# Resources for Incoming Students

**Source**: https://advising.stanford.edu/incoming-students
**Parent**: https://advising.stanford.edu/

Learn about Academic Advising's programs for incoming students, including Approaching Stanford, Summer Bridge Program, Frosh 101/Transfer 101, and more!

## Approaching Stanford

Approaching Stanford is the process that guides all new undergraduates in the transition to life on The Farm.  From the day you are admitted up through [New Student Orientation](https://orientation.stanford.edu/) in September, Approaching Stanford is here for you!

[Get Started](https://approaching.stanford.edu/)

## Summer Bridge Program

The Summer Bridge program combines an academic experience with co-curricular programming designed to help our Bridge Scholars find community and become familiar with campus resources.

[Explore Summer Bridge](https://summerbridge.stanford.edu/)

## Additional Resources

### [Exploring Your Stanford Courses](/incoming-students/exploring-courses)

Unsure about how to choose your courses this Autumn?  This video presentation by your Academic Advisors will help you get started!

### [Designing Your First Quarter](/incoming-students/designing)

During NSO, your Academic Advisors will give a helpful presentation called "Designing Your First Quarter."  You can find a list of the resources mentioned in that presentation here.

## Ready to Learn More?

Check out the [**Current Students**](/current-students) section of our website for resources on choosing courses, advice on exploring majors, answers to frequently asked questions about your academics and requirements, and much more!

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