Resources for GES Graduate Students

The list of resources below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general place where you can go to begin searching for answers.  If there is anything that you have a special interest in having listed here or have a great resource you would like to share, please e-mail:

University programs and resources

GES Graduate Mentoring program

Bechtel International Center - Additional help for students from other countries.

The 2007-2008 GES Graduate Student Handbook (PDF) has more information about University and GES services and policies.

Other resources of interest

Housing Resources

• Stanford on-campus Housing
• Palo Alto Daily News (Local classified ads)
• Stanford Report Housing
• Craig's List (searchable by area, rent, size, etc.)

Tax Information

• Federal Tax Information for Individuals (IRS site)
• Federal Tax Forms & Publications
• California State Forms
• Federal W-4 Form Assistance (Online calculator)

Transportation

• General Bay Area Transit Links
• Stanford's free Marguerite shuttle
• Caltrain (San Jose to San Francisco)
• SamTrans: San Mateo County's bus lines
• Ferry Schedules across the Bay:
  • Alameda-Oakland Ferry 
  • Blue & Gold Fleet: San Francisco to Tiburon, Sausalito, Oakland, Alameda and Vallejo. Tours to Alcatraz and Angel Island are also available. blueandgoldfleet.com
  • Harbor Bay Maritime: Weekday commuter service runs from San Francisco to Alameda's Harbor Bay Isle landing.
  • Golden Gate Ferry: Ferries operate from San Francisco to Larkspur and Sausalito. 
  • Vallejo Baylink Ferry: San Francisco-Vallejo ferry has connecting bus service to Davis and Sacramento.

Bicycling Trails

~ Road bike trail maps for bay areas are available in Room 122 ~

• Maps Online
• Mountain bike trails (IMBA website)

Attractions

• San Jose Mercury News list of museums, galleries, etc. in the Valley
• Stanford Lively Arts: Great performances with student discounts
• SFStation: arts and entertainment in San Francisco

More graduate program pages:

• Apply for Admission
• Prerequisites
• Funding & Support
• Courses
• For Incoming Students
• Graduation Requirements
• GES Student Resources

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