Stanford Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering

Student Resources

Overview

The Computer Science department is one of the largest at Stanford, with over 1,600 students across three degree programs. With such a vibrant and diverse community, we strive to ensure that every student feels supported and welcomed. Below are key resources to help guide you through your academic journey.

Peer Tutoring & Academic Resources
Student Development Resources
Additional Student Resources
Student Spotlight: Peer Tutors

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Peer Tutoring & Academic Resources

Important Note: Office hours are a great way to get personalized support from your instructors and TAs. Below are additional academic resources to help you succeed.

  • Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides free subject tutoring with peers who are specially trained to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your classes.
  • Additional Courses for Engineers (ACE) provide our students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds, with the opportunities and support to succeed in their course and in their major.
  • Technical Communication Program (TCP) is a writing and public speaking resource center focused on STEM communication for Stanford students of all levels.
  • Completion Coaching provides support for Stanford undergraduate and co-term students who have one or more Incomplete ('I') grades to finish.
  • LaIR and Black LaIR are peer-led office hours targeted to support students in the CS106 courses.

Student Development Resources

  • Undergrad Academic Advisor guides students in exploring their interests, setting goals, and finding meaning in academics and co‑curricular activities.
  • The Graduate Student Life Office (GLO) helps graduate students navigate the issues, challenges, and complications that are an inevitable part of life.
  • The Office of Accessible Education (OAE) is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and giving them the opportunity to perform at their highest academic potential.
  • Computer Forum provides a mechanism for developing interaction with industrial researchers and their academic counterparts, promoting the exchange of the most advanced technological ideas in fields of computer science and electrical engineering.
  • Engineering Career Ed partners with students and recent alumni to find internships and jobs, explore careers, establish connections, and so much more.
  • First-Generation/ Low Income Student Success Center operates on the pillars of advocacy, mentorship, community & belonging, and connections to resources to provide holistic support for first-generation, low-income, transfers, guardian scholars, and FLI graduate students at Stanford.

Additional Student Resources