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What is an Introductory Seminar?
Introductory Seminars, sponsored by VPUE Stanford Introductory Studies, offer small-group courses taught by esteemed faculty to freshmen and sophomores. They are offered in a wide range of disciplines, in more than sixty departments and programs and all seven schools of the university. Many fulfill general education, WAYS or writing requirements (Write 2). Freshmen, sophomores and first-year transfer students are invited to apply to any of the introductory seminars, beginning July 31. Faculty select their class list from the students who apply.
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Why Take An IntroSem?
- You are fascinated by an intriguing topic but have no formal background or previous experience. Seminars explore cool topics.
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You are thinking about declaring a major in a subject but want to see what advanced students in the major do before you commit to taking all the prerequisites for that major. Seminars are pre-major.
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You would like to learn more about a career or profession such as medicine, engineering, law, business, or education from a potential mentor in that field. Seminars are pre-professional.
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You want to complete one of the Ways breadth requirements in a small class designed especially for freshmen and sophomores.
