To the Class of 2015


Since 1995, Sophomore College has offered sophomores the op- portunity to study intensively in small groups with Stanford fac- ulty for several weeks before the beginning of fall quarter. More than 100 faculty and nearly 4,500 students have participat- ed in the program. Many Sophomore College alumni maintain the rich relationships formed with faculty and peers in their courses. They find that the critical habits of mind taught in the seminars, the exposure to a field of interest and to Stanford’s resources, and the intellectual bonds they form in the program sup- port them in becoming more engaged and creative learners through the rest of their careers at Stanford and beyond. Sophomore College offers the opportunity to


immerse yourself in a fascinating subject while collaborating with peers, Sophomore College Assis- tants, and faculty in building a community of schol- ars. The program also encourages you to explore the full range of Stanford’s academic resources. At its best, Sophomore College is characterized by an atmosphere of intense academic exploration. Faculty and students alike attest to the strong relationships formed in these classes, the high level of dedication that faculty expect and that students bring to the work, and the impressive academic achievements that arise from this partnership. If you seek this kind of intellectual immersion,


I encourage you to consider which of the courses described in this catalogue you would like to explore and to which you could contribute the best of your enthusiasm and experience.


Sincerely, Harry Elam Freeman-Thornton Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education


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