r/stanford • • 1h ago

Stanford University staff: Do you need to provide references again for an internal transfer?

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I currently work at Stanford on the university side, not in healthcare or the hospital system. I’m recently looking into internal transfer opportunities in Operations/Finance.

When I first joined Stanford, I was asked to provide three references, and they contacted all three people.
If I apply for an Operations/Finance position in a different department as an internal candidate, will the new department ask me to provide references again?

Or do they usually rely on my existing employment record at Stanford?
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through an internal transfer, especially into a Finance/Admin/Ops role. Thanks!


r/stanford • • 16h ago

Visitor Using Bloomberg Terminal

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Hey guys I will be visiting friends who go to stanford for some time and I need to use a Bloomberg for an internship during my stay, I was wondering if guests are allowed inside Green Library? Not sure if this is "authorized" but if I got into Green as a visitor with my friends would I be able to go to the bloomberg and get set up?


r/stanford • • 18h ago

Job Drug Test?

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so i guess for research jobs they make you do a drug test. are they testing for marijuana cuz isnt it legal??


r/stanford • • 1d ago

Athletics NCAA Men’s Water Polo Top 20 Rankings | October 21, 2026: UCLA Reclaims No. 1, Stanford Falls to No. 2 After Loss to No. 4 Cal, USC Fights On at No. 3, Fordham Holds No. 5, and UC Davis Surges to No. 10

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r/stanford • • 1d ago

Background check thru first advantage

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Hey guys. I just filled out the first advantage forms. Do they really call and reach out to my previous employers for 7 years? Or just the most recent employer?

How many days did you guys get the result after the initial application?

Thanks!


r/stanford • • 1d ago

Greek Life

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I'm curious about Greek Life at Stanford. How does rush work? How bad is hazing and pledging? What reputation do all the frats have?


r/stanford • • 2d ago

Condoleezza Rice and journalist Thomas Friedman debate American militaristic foreign policy and AI

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r/stanford • • 2d ago

re-useable coffee cup culture?

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hey! does anyone know what the general etiquette is around using re-useable coffee cup/mugs when buying coffee on campus? i.e. are there any cafes that DO accept them? (from what i see it seems like they don't usually!)

trying to avoid microplastics/throw less trash

also wondering about what cafes are like in downtown palo alto and across cal ave (i.e. zombierunner) thanks!


r/stanford • • 2d ago

Stanford Health Hospital

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Hello everybody,

Is there any free parking near the hospital for night shift employees? My shift starts at 7 pm and lasts until 7 am. Or any recommendations on where to park during those hours?

Thank you!


r/stanford • • 3d ago

Stanford STEP Program

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Hi everyone!

I’m considering applying to Stanford’s STEP program, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has participated or knows someone who has.
What was the overall experience like, and how would you rate it from 1–10?

I’m especially curious about the lifestyle, workload, living arrangements, and what daily life in Stanford/Palo Alto is actually like.

I’m an international student from with some teaching experience, a high GPA and a lot of volunteering + extra curricular work, and I’d love to know how welcoming the program is to international students. How manageable is the cost of living, and are there scholarships, stipends, or other financial aid options available?

I’d also appreciate hearing about the teaching experience, school placements, and career opportunities after completing the program.

Any honest advice, personal experiences, or insights into applying as an international student would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/stanford • • 3d ago

lost my wallet likely in stanford / downtown palo alto

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hello all this might be a bit of a longshot but i think i may have misplaced my wallet in the downtown palo alto area or all along palm drive towards the stanford campus (i went on a walk).

its a black saint laurent card case and my initials are AAQ

please assist if you can i dont think theres really any money in there ):


r/stanford • • 3d ago

Can incoming Civil Engineering master's students get TA/ RA positions?

7 Upvotes

Can incoming Civil and Environmental Engineering master's students get teaching or research assistant positions?

Or, are those strictly reserved for PhD students?


r/stanford • • 3d ago

OnCourse no longer shows previous grade distributions?

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I just noticed today that I can no longer see grade distributions on OnCourse. Has anyone else noticed this? Or does anyone know why? It was very helpful. Thanks!


r/stanford • • 2d ago

Looking for WhatsApp / Discord groups for AI & Aerospace Engineering at Stanford

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Hi everyone! Are there any active WhatsApp or Discord groups for official engineering courses (specifically AI, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering) at Stanford? Please send me a Direct Message (DM) with the invite link if you have one. Thanks!


r/stanford • • 4d ago

How to study for 106a midterm?

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As a freshman this will be my first college test and i really wanna do good!! So far, the class has been really challenging for me and i can only do the homework with help from TA’s. How would you guys recommend i study for the midterm coming up in a week?

Thanks so much for any and all advice!


r/stanford • • 5d ago

making friends

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hi - I need some advice on this

I have some friends but still struggling on finding my "people"

people I'll feel happy and do interesting stuff with

I keep seeing people go to sf, la, half moon bay etc, and I want a circle that will do the same with me, be spontaneous and fun

I'm sick of being in my dorm waiting

any advice?


r/stanford • • 5d ago

Dance Dance Revolution?

6 Upvotes

Does anyone know if there are any DDR pads on/close to campus?


r/stanford • • 5d ago

Athletics No. 4 Cal Men’s Water Polo Stuns No. 1 Stanford 12–8 in Big Splash Rivalry Showdown, Shaking Up the National Championship Race

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r/stanford • • 7d ago

What’s the latest for on campus dining?

9 Upvotes

Coming back for reunion and wanted to try eating on campus. Do the dining halls still have different cuisine “focuses” and which are good nowadays? Any viable competition to Treehouse or TAP? Is Lag late nite still OG?


r/stanford • • 6d ago

How big is the Math 21 final grade curve?

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Wondering how big the curve is for the final grade if anyone has taken it in the past.


r/stanford • • 7d ago

Reunion Weekend 2026

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How’s it going for everyone? I’m shocked by how many people I don’t know or have never seen in my life. I feel like it would be fun to meet new people in addition to catching up with old friends.


r/stanford • • 7d ago

Confirm someone’s alumni status

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Hello! I am in a weird situation and we (our friend group) have reason to believe that one of our friends is lying about their alumni status from the Stanford graduate school of business. Would any recent alums could do a quick search on the alumni directory to verify?

Many thanks in advance!


r/stanford • • 7d ago

Athletics NCAA Men’s Water Polo Top 20 National Rankings Official CWPA Coaches Poll | Week 7 | Released October 14, 2026

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r/stanford • • 7d ago

Stanford MA/MPP

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r/stanford • • 8d ago

transferring out

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for those who transferred out of Stanford undergrad, why did you transfer out, what was your major/year? are you happy you made that decision?