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Accreditation
Stanford University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 748-9001. The Master of Liberal Arts program is a Stanford University graduate program, fully accredited by and responsible to Stanford’s Academic Senate; it functions under the auspices of Stanford Continuing Studies.
Our students span a diverse cultural mix of women and men with a wide range of ages and backgrounds. We are seeking an energetic group of students who look forward to a rigorous program of broad exposure and intellectual growth.
Eligibility
Applicants must have
- a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited college or university
- a minimum 3.0 GPA from the student's undergraduate institution (the admissions committee also gives consideration to postgraduate experiences and recent accomplishments)
- significant background, coursework, and/or accomplishment in the liberal arts
Key Dates
- June 6, 2013: MLA Information Session
- September 2013: Admissions Opens
- Late January 2014: Application Due
Information Sessions
Information Sessions offer an opportunity to visit campus and learn more about the program. Program faculty and students will discuss the program and the application process, and answer questions.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Video
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Family and the MLA Program
You can do it all. MLA students discuss the benefits and challenges of balancing family time and their MLA studies.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:00pm
Location details will be sent as soon as they are finalized to attendees that have submitted an RSVP.
The MLA Program will hold additional sessions in August and October--the dates are to be determined.