Welcome to the Sophomore Page

To the Class of 2015:

Some students feel like sophomore year is the time when they should have everything figured out. It is true that by the end of your sophomore year, you should be ready to focus your academic interests by declaring a major. However, the time leading up to that point is still about exploring your interests and learning how to fit those within Stanford’s offerings and requirements. Read below to learn more about resources and opportunities that will guide you through your second year at Stanford.

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 a UAR advisor: your Academic Director, your AARC Advisor, and/or pre-professional advisors in Sweet Hall
• Continue to have a quarterly check-in with your Pre-Major Advisor until you declare a major
• 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 four-year plans
• Choose and start developing a relationship with a faculty advisor
• Plan for overseas study

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
• Arts Intensive
• Community centers
• Student government
• Student leadership opportunities and staff positions
• Public and community service
• Cultivate relationships with faculty
• Get to know your Resident Fellow

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• Selected academic deadlines and events
• Stanford Academic Calendar
• Housing Draw calendar

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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

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