Stanford Biology Professor Patricia Jones with student

Mentoring in Your First Year

For first-year students, each Home Program has a first-year advisor, graduate advisory committee, or other faculty member to provide advice and guidance. Seek advice from these people! But also request advice and input from other faculty whom you encounter or seek out. Our faculty are eager to talk to you!

Choosing a Thesis Lab

Just getting started with choosing rotations and a thesis lab? Be sure to read our in-depth section in Incoming Students.

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