About Us

We aim to help graduate students flourish at Stanford through programming that addresses the multifaceted issues of the graduate experience. Through programs like New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO), Grad 201s, and GLO Study Breaks, we connect students to important campus resources and empower them to thrive as members of the Stanford community.

Our Programs

• New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) - A full week of events to welcome all incoming first-year grads. Get connected with important campus resources, make new friends, and learn all about the graduate community and the people who support them.
• Grad 201s - As an extension of NGSO, Grad 201s are workshops and seminars designed to help students expand upon or re-familiarize themselves with topics explored during orientation.
  • Previous Offerings:
    • Challenging Imposter Feelings
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Facing Uncertainty With Courage
    • Financial Wellness: Taxes
    • Healthy Relationships
    • International Grad Student Panel
    • Job Search Stress Management
    • Leave of Absence Resources
    • Office of Accessible Education (OAE) Resources
    • Resources for Grads
    • Compassion and Resiliency
    • Self-Care and Time Management
• GLO Connect - Fun interactive events designed to help students get to know our staff and the work that we do to support grad students.
  • Previous Offerings:        
    • Amanda Sharick, Assistant Dean: FLI Conversations
    • Angela Estrella, Well-Being Coach: Succulents & Gratitude
    • Anne Hare, COVID-19 Compliance Coordinator: DIY Terrariums
    • Christine Gibo, Assistant Dean & Associate Director: Flower Arranging
    • Laurette Beeson, Associate Dean & Associate Director: Breadmaking
    • Nick Antonicci, Assistant Dean: Tiny Terrariums
    • Sonya Forrester, Assistant Dean: Terracotta Pot Painting
• GLO Study Breaks - Quick and casual events offering free treats to provide students with some respite during busy weeks.
• GLO Socials - Grad school can be an isolating experience but it doesn’t have to be. Our socials are casual get-togethers designed to help students meet new friends or reconnect with old ones.
• Graduate Student Programming Board - The mission of GSPB is to offer events for grad students by grad students. Have a particular interest in an activity that you would like to experience with other grads? Come to a meeting to propose an event!

How You Can Engage

Be on the lookout for upcoming events by checking the monthly Grad Announce newsletter and following us @glo_stanford on Instagram. You can also contact the programming team at gradlife_programs@lists.stanford.edu.