Undergrad Advising Directors
Language Conversation Partner Program/Hume Center for Writing and Speaking
Academic Coaching/CareerED
Subject Matter Tutoring/Academic Advising
Tech Resources/Study Tips and Tools
100

If I need to change the grade status of a class (Letter grade/credit no credit/incomplete), who do I go to? 

UAD

100

What is one language that they have available to practice with an LCP?

Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish

100

What is an academic coach? 

Academic coaches are people who can help you navigate academic-related challenges by providing you with the tools to balance the many demands that we face. 

100

What is one subject offered for tutoring? 

Biology/Bioengineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Human Biology, CME, Math, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Statistics

100

True or False: There are resources on reflecting on your academic goals on the Study Tools website. 

True

200

Where can you find your UAD? 

Their office is located in or near your residential neighborhood. 

200

Where is the Hume Center located?

The Hume Center is located in the Main Quad, in Building 250.

200

What is one thing you can discuss with an Academic Coach?


  • Procrastination
  • Reading and note-taking strategies
  • Motivation
  • Communicating with advisors/mentors
  • Maintaining focus
  • Getting "unstuck" on graduate research
  • Preparing for exams/quals
  • Balancing graduate research and teaching
  • Managing test anxiety
  • Balancing school and family life
  • Writing essays and dissertations
  • Time Management
200

What is one thing tutors can help you with? 

  • Discuss and break down course concepts and problem sets with you
  • Help you prepare for upcoming exams
  • Brainstorm and strategize studying techniques
200

What is one learning strategy the Study Tools website gives tips on?

  • Learning for Understanding
  • Taking Effective Notes
  • Preparing for Tests and Exams
  • Reading Purposefully
300

How can I meet with my UAD? 

Schedule an appointment (in person or zoom) or go to their drop-in hours

300

What is one thing that will happen at an LCP appointment? 

  • Role-play different speaking scenarios
  • Practice oral drills and activities from your textbook
  • Boost your conversational confidence in your target language
  • Lead unstructured conversations in the language you are studying
300

What can CareerEd help you with? 

Equitable access to resources, connections, opportunities, and education that strengthen the self-discovery of Stanford students and alumni in their career pursuits.

300

How many hours in advance should you cancel your tutoring appointment by if you cannot make it anymore?

At least 24 hrs in advance

300

True or false: I can troubleshoot my laptop's network connection with Student Technical support. 

True

400

I have a question about pre-med and pre-law requirements. Who do I go to?

Pre-Prof UAD

400

I have a paper due for PWR tomorrow, but I want someone to look it over before I submit. Who can I go to?

Drop-in Writing Tutor (make sure to check the schedule)

400

How many follow-up appointments am I allowed to make with an Academic Coach and what could a follow up look like?

Unlimited amount!

400

Can I get group and one-on-one tutoring at the Athletic Academic Resource Center?

No, for a group of students only – one-on-one tutoring is not permitted by the AARC

400

What resources are in the makerspace?

Supplies for crafting, tinkering, and drawing materials, 3D printer, etc

500

What is one thing my UAD can help me with? 

Provide information about graduation requirements and considerations, taking time off from Stanford, what to do if you are struggling, inform about the many resources and opportunities that Stanford offers, including research grants and fellowships

500

What can the Hume Center help you with other than writing a paper for your PWR?

Research papers, multimedia presentations, cover letters, applications, and interview prep.

500

True or False: Stanford University uses Indeed to post job availability, internship postings, event info, and CareerEd coaching schedules. 

False, we use Handshake. 
500

Where can I find the building for CTL tutoring?

408 Panama Mall

500

How long can I loan a calculator for?

3 days