Many new students learn about VPGE at the annual New Graduate Student Orientation, sponsored by the Graduate Life Office.
Expanding what's possible in graduate education
The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) opened in January 2007 to further Stanford University’s commitment to excellence in graduate education. The VPGE office serves the entire graduate student community, comprised of nearly 9,000 master's, doctoral, and professional degree students in 90 departments and programs across all seven schools.
Our Mission
The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) works collaboratively across the University to ensure that every graduate student has the best possible education. VPGE's initiatives and resources enrich students' academic experiences at Stanford, advancing diversity, preparing leaders, and positioning Stanford at the forefront of innovation in graduate education.
Current priorities are to:
- Administer university-wide graduate fellowship programs
- Advance graduate student diversity
- Foster interdisciplinary learning and cross- school networking opportunities
- Provide professional development resources and guidance to graduate students
- Promote academic innovation, within and across graduate degree programs
- Recommend, promulgate, and interpret university-wide graduate academic policy
- Facilitate collaborative problem-solving on university-wide issues
How We Do This
We actively collaborate with Stanford’s schools, departments, and central offices and with graduate student leaders and organizations to advance University priorities. Specifically, the VPGE office:
- Provides resources and expertise
- Convenes people and departments to discuss challenges in graduate education
- Designs and delivers innovative projects in selected areas
- Serves as a clearinghouse for information and resources
- Analyzes data on graduate education.
