“The most important experience for me as an SCA was creating a sense of intellectual community and belonging among the students in my seminar. ”
SCA Staff Selection
- Faculty select among applicants for SCA positions. If selected to more than one course or position, you may choose which to accept.
- Review Important Dates to learn when you will be notified of acceptance and the deadline by which you must accept or decline the role.
Application Opens: February 9, 2016 NOON
Application Closes: February 25, 2016 NOON
STEPS TO APPLY
- Review the Job Description to learn about the exciting opportunity.
- Determine if you are eligible.
- Read the Commitment Form [PDF] to learn what will be required.
- Decide which course(s) to apply to. You may apply up to two but may only serve as SCA for one. Not accepting applications, recruiting outside of on-line system: Environmental & Resource Challenges on Native American Lands, The Face of Battle, and Environmental and Geological Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains. Accepting applications for waitlist only: Economic Policies of the Presidential Candidates.
- All seminars require you respond to the three questions below. Some courses may include additional questions.
- Send your unofficial transcript to faculty of courses you applied to no later than the application deadline.
- Review important program dates and email sophcollege@stanford.edu if you have any questions.
NOTE: SOME courses are not accepting applications.
- Courses accepting applications will display on the application system (vcascs.stanford.edu).
Application Questions
- Academic Experience: Describe any experience you have had which would prepare you to serve as a Teaching/Course Assistant for this Sophomore College Class. Include your background in the course topic and any teaching experience.
- Other Experience: Describe any experiences which would prepare you to serve as a residence staff member and academic adviser during Sophomore College.
- Statement of Purpose: Why do you want to serve in this Sophomore College Staff position?
- There may be additional Seminar-Specific Questions
UNDERGRAD APPLY GRAD APPLY
Mark Your Calendar
Student Staff Application Status Available: Friday, March 18 NOON
Student Staff Commitment Deadline: Tuesday, March 22 NOON
Student Staff Required Spring SoCo Meeting with Senior Associate Director in May: Specific dates, times and locations TBA