About the FDO

Mission Statement

The Freshman Dean's Office welcomes and integrates freshmen into the Stanford family from acceptance of admission through the end of the first undergraduate year. It does so by addressing students' individual transitional needs, connecting students to resources and opportunities, and cultivating an understanding of Stanford's history and traditions. The office is also a resource for transfer students and parents.

Contact Us

Stanford students needing a confidential discussion with the Dean or Assistant Dean: email ichinaga@stanford.edu, call 650-725-3114, or visit our offices on the first floor of Sweet Hall.

Students and parents can also receive a prompt response by a member of the staff by emailing questions and concerns to frosh@stanford.edu or calling 650-72-FROSH (650-723-7674).

Prospective students and parents with questions regarding admission to Stanford are encouraged to visit the Stanford University Undergraduate Admission webpage at http://admission.stanford.edu. The Freshman Dean’s Office staff are not involved in the admissions decisions process.

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Meet the Staff

	Julie Lythcott-Haims Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, Dean of Freshmen
	Koren Bakkegard Assistant Dean of Freshmen
	Lynda Ichinaga Program Associate
	Karen Lee Associate Director, Administration
	Sally Mentzer Coordinator of Transfer Advising
	Jeanette Miller Project Manager, Freshman Transition Projects
	Jody Nyberg Event/Program Coordinator
	Cheryll Ramirez Financial Anyalst
	Edith Wu-Nguyen Director of New Student Programs
	Amanda Wilson Bergado Program Associate, Freshman Transition Projects

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