Important Dates
| July 07 | FOR PhDs ONLY: Deadline to complete PhD Rotation Program Form for Autumn 22-23. Check your email for details from Chaz Butler, EE Graduate Admissions. |
| August 15 | Deadline to opt out of Cardinal Care for international students |
| August 15 | Deadline to submit entrance medical requirements |
| September 01 | Axess opens for autumn course enrollment |
| September 15 | Deadline to opt out of Cardinal Care for domestic students |
| September 23-24 | EE New Student Orientation |
| September 26 | First day of classes |
Be sure to check out the Incoming Student Checklist below for important to-do items!
Axess Opens for Course Enrollment on September 1
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: signing up for your first quarter of classes at Stanford! Before you get too excited about enrolling immediately, however, you should take steps to plan out your course schedule that will save you time later on.
- Step 1: Consult the EE Graduate Handbook.
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Students who intend to earn the MS degree should read the section entitled Program Planning: M.S. Degree. Students entering the PhD program should be aware that the EE department recently made changes to the PhD course unit requirements. If you have questions about requirements, please save them for when you arrive on campus, as we will address these matters in detail during orientation.
- Step 2: Browse/search the list of available courses
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ExploreCourses (2022–2023 will be available on August 17). Click on Electrical Engineering (EE) under School of Engineering to view courses in the department, or use the search bar at the top to search for courses containing keywords. You can view classes offered during Autumn quarter by using the “term offered” filters on the right.
- Step 3: Consult your academic program advisor
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Advisor assignments will be distributed to MS students during the week of September 9.
If you received an initial academic advisor in your acceptance letter, you may contact this faculty member with course enrollment questions. Otherwise, you may draft a preliminary study list that can be confirmed by your advisor once you receive your assignment. You may enroll in courses before speaking with your advisor.
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Read the Patent and Copyright Agreement. After August 19, sign the Patent and Copyright Agreement for Personnel at Stanford (SU-18). Complete any remaining items on your To Do List in Axess.
- After completing these steps, you’re ready to enroll!*
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Visit the Axess Help Center for detailed instructions on how to enroll in courses. Don’t worry if you can’t enroll immediately—students do not typically have problems with graduate courses filling up. Full-time graduate students should be enrolled in 8–10 units by September 14.
*International students must arrive on campus and attend the Maintaining Your Legal Status session before they will be able to enroll. Please see the Bechtel International Center's website for more information.
International Students: Obtaining Your Student Visa
Students entering the U.S. for the first time using the F-1/J-1 visa to study at Stanford University should refer to one of the following documents from the Bechtel International Center:
F-1 Graduate Information Sheet
J-1 Graduate Information Sheet
If more than 30 days have passed since your visa interview and your visa has not been issued, please send an email to new_intl_students@stanford.edu (link sends email) with the following information: full name, date of birth, citizenship, passport number, place & date of visa interview, and any information provided by the Consulate. Visa related questions should also be sent to the address noted above.
Note: The orientation for new international graduate students is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8. More information to follow from the Bechtel International Center and on the International Student Orientation website.
Student Resources
Making the transition to graduate at Stanford can be difficult. To smooth the transition, Stanford has created the Peer Learning Consultant Program (PLCP) aimed at supporting student learning and navigation of the academic landscape. PLCP offers one-on-one coaching, webinars, workshops, and services in several areas including
- Communicating Effectively in academia
- Research skills
- Study halls and study communities
- Remote learning
Did you know Stanford University sits on 8,180 acres? Many students use bicycles to get around. There are few ways to rent or purchase a new or used bike.
- Stanford Department of Public Safety: purchase a used bike starting at $30 during the annual bike sale.
- Campus Bike Shop: rent, buy new or used bikes. Students can also store, ship, donate, or sell bikes through the Student Bike Recovery Project
Exploring EE.Stanford.edu
EE's website connects you to a wealth of Graduate Student information.
- Current MS Students
- Current PhD Students
- Degree Status & Academic Policies
- Course Assistantships & Graders
- Advising
- Graduate Life
- Career Resources
Incoming Student Checklist
Gateway for New Graduate Students
For more resources to aid in your transition to Stanford, check out the VPGE's Gateway for New Graduate Students, a "one-stop shop" for any questions you may have as an incoming graduate student.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about EE Admit News, please contact the EE Admissions Office at admissions@ee.stanford.edu.
Stanford Department of Public Safety (DPS): purchase a used bike starting at $30 during the annual bike sale.
Campus Bike Shop: rent, buy new or used bikes. Students can also store, ship, donate, or sell bikes through the Student Bike Recovery Project.