Dear Parents and Guardians of the Stanford Class of 2019 and new Transfer students,
Greetings! We are delighted to welcome you and your student to Stanford. Approaching Stanford began for freshmen on May 13 and for new transfers on June 10 and is the process that will guide new students in their transition to Stanford this summer until their arrival for New Student Orientation in September. Students should refer to the Approaching Stanford website for a timeline, materials, and comprehensive information to help them prepare for Stanford.
Approaching Stanford Parent Mailing
If your student entered your contact information as part of her or his Approaching Stanford Forms, we sent you the Approaching Stanford Parent Mailing on June 22, 2015, with information from the following university offices and administrators:
- Welcome letter from Rob Urstein, Dean of Freshmen and Director of Undergraduate Advising & Research
- A Guide for Parents brochure
- Vaden Health Center & Cardinal Care Insurance brochure
- New Student Orientation information for parents, including the NSO Parent Dinner with the Provost
- NSO 2015 Move-In Day Parking Permit
- Letter from the Office of Alcohol Policy and Education
- Letter from the Office of Sexual Assault and Relationship Abuse Education & Response and Title IX Coordinator
- Student Services Center information
- Student Financial Services information
- Stanford Guest House brochure
Approaching Stanford for Parents & Families Online Platform
UPDATE: The Approaching Stanford for Parents and Families period is drawing to a close as we prepare to welcome you and your students to campus New Student Orientation! Thank you for making this summer pilot program such an amazing experience. This website has now closed. We are very interested to hear your thoughts about this platform, so you may be contacted by our team with a survey. Don't forget that you can continue to ask questions via the Parent Help Line phone number (650-725-0649) and email (mykidis@stanford.edu).
Through this social media platform, we provided information about subjects important to new Stanford families this summer. This pilot project aimed to enhance our communication with new parents and to help build the Stanford parent community, so let us know what you think!
Parent Q&A Sessions - Online "Office Hours"
We know parents often have many questions about certain topics such as health services, university bills, housing assignments, etc. While our website is a comprehensive resource with detailed information, university administrators from these offices will also answer your questions via online chats this summer. To join these "office hours," just log in to the online parent platform at the appointed time and begin posting your questions.
"Office Hours" Schedule:
- Financial Aid and Student Financial Services: June 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Vaden Health Center and Cardinal Care Health Insurance: July 7, UPDATED TIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (PDT)
- Student Financial Services: July 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Vaden Health Center and Cardinal Care Health Insurance: August 4, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Student Housing and Residential Education: August 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Office of Accessible Education: August 19, 6:00pm-7:00pm (PDT)
- Student Financial Services: August 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Student Financial Services: August 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PDT)
- Undergraduate Advising & Research: September 1, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Student Services Center: every Wednesday beginning June 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (PDT)
NSO Parent Dinner with the Provost
NSO Parent Dinner with the Provost Tickets
Parents of new undergraduate students are invited to join Provost John Etchemendy, Stanford's chief academic officer, for a casual dinner, dessert, entertainment, and conversation with other parents from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation. The Provost will give the dinner address and Stanford Parents' Club hosts will be on hand to welcome you and answer questions.
Online ticket sales have closed. A limited number of Parent Dinner tickets will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis at the Parent Lounge and Resource Center on September 15 from starting at 11:00 a.m.
For more information about parent events at New Student Orientation, please review our NSO website.
Stanford Parents Website
After Approaching Stanford has concluded and the academic year has started, please refer to the Stanford Parents Website for important information and updates, such as Stanford Parents' Weekend, Commencement, Stanford Parents' Club, and more. Contact information for the Stanford Parent Help Line is also avilable on this website.
Contact Information
If you have specific questions about your student, we are happy to assist you!
Approaching Stanford
Undergraduate Advising and Research
Stanford University
Phone: (650) 723-7674
Email: approaching@stanford.edu
