The list of resources below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general place where you can go to begin searching for answers.  If there is anything that you have interest in having listed here or have a great resource you would like to share, please e-mail Michelle Brunner

University Programs & Resources

• The Bechtel International Center has many forms of help for students from other countries.

Maps and Directions

• Directions to Geophysics and Campus Map

Housing Resources

• Stanford on-campus Housing
• Palo Alto Daily News (Local classified ads)
• Craig's List (searchable by area, rent, size, etc.)

Tax Information

• Federal Tax Information for Individuals (IRS site)
• Federal Tax Forms & Publications 
• California State Forms 
• Federal W-4 Form Assistance (Online calculator)

Transporation

• General Bay Area Transit Links
• Stanford's free Marguerite shuttle
• Caltrain (San Jose to San Francisco)
• SamTrans: San Mateo County's bus lines
• Ferry Schedules across the Bay:
  • Alameda-Oakland Ferry 
  • Blue & Gold Fleet: San Francisco to Tiburon, Sausalito, Oakland, Alameda and Vallejo. Tours to Alcatraz and Angel Island are also available.
  • Harbor Bay Maritime: Weekday commuter service runs from San Francisco to Alameda's Harbor Bay Isle landing.
  • Golden Gate Ferry: Ferries operate from San Francisco to Larkspur and Sausalito. 
  • Vallejo Baylink Ferry: San Francisco-Vallejo ferry has connecting bus service to Davis and Sacramento.

Bicycling Trails

• Mountain bike trails (IMBA website)

Attractions

• San Jose Mercury News list of museums, galleries, etc. in the Valley
• Stanford Lively Arts: Great performances with student discounts