Undergraduate Advising and Research
Dean: Julie Lythcott-Haims
Program Office: Sweet Hall, first floor
Phone: (650) 723-2426
Fax: (650) 725-1436
Web Site: http://ual.stanford.edu
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Appointments: (650) 723-2426
Undergraduate Advising and Research introduces students to the full intellectual richness of undergraduate study at Stanford, supports students in their academic and intellectual pursuits, and seeks to instill within them a deep sense of identity within and belonging to our community of scholars at Stanford. This means different things for different students at different times, leading to an emphasis on extended one-on-one interactions between students and advisers. The substance of these interactions flows from the scholarship and teaching of the broad intellectual community at Stanford.
The UAR staff includes professional advisors in Sweet Hall, the Athletics Academic Resource Center, and in the undergraduate residences. Freshmen are assigned to academic advisers (faculty and academic staff) according to their preliminary academic interest and residence. The professional advisers in Sweet Hall, the Athletics Academic Resource Center, and the undergraduate residences complement the role of the assigned advisers with a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum; they advise students broadly on their courses of study and long-term goals. Some freshmen receive enhanced academic support through participation in Expanded Advising Programs (EAP).
UAR functions include:
- overseeing the transition of freshmen/transfers into the university
- assistance with curriculum planning
- consultation on choosing a major
- advice on integrating research into an undergraduate program of study
- support for students considering and applying for merit-based scholarships and national fellowships
- practical advice on how to prepare for and apply to graduate and professional schools
- academic and personal advising related to academic performance
- guidance on policies and procedures concerning academic standing
- assistance with interpretation and application of academic rules and regulations
- referrals to campus tutoring resources and counseling offices