The Stanford Center for Professional Development provides a range of resources to assist new and returning students, those who are considering enrolling in courses, and visitors.

Graduate Student Handbooks

Students enrolled in individual graduate courses or as part of a degree or certificate program need to familiarize themselves with information about policies and deadlines. The following handbooks all contain important information about the rules and privileges associated with enrollment through the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

• Audit
• Non Degree Option
• Honors Cooperative Program

2009-10 Stanford Center for Professional Development Literature

PDFs of 2009-10 literature, which list available courses, important deadlines, and more, are available for download. Courses, dates, and other information are subject to change.

• Stanford Center for Professional Development Overview
• Winter 2009-10 Quarterly
• Advanced Computer Security Professional Certificate
• Engineering Leadership and Management
• Master's Degrees and Certificates
• Stanford Advanced Project Management Professional Certificate
• Strategic Decision and Risk Management Professional Certificate

Course Advisors

Stanford graduate students and subject matter experts are available to answer questions about course content and requirements and to work with you to develop a course of study.

Stanford Engineering Everywhere

For the first time in its history, Stanford is offering some of its most popular engineering classes free of charge to students and educators around the world. Stanford Engineering Everywhere (SEE) expands the Stanford experience to students and educators online. A computer and an Internet connection are all you need. View lecture videos, access reading lists and other course handouts, take quizzes and tests, and communicate with other SEE students, all at your convenience.

Visitor Information

Directions to campus, transportation, lodging, maps, dining, climate, and other information will help you plan your visit to Stanford and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stanford University Bookstore

Books and course readers for graduate courses as well as items of general interest may be purchased from the Stanford University Bookstore.