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Welcome to the Parents and Family Page
Stanford’s approach to its relationship with its undergraduates is based on a philosophy that recognizes their status as young adults, and so the university’s primary relationship is with the student. Stanford sees parents as partners: the parent interacts with the student, and Stanford interacts with the student. The student is at the center of this partnership.
We strongly encourage parents to help their sons and daughters develop into independent adults who take charge of their own lives and make decisions with less parental oversight than before.
Excerpted from “A Guide for Parents 2007-08.”
Guides and Publications for Parents
- The Stanford Parents' Gateway This webpage features online publications, information about events and parent links.
- A Guide for Parents 2009-10 (PDF) A Guide for Parents is intended as a companion piece to Approaching Stanford and provides parents with an overview of the University and its policies.
- Parents' Newsletter This links to the Stanford Parents’ Newsletter.
- Career Development Center Register on the Career Development Center’s website to receive a semi-annual Parent Newsletter via email.
- New Student Orientation Parent Events Calendar 2009 (PDF) This lists the Parent Events during New Student Orientation.
Events and Organizations
- Parents' Weekend Held in February, Parents Weekend showcases a variety of activities designed to give parents a taste of the Stanford undergraduate experience. Parents' Weekend is scheduled for February 26-27, 2010.
- Parent Events in your Area This website details Stanford-related events for parents around the country.
- Parents’ Club The Parents’ Club was founded
to support Stanford and its students and to involve parents in the life
of the university. It offers many activities and services, including
the Distinguished Faculty Speakers series and the popular Birthday Cake,
Balloon, Flower and Plant delivery services for special occasions.
Stanford Administrative Offices and Services
- Financial Aid The Financial Aid Office provides information on financial matters for students, their families, and alumni.
- Cardinal Care Insurance This page provides information to parents on the Cardinal Care Insurance program for Stanford students.
- Stanford ePay Learn how to pay your university bills online. Your student can add you as an authorized payer and give you access to the ePay system.
- Student Services Center This office can assist with with questions on a range of topics, include the university bill, financial aid disbursements, enrollment, Stanford degree policies and procedures, Stanford ID Cards and more.
- Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) focuses on the academic lives of students. (650) 725-8815.
- Vice Provost for Student Affairs (VPSA) The Office
of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs (VPSA) focuses on the social and
personal lives of students.
Keeping in touch with the Stanford community
- Stanford Report The Stanford Report provides up-to-date news about the Stanford community.
- Stanford Daily The online version of the daily newsletter is written and edited by Stanford students, providing an undergraduate perspective on news, events, and issues
- Stanford Magazine The university's magazine is sent to parents while their son or daughter is an undergraduate.