New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
Welcome to Stanford and welcome to the community! The Graduate Life Office (GLO) coordinates NGSO to welcome and orient new graduate students to Stanford. Our goal is to connect new graduate students with useful campus resources that will assist them during their time as graduate students. NGSO is open to all incoming graduate and professional students. While attendance is not mandatory, we encourage students to attend as many events as possible to make the most out of orientation week.
NGSO 2026 9/14-9/18
Featured NGSO Events
- Grad 101 - Monday, 9/14, 10:00am-11:30am at Traitel Hauck Auditorium | Graduate Life Office
- SAA Welcome Lunch and Social, Monday 9/14, 2026, 12-2 p.m at the Alumni Center | Stanford Alumni Association
- [RSVP*] American Football 101 - Monday 9/14, 5:15-7:30pm at Siebel Field | Stanford Athletics
- [RSVP*] Yoga - Tuesday 9/15 9am-10am at EVGR B/C Lawn | Graduate Life Office
- [RSVP*] Speed Friending - Wednesday, 9/16, 3:00-5:00pm at EVGR C 134 | Graduate Life Office
- President's Welcome Reception - Thursday, 9/17, 3:30-5:00pm at Main Quad | Graduate Life Office
- GOALIE (Resource Fair) - Friday, 9/18, 12:00-2:00pm at Canfield Court | Graduate Life Office
*RSVP linked in NGSO schedule.
NSGO-Related Links
GOALIE
The Graduate Orientation Activities Lunch and Information Event, otherwise known as G.O.A.L.I.E., is a long-standing tradition and was one of the first campus-wide orientation events for graduate students.
Grad School Ready - Health Recording
Missed our webinar on August 10th? Or want to revisit what was discussed? We’ve got you covered! The recording is now available and ready for you to watch at your convenience.
Previous NGSOs
Access previous NGSOs from past academic years.
