Advising

Advising Overview
The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) is dedicated to introducing you to the full intellectual richness of undergraduate study at Stanford, supporting you in your academic and intellectual pursuits, and instilling within you a deep sense of identity within and belonging to the community of scholars at Stanford.
How Advising Can Help You
Academic advising is key to a successful undergraduate experience. Stanford offers a wealth of intellectual opportunities, both in and outside the classroom. The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) helps you take full advantage of all that is available as you create your own unique path through your undergraduate career.
It is in your best interest to seek advice early and often from many different sources. Our multiple mentor model gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop advising relationships that are both rewarding and useful.
Who to go to and how to contact them when you need an appointment.
Everything you could possibly want to know about the undergraduate academic experience at Stanford, broken down for you by year. Approaching Stanford is included in this section.