Think About It FAQs

Stanford is pretty typical of most college campuses when it comes to alcohol use. Most people here drink moderately or do not drink at all. The info on Think About It is really about helping people think through decisions related to alcohol use.

On-line alcohol education is a strategy available for addressing the University's ongoing goal of reducing high-risk drinking and related harm. The Stanford Alcohol Advisory Board recommended that all incoming students complete online educational programming, which is an approach employed by several peer institutions, including Harvard, Cal and Duke to name a few.

Students (incoming Stanford students ONLY) can access the course using any computer with internet and audio capabilities. You should receive an email with detailed access instructions the on or around August 18. If you have not received instructions, please e-mail mrbowen@stanford.edu for instructions.

We ask that you consider all possibilities for accessing a computer. You can also access this program using a tablet. A friend or family member may be willing to let you use their computer for this purpose. Also, many local libraries have computers available with internet access.

If it is truly impossible to access a computer with the necessary technical capabilities, you may receive an extension to complete the program early in the fall quarter in order to take the course on a Stanford computer. Please email Jarreau Bowen to discuss such an extension.

Yes. No one will see your individual responses. The only information that is available to Stanford is where you are in the program and what grade you received on the final exam.

Data suggest that Think About It significantly improves knowledge and increases protective behaviors among students who drink alcohol. 

Feel free to contact Jarreau Bowen.