Courses for course descriptions, schedules, and faculty information.
  • Hume Writing Center: HWC offers one-to-one tutoring and workshops for undergraduates working on writing, speaking and multi-media projects and presentations. 
  • Stanford Bulletin (also known as Explore Degrees): Use this resource for a comprehensive listing of degree requirements. 
  • Stanford University Libraries: Visit SUL for advice on research tools and thousands of resources across Stanford's many libraries. 
  • Undergraduate Forms: Forms related to transfer credit, enrollment and undergraduate studies and programs can be found here. 
Student Life Resources
  • Associated Students of Stanford University: The ASSU works to represent the interests, needs and perspectives of Stanford students in university decision-making. 
  • Campus Eateries: The Stanford campus offers over 30 dining options throughout the academic year. 
  • Events at Stanford: This calendar offers a comprehensive listing of Stanford events -- from lectures to concerts.
  • Health and Fitness and BeWell@Stanford: The department of Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness offers classes and recreation facilities for all students.
  • Student Groups and Organizations: Stanford's student organizations offer hundreds of opportunities for students to engage in activities and communities gathered around shared interests.
  • Student Housing: Please visit the Residential Education website for a guide for on-campus housing options.
  • Vaden Student Health Center: Vaden serves the health needs of Stanford students and their spouses or domestic partners, including counseling and psychological services. Vaden can be reached at 866 Campus Drive and 650-498-2336. For 24-hour counseling, please call 650-723-3785.
Alumni Connection Resources
  • Stanford Public Policy Alumni Group on LinkedIn: Connect with former Public Policy majors for career advice and mentoring opportunities.
  • Stanford Alumni Mentoring. SAM is a fantastic resource connecting current students with volunteer alums for career and internship mentoring.
  • Stanford Alumni Association. The University's definition of an alum is a person who has completed three or more quarters at Stanford. Students who fit this definition will have access to certain alumni-only features, such as alumni e-mail, the online alumni directory, and career services. Register for an account by visiting the Alumni Association website.
  • Junior Dinner off the Farm: Head off the Farm this Fall or Winter quarter with five to ten other juniors who share your interests for a casual, home-cooked meal whipped up by local alumni hosts. You’ll have the opportunity to select an alum host by major, field of interest or career. Each family-style gathering is located near campus and is free for students; transportation is free and arranged as needed.
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