Welcome to the Sophomore Page

Hello Class of 2010.  Bookmark this page. Use it as a navigational guide to this website and to the many resources and opportunities available to you.

The Sophomore “Must Do” list

This year is a great time to explore your interests as you head toward declaring a major, or as you begin to integrate into your chosen field of study.

• Meet with Professional Advisors in the VPUE
• Tale advantage of tutoring in Sophomore level classes
• Take PWR 2
• Declare your Major
• Consider pursuing Honors
• Think about applying for a Research grant
• Take a Sophomore Seminar
• Get involved in activities related to your major
• Map out potential 4-year plans
• Choose, and start developing a relationship with, a faculty advisor
• Plan for Overseas Study
• Read the printed Quarterly Time Schedule

Resources and Opportunities

Continue to develop connections with people, programs, and resources to enrich your time here

• Going abroad spring quarter Sophomore year
• Chappell-Lougee and other scholarship and fellowship opportunities
• Undergraduate Research
• Community Centers
• Associate Director for Sophomore Advising
• Student Government
• Student Leadership Opportunities and Staff Positions
• Student Activities
• Public and Community Service
• Cultivate relationships with faculty.
• Stay in touch with your Freshman Advisors:
  Who is my Freshman Advisor?
• Get to know your Resident Fellow

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Sophomore Specific Deadlines and Events

Make note of these important deadlines and events.

• Great GRE Advice!
  May. 14, 2008
• Autumn Quarter Begins
  Sep. 22, 2008
• End-Quarter Period
  Dec. 01, 2008 - Dec. 07, 2008
• End-Quarter Exams
  Dec. 08, 2008 - Dec. 12, 2008
• Winter Quarter Begins
  Jan. 06, 2009
• End-Quarter Period
  Mar. 09, 2009 - Mar. 15, 2009
• End-Quarter Exams
  Mar. 16, 2009 - Mar. 20, 2009
• Spring Break
  Mar. 23, 2009 - Mar. 27, 2009
• Spring Quarter Begins
  Mar. 31, 2009
• End-Quarter Period
  May. 29, 2009 - Jun. 04, 2009
• End-Quarter Exams
  Jun. 05, 2009 - Jun. 10, 2009
• Commencement
  Jun. 14, 2009
• Summer Quarter Begins
  Jun. 23, 2009

• Selected Deadlines and Events: Visit this page for details on these and other deadlines and events.
• University Academic Deadlines
• Apply for Summer Research College
• Housing Draw

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Thinking Ahead

Now is the time to explore your opportunities and plan for the years ahead….

• Summer Plans
• Residential Staff opportunities
• Internships
• Scholarships and Fellowships
• Overseas Studies
• Off-Campus studies and academic exchange programs
• Awards
• Public and Community Service
• Post-Stanford Academics
• Research opportunities

For Sophomore Transfers (incoming Sophomores)

Welcome to Stanford! Take advantage of this information especially for Transfer Students.

• Transfers Page
• Approaching Stanford
• New Student Orientation

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