Undergrad
Welcome to Stanford Undergrad
A Stanford education equips you with the ability to think critically, engage with life’s complexities, apply knowledge to real-world issues, and adapt to inevitable change. Our approach to liberal education nurtures your love of learning, refines your problem-solving and communication skills, cultivates your capacity for social responsibility, expands your ability to engage thoughtfully in civil discourse, and enables you to apply knowledge to everyday problems near and far.
At Stanford, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work closely with renowned faculty scholars who are deeply invested in your academic and personal growth. Throughout your undergraduate journey, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the world around you with professors and classes that challenge and excite you…and experiences that transform you.
Explore our site to learn more about Stanford’s unique undergraduate experience.
Citizenship in the 21st Century
Who is (or ought to be) included in citizenship? Who gets to decide? What responsibilities come with citizenship? Is citizenship analogous to being a friend, a family member, a business partner?
About Citizenship in the 21st Century
Introductory Seminars
IntroSem courses offer a formative and unparalleled experience for students, especially as they get to know faculty in these small seminar-style classes.
Explore IntroSems
Center for Teaching and Learning
The Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports the university’s core educational mission. We partner with students, instructors, schools, departments, and programs to ensure ongoing, meaningful teaching and learning.
Visit the CTL site
Hume Center for Writing and Speaking
The Hume Center for Writing and Speaking, located in Building 250, works with all Stanford students to help them develop rich and varied abilities in every aspect of written and oral communication.
Learn more about the Hume Center
Bing Overseas Studies Program
Roughly half of each graduating class studies away through BOSP during their undergraduate career at Stanford. Participating in a BOSP program will help you develop the skills required to excel in the global workforce, and will add value to your life and the lives of others.
Explore BOSPCardinal Service
Cardinal Service helps students engage with the world to bring about real, positive change.
Explore Cardinal Service Opportunities
Subject Tutoring
Tap into subject tutoring with peers who are specially trained to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your classes.
See a Subject Tutor
Student Reflections
"At Stanford, I’ve learned that doors open in a lot of ways. For me, it was through research at Stanford Medicine and the Goldwater Scholarship, innovating in healthcare through Stanford Biodesign, and building community by leading the Armenian Students Association. Now, the most meaningful part is helping open those doors for others.”
—Eric Markarian, Class of 2026, Individually Designed Major in Bioengineering and Health Systems Design
Introductory Seminars: Student Enrollment (24-25)
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