Welcome, MLA students!
We’ve created this page for easy access to the forms and documents you'll need. If you have any questions about these documents, or about MLA policies, please don’t hesitate to contact the MLA office at mlaprogram@stanford.edu or 650-725-0061.
View the current curriculum on the Curriculum page.
Student Resources
MLA Student Handbook 2023-2024
Student Policy Handbook and Axess Instruction Manual
Student and Alumni Directory
This directory is password protected: For password details please email: mlaprogram@stanford.edu
Contact Information Update
Need to change your contact information? Update the MLA office with your new address, phone, or email.
Enrollment Forms
Student Services Form
For students taking a quarter off from classes
Leave of Absence Request
Contact the MLA Associate Dean prior to submitting a leave request.
Permanent Withdraw Form
Contact the MLA Associate Dean prior to filling this out. When completed, email to: mlaprogram@stanford.edu
Academic Status Forms
Application for Active Status
For students who have completed the core curriculum and their first two seminars.
Declaration of Intent to Proceed
For students who are filing their prospectus; form to accompany the submission.
Sixth-Year Petition
For students in their fifth year who need to apply to extend into a sixth year in the program.
Financial Forms
Tuition Assistance Application
Contact the MLA office for information on applying for tuition assistance.
