Introductory Seminars
What are IntroSems?
Introductory Seminars (IntroSems) are small, hands-on, discussion-based academic courses offered from the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional schools at Stanford and designed specifically for frosh, sophomores, and first-year transfer students.
How IntroSems fit into your Stanford education Explore IntroSems Catalog Enter Your Choices How IntroSems fit into your Stanford teaching
Enter Your Choices for Pre-enrollment
Really excited about a particular IntroSem? Enter your choice for pre-enrollment in up to three IntroSems per quarter. Tell the instructor why you want to take their class with a combined statement of interest. Status for your selections (i.e., admitted, waitlisted, not admitted) is released before you enroll in your other courses that quarter.
Learn about choosing IntroSems for pre-enrollment
Missed out on entering your choices or did but didn't receive pre-enrollment?
Late start, or just flexible? After instructors have selected students for pre-enrollment, any IntroSems that still have space available will open up for student self-registration in Navigate Enrollment. You’ve got a few avenues for getting into a fantastic class!
Learn which IntroSems have Space Available
Your Guide to IntroSems at Stanford
Be Inquisitive. Be Yourself.
The Russell A. Berman Awards for Excellence
Celebrating the best student work IntroSems have to offer! See past winners or nominate your students.
Learn about the IntroSems Excellence Awards