Stanford Summer Session on Campus at Stanford

Stanford Summer Session courses are known for being academically challenging and suitable for ambitious and high-achieving individuals. Courses for undergraduates, graduates, high school and gap year students are offered from 30 different departments, all of which carry Stanford University credit that can be used for your home institution. Teachers are current academics of Stanford University. On every course, students are encouraged to take their learning beyond the classroom on educational field trips, and to take advantage of Stanford’s superb campus by touring its museums – such as the Cantor Arts Center – and getting to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park. ‘Stanford Voices’ are small gatherings that provide students with an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows and alumni to hear about their work and career pathways, and a variety of educational workshops run on topics such as how best to prepare for college and how to build your own professional network.

On a Stanford Summer Session programme, you’ll be encouraged to balance challenging academics with a rich menu of educational and social activities. In the evening and at weekends you’ll get to experience quintessentially ‘Stanford’ activities such as ‘fountain hopping’ or a scavenger hunt! Dances, talent shows and community gatherings provide ample opportunities to make new friends and experience authentic student life. You’ll be able to attend campus cultural and sports events such as a San Jose Earthquakes game or a concert at the Frost Amphitheater. Excursions include day trips to San Francisco, Great America Amusement Park, or a trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Summer Study students are housed in one St Andrews’ official student residences, David Russell Apartments, located just a 20-minute walk from the centre of town and its sandy beaches, and a 10-minute walk to the University’s Sports Centre. Students will share a comfortable and modern apartment with four other summer students. Each private room contains a double bed and has its own en-suite bathroom.