ESS Graduate Student Handbook

May be found HERE by logging into Stanford Box.  Policy here is specific to our department and is intended to be used in conjunction with the Stanford University Bulletin. 

Stanford University Bulletin/Explore Degrees

The Stanford Bulletin is the official statement of degree programs and courses of instruction for Stanford University. For degree requirements and University regulations and requirements, see Bulletin's Explore Degrees.

Visiting Student Researcher (VSR)

Please contact the ESS Student Services Manager when deciding to invite a VSR.  The Student Services Manager will submit the needed documentation on behalf of the department.

• School Policy: HERE
• VSR Fees: HERE
• International VSR minimum funding requirements:  HERE

Step One:

• Student fills out Visiting Student Researcher Application and sends it along with required documentation to the Student Services Manager: HERE

Step Two:

• Department creates Letter of invitation:  HERE and sends it to the student.

Step Three:

• Department sends all documentation to the registrar's office for approval.  The registrar will email the approval/denial to Student Services Manager.