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New students gather at the President's Reception, a highlight of New Graduate Student Orientation.

Stanford's commitment to fostering a rich academic community begins at recruitment. The VPGE office supports departmental efforts to recruit graduate students with different backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints.

Applying to Stanford

Recruiting Events for Admitted Graduate Students

Admitted students may be invited to visit campus for GRAD Day, a day of activities to help prospective students make an informed choice about graduate studies at Stanford. This event is for students applying or admitted to the schools of Humanities & Sciences, Engineering, Education, and Doerr School of Sustainability.

Find out about GRAD Day

Resources for students considering graduate school at Stanford