Stanford Policies

The Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures (GAP) Handbook

The GAP is a compilation of university policies and other information related to the academic progress of Stanford graduate students, from their application and admission to the conferral of degrees and retention of records.

Stanford Bulletin

Academic guide with access to policies including graduate academic progress, dismissal guidelines, voluntary leaves of absence, and student grievances.

Stanford Honor Code

The Honor Code is an undertaking of the Stanford academic community, individually and collectively. Its purpose is to uphold a culture of academic honesty.

The Fundamental Standard

Students at Stanford are expected to show both within and without the University such respect for order, morality, personal honor and the rights of others as is demanded of good citizens. Failure to do this will be sufficient cause for removal from the University.

Harassment and Discrimination Reporting

Report an incident to the university if you have experienced, witnessed, or are aware of an incident of harassment or discrimination.

Stanford Administrative Guide

Stanford’s collection of guidelines that govern workplace interactions, approaches, procedures, and processes. Includes the University Code of Conduct and Sexual Harassment Policy

Academic Grievance Procedure

Process for addressing concerns about improper academic decisions.

Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom at Stanford

Guidance on the application of freedom of expression principles in different contexts around campus.