Keep track of what you need to do before starting at Stanford.
The Graduate Student Gateway contains essential information, deadlines, and resources across many topics, including:
- Enrollment
- Housing
- Finances
- Diversity and inclusion
- Health and wellness
- Policies and standards
The Bechtel International Center is the primary resource for international students at Stanford.
The Bechtel International Center (I-Center) provides information on a wide range of issues that are important to international students, scholars, and their families: immigration matters, social and cultural concerns, and personal issues. In addition, the I-Center hosts programs and events to help international students adjust to life in the United States.
SUNet ID
This login is your key to access Stanford’s online resources.
Your account identifies you, uniquely and permanently, as a member of the Stanford community. It is what is used to log in to Stanford computer systems.
University IT provides a helpful starter’s guide for Stanford technology, from purchasing a laptop to managing your SUNet ID and connecting to the campus network.
This web-based system is the go-to hub for most student business. Students use Axess to accomplish the following tasks:
- File or adjust a study list and select grading options each quarter
- Update emergency contact information
- View and print an unofficial transcript
- Check registration status each quarter (e.g. pending holds)
- Review grades
- Ensure University bill is paid
- Acknowledge University patent agreement
Axess also hosts services for official transcript requests, campus housing applications, and printing enrollment certifications.