Information Session: Stanford Graduate Degrees, Certificates, and Courses I 2024

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Non-Degree Program

Offers flexible learning options for working professionals.
Allows students to enroll part-time, take courses at their own pace, and pause or take breaks as needed.
Application requirements:
- Undergraduate degree.
- Official university transcripts and identification.
- Brief statement of purpose.
- Meet course and department prerequisite requirements.
Earn a B or better to continue taking courses.
Up to three years to complete a graduate certificate.
Accredited non-degree graduate certificate from Stanford University.
No recommendation letter or GRE required for the graduate certificate program.
Individual courses do not require recommendation letters, only academic transcripts.
Credits earned can be applied towards a master's degree in the same field.
Open to anyone who meets the prerequisites, regardless of age.
Not a backdoor into the master's degree program but provides an opportunity to earn a Stanford transcript and demonstrate academic ability.
No limit on the number of students accepted, except for popular courses with enrollment caps.

Part-time and online Master's degrees available in the School of Engineering.
Same classes as on-campus students, recorded for online students.
Application information available on the department's website.
Not all courses offered at Stanford are available online for master's degrees.
HCP (High-Tech Credential Program) no longer requires company sponsorship.
Scholarships and financial assistance available for the master's degree program.

Subsets of courses in a certain discipline that can lead to a credential.
Requires students to maintain a B or better in all courses.
Must be completed within three years.
Credits earned can be applied towards a Stanford engineering master's degree if admitted to the program.
No recommendation letter or GRE required.

Honors Cooperative Program (HCP) is a part-time master's degree program with the same application process as the full-time degree program.
As a part-time student in the HCP, individuals have the rights and privileges of a full-time student and can attend classes, lectures, and office hours in person or online.

Free materials, including course lectures and materials, are available on the Stanford Online YouTube channel and public-facing course websites.
Stanford offers online orientations and quarterly social mixers to help online students connect with other students and find support.
The School of Engineering offers non-degree courses and certificates in collaboration with the School of Medicine, including an Epidemiology Certificate and a Biomedical Data Science Certificate.
More information and upcoming informational sessions can be found on the Stanford Engineering website and YouTube channel.