Resource Links

Department Administration

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Faculty

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Graduate Life Office (GLO)

The Graduate Life Office (GLO) provides comprehensive and impartial guidance and information about all aspects of life as a graduate student. The Assistant Deans can help you with personal issues, roommate problems, family issues, health concerns, academic challenges, financial difficulties, etc. The GLO team is available during office hours at 650-736-7078, or 24/7 at 650-723-8222, pager ID number 25085.

Bechtel International Center

The Bechtel International Center Provides information and assistance to international students, scholas, and Stanford departments on obtaining and maintaining legal status in the US. They also provide information to students who are pursuing scholarships for study and research abroad.

Academic Support and Resources

Financial Resources

The University has created several programs specifically for graduate students dealing with challenging financial situations. Information on these programs and how to apply can be found on the Financial Aid website.

  • Graduate Cash Advance: The University will provide a cash advance in increments of $1,000 to $4,000 to graduate students that is intended to help with expenses before financial support is posted to the student account or before assistantship salary is paid. This is not additional aid and is instead a no-interest loan that is expected to be repaid once graduate funding is disbursed.  
  • Emergency Grant-In-Aid: Emergency Grant-in-Aid Funds assist graduate students who experience a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses, causing financial hardship. This program is designed to assist in situations where the emergency may impede academic progress, and for those who cannot reasonably resolve their financial difficulty through fellowships, loans, or personal resources.
  • Graduate Student Aid Fund: The Graduate Student Aid Fund assists graduate students with health-related University fees such as the Campus Health Service Fee and Cardinal Care Insurance premiums when those expenses create a significant financial hardship.
  • Graduate Family Grant: The Graduate Family Grant will provide up to $20,000 per year per family to eligible graduate students with dependent children. Funds may be used flexibly as needed to cover expenses such as childcare, healthcare and rent. Awards will be disbursed via the student’s account and are considered taxable income.
  • Graduate Housing Loan: Graduate and professional students who will be living off-campus may apply for loan funds to help with move-in costs, such as first and last month's rent and security deposit.  Loan funds are provided by Stanford.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Stanford is dedicated to promoting students’ mental health and well-being. There are specialists on campus who can address your concerns in a confidential and supportive setting.

Confidential Resources

Health and Wellness

Professional Development Resources

Safety Resources

  • Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS). Phone: 650-329-2413
  • Allied University Security Services will escort SRWC staff to and from the Barron Garage or the surface lots.
  • Blue Emergency Towers are located throughout the Stanford and SRWC campuses, allowing individuals to request immediate assistance from local law enforcement resources. Pushing the large red call button on the tower connects immediately to local emergency dispatch, is staffed 24 hours a day, and also activates a blue strobe light on top that alerts others, including responding deputies, to your location. 
  • Faculty Staff Help Center offers our community confidential counseling to address work and personal issues and provides workshops, discussion groups, and facilitation services for difficult conversations.
  • Red Folder provides faculty and staff guidance on responding to and assisting distressed students.
  • SHARE Title IX Office is the university’s central resource for redressing and preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence issues experienced by all Stanford community members.
  • Sexual Violence Support & Resources provides our community access to urgent help, including confidential emotional support, options for reporting an assault, temporary accommodations, and other safety measures. 
  • 5-SURE Safe Rides provides students, faculty and staff escorts or transportation service to and from Stanford campus locations, including work locations, parties/events, sporting events, campus residences, and libraries. This service operates 7 days a week between 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. and is only available during the Stanford campus's fall, winter, and spring academic quarters.
  • Stanford Transportation Emergency Ride Home Program provides alternative transportation when an unforeseen emergency arises. Additionally, encourage the use of the Marguerite shuttle when moving around campus.
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