Explore all that Stanford has to offer by participating in multidisciplinary and cross-school courses and other learning experiences.
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Stanford Graduate Summer Institute
VPGE offers immersive, interdisciplinary, accelerated courses during a week in September. SGSI is a unique opportunity to experience the best of Stanford.
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Programs & Funding
VPGE's interdisciplinary programs and funding opportunities bring together students from many disciplines and backgrounds, creating a vibrant graduate community.
Student Projects for Intellectual Community Enhancement (SPICE)
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Networking & Learning
VPGE collaborates with campus colleagues to provide and highlight learning opportunities to help you expand your skills and networks.