Admissions | Stanford Online High School
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Admissions | Stanford Online High School
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Admissions
Stanford OHS follows a traditional August–June academic calendar year. Applicants apply in the fall/winter prior to their desired academic year of entry. We encourage you to attend our admissions events, look through our website, and connect with the Admissions Team as you begin your application journey.
The 2026-27 Application is Now Closed
The Admissions cycle for the 2026-27 year at Stanford Online High School has ended. We encourage you to review the information on our website to apply for a future cycle. If you'd like to be informed when the 2027-28 application opens, please fill out the form linked here:
Future Interest Form
Your Journey Begins Here
Read about the kinds of students we select, the criteria on which we base our admissions decisions, and key information you need to know before starting your application.
Criteria & Standardized Testing
/criteria
Tuition
/tuition
Financial Aid & Scholarships
/financial-aid-scholarships
Enrollment Options
/enrollment-options
Academics
/academics
College Outcomes
/college-acceptances
Attend an In-Person or Virtual Admissions Event
Online
School Fairs
The Stanford OHS Admissions team welcomes the opportunity to connect with prospective students at school fairs events.
Online
Sample Class
There’s no better way to see how it all works than by joining in a sample class. You’ll interact with students and a Stanford OHS instructor, see how our virtual classroom functions, and learn more about our rigorous academics.
Online
Student Panel
Meet with current Stanford OHS students for a panel discussion to hear about their experiences at our school.
Online
Information Session
Want to learn more about what makes our school stand out? Attend this live information session to hear from our Admissions Team.
Steps to Apply
If you’ve decided that Stanford OHS is a good fit for you, here’s how you can apply to join our school. The application process is the same for all students, regardless of enrollment status.
Application Process
Hear From Our Students
Stanford Online High School students and alums share their thoughts on what it is like to be an online student, how to connect with instructors and friends outside of class, how to structure their day, and more. Our Student Ambassadors hail from a range of locations and participate in extracurricular activities both Stanford OHS-based and outside the school. We encourage you to get to know them!
Vikram V., '17 and Varsha V.
Chloe T.
Sebastian Z.
Maddy M.
Student Ambassadors
Download Admissions Materials
Read the Stanford OHS brochure, fast facts, and school profile
Download Brochures and Flyers
Meet the Admissions Team
Kimia Habibi
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Read More
Read More
Emily Hendershot
Assistant Director of Admissions
Read More
Read More
Ellen Duran Young
Assistant Director of Admissions
Read More
Read More
Alinne Ortiz
Admissions Officer
Read More
Read More
Frequently Asked Application Questions
Can students join Stanford OHS mid-year?
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No, Stanford OHS does not accept mid-year students. Our only new student intake is in the fall each year.
Can the application deadline be extended?
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Hide
No. All applications and required materials must be submitted by the stated deadline.
Can a prospective student sit in on a Stanford OHS class?
Show
Hide
No, but we do offer "Sample Courses" as part of our virtual Admissions events, which are one-hour courses in specific subjects to enable prospective students to experience our virtual classroom.
Prior registration is required; visit our
Admissions Event
page to learn more.
Do you offer financial aid?
Show
Hide
Yes. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants. Note that the application for financial aid is separate from the application for admission. Financial aid awards are determined based on need, and available funds.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
How can I connect with the Admissions Team to learn more about the school?
Show
Hide
We communicate with prospective families in multiple ways: email, phone, Zoom, as well as online or in-person events. The fastest way for prospective families to contact Admissions is by email, but families are welcome to reserve an appointment for more specific questions or detailed conversations. Reserve a time on our Admissions Appointment Calendar. Register for one of our online or in-person Admissions Events.
Link for Admissions Appointment Calendar:
https://onlineadmission.stanford.edu/portal/admissionsappts
Link for Admissions Events:
https://ohs.stanford.edu/admissions-events
Is the application the same for those interested in single course enrollment?
Show
Hide
Yes. The application process is the same for each student, regardless of desired enrollment status (1-5 courses).
Is there a way to receive an admissions decision early?
Show
Hide
No. Decisions are released in mid-March.
What materials must be submitted with an application?
Show
Hide
A full list of required materials can be found on our
Apply page
.
When is the deadline for applying to Stanford OHS?
Show
Hide
Specific dates can be found on our
Apply page
.
Where can I check on my application after it is submitted?
Show
Hide
Once you have submitted your application, you can log in to your application account and view the "Application Status" page. On this page, you can view the status of your recommendation forms, transcripts, and other uploaded materials to determine if your application is complete. Once Admission decisions are published you will receive an email and the decision will be posted on the "Application Status" page.
Will Stanford OHS contact my child's school to request their transcript?
Show
Hide
No. Applicants are responsible for requesting their transcript from their current school and uploading it to the online application. If your child's school has other requirements, please contact OHS Admissions.
Does attending Stanford OHS increase a student’s likelihood of admission to Stanford University?
Show
Hide
Colleges and universities (including Stanford University) are familiar with the academic demands of Stanford Online High School. However, the fact that a student has attended or graduated from Stanford Online High School is not in and of itself a predictor of any college admissions outcome. Further, Stanford Online High School is not a ‘feeder school’ to Stanford University.
Stanford University does not consider “demonstrated interest” in making admission decisions. This means that actions such as visiting campus, or calling or emailing admissions staff. Attending Stanford Online High School or any Stanford University program will not increase a student’s likelihood of admission to the university.
Graduates who succeed at Stanford Online High School achieve college placement at a wide range of colleges and universities around the world. For a comprehensive list, please refer to our list of
college acceptances and matriculations
.
Requirements & Eligibility
What are the eligibility requirements to apply for Stanford OHS?
Show
Hide
Stanford OHS does not have a minimum test score or specific eligibility requirement. More information about criteria and how we assess applicants can be
found at this link
.
What materials must be submitted with an application?
Show
Hide
A full list of required materials can be found on our
Apply page
.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
When is the deadline for applying for financial aid?
Show
Hide
Deadlines can be found on our
Apply page
.
Do you offer financial aid for international students?
Show
Hide
Yes. International families should complete a financial aid application through School and Student Services (SSS) and should provide all government tax forms and wage statements for the prior year. Further instructions can be found on our
Financial Aid page
.
Test Scores & Transcripts
Can an application to Stanford OHS be submitted without a standardized test score?
Show
Hide
It depends, some applicants are required to submit a test score. Review our
Criteria & Standardized Testing page
for more information.
Does the online application require sending an official transcript?
Show
Hide
No. Since the Stanford OHS application is fully online, applicants must upload transcripts directly into their applications. Most applicants upload an unofficial transcript to fulfill this requirement.
What are the cut-off scores for the standardized test requirement and grade-point average requirement?
Show
Hide
There is no minimum test score, grade-point average cut-off, or percentile requirement. Stanford OHS seeks students who are intellectually curious and academically driven, eager to engage in our school community, and primed to succeed in our extraordinary online environment. All application materials (such as work samples, written responses, test scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) are considered holistically.
Recommendation Forms
How does a recommender get notified of a recommendation request?
Show
Hide
Once a recommender is added to your online application form, a link will be automatically emailed to your recommender to complete the online recommendation form on your behalf. Keep in mind that it is each applicant's responsibility to ensure recommenders have submitted the online form by the deadline.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Do all application documents need to be in English?
Show
Hide
Yes. Any transcripts or recommendations for students who have attended international schools must be translated to English by a third party prior to application submission.
International & Homeschooled applicants
Does Stanford OHS accept homeschooled students?
Show
Hide
Yes. Stanford OHS does accept homeschooled students. Review our resources page for more information about applying as a homeschooled student.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Does Stanford OHS accept international students?
Show
Hide
Yes. Stanford OHS does accept non-U.S. students. As an online school, students can attend Stanford OHS from their home country. We do not require attendance in person. Stanford OHS is not involved in student visa arrangements.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Does Stanford OHS require an English proficiency test?
Show
Hide
No. An English proficiency test is not required in the application materials. Students at Stanford OHS are expected to be fluent in written and spoken English, as our school’s language of instruction and communication is English. More information can be found in our
International & Homeschooled Applicants page.
General Admissions Questions
How does scheduling work? Are the times listed on website the regular meeting times for classes?
Show
Hide
In order to accommodate our active, global student body, we create a new master schedule every year based on the time constraints of returning and enrolled new students. Our success rate in meeting these requests is over 90%. As a result of this accommodation, the schedule changes dramatically each year while most courses are offered every year. Learn more and find schedule examples on our
College-Style Schedule & Enrollment
webpage.
Does your school offer a GED program?
Show
Hide
No. Stanford OHS is not a diploma completion program, nor is it a school for adult learners. We serve academically talented students who are in grades 7–12. Those looking for a program for adult learners should contact the admissions office at their local university or community college for approved online GED/high-school completion programs.
Does your school offer a summer academic term?
Show
Hide
No. We offer a residential summer program for our currently enrolled students, but Stanford OHS does not offer a summer academic term. Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offers online and residential enrichment programs in the summer,
more details about these programs can be found on the SPCS website.
SPCS summer enrichment programs are not offered for academic credit, and are not eligible for transcripts.
Contact Admissions
Admissions Inquiry Form
Skip to main content
Admissions
Stanford OHS follows a traditional August–June academic calendar year. Applicants apply in the fall/winter prior to their desired academic year of entry. We encourage you to attend our admissions events, look through our website, and connect with the Admissions Team as you begin your application journey.
The 2026-27 Application is Now Closed
The Admissions cycle for the 2026-27 year at Stanford Online High School has ended. We encourage you to review the information on our website to apply for a future cycle. If you'd like to be informed when the 2027-28 application opens, please fill out the form linked here:
Future Interest Form
Your Journey Begins Here
Read about the kinds of students we select, the criteria on which we base our admissions decisions, and key information you need to know before starting your application.
Criteria & Standardized Testing
/criteria
Tuition
/tuition
Financial Aid & Scholarships
/financial-aid-scholarships
Enrollment Options
/enrollment-options
Academics
/academics
College Outcomes
/college-acceptances
Attend an In-Person or Virtual Admissions Event
Online
School Fairs
The Stanford OHS Admissions team welcomes the opportunity to connect with prospective students at school fairs events.
Online
Sample Class
There’s no better way to see how it all works than by joining in a sample class. You’ll interact with students and a Stanford OHS instructor, see how our virtual classroom functions, and learn more about our rigorous academics.
Online
Student Panel
Meet with current Stanford OHS students for a panel discussion to hear about their experiences at our school.
Online
Information Session
Want to learn more about what makes our school stand out? Attend this live information session to hear from our Admissions Team.
Steps to Apply
If you’ve decided that Stanford OHS is a good fit for you, here’s how you can apply to join our school. The application process is the same for all students, regardless of enrollment status.
Application Process
Hear From Our Students
Stanford Online High School students and alums share their thoughts on what it is like to be an online student, how to connect with instructors and friends outside of class, how to structure their day, and more. Our Student Ambassadors hail from a range of locations and participate in extracurricular activities both Stanford OHS-based and outside the school. We encourage you to get to know them!
Vikram V., '17 and Varsha V.
Chloe T.
Sebastian Z.
Maddy M.
Student Ambassadors
Download Admissions Materials
Read the Stanford OHS brochure, fast facts, and school profile
Download Brochures and Flyers
Meet the Admissions Team
Kimia Habibi
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Read More
Read More
Emily Hendershot
Assistant Director of Admissions
Read More
Read More
Ellen Duran Young
Assistant Director of Admissions
Read More
Read More
Alinne Ortiz
Admissions Officer
Read More
Read More
Frequently Asked Application Questions
Can students join Stanford OHS mid-year?
Show
Hide
No, Stanford OHS does not accept mid-year students. Our only new student intake is in the fall each year.
Can the application deadline be extended?
Show
Hide
No. All applications and required materials must be submitted by the stated deadline.
Can a prospective student sit in on a Stanford OHS class?
Show
Hide
No, but we do offer "Sample Courses" as part of our virtual Admissions events, which are one-hour courses in specific subjects to enable prospective students to experience our virtual classroom.
Prior registration is required; visit our
Admissions Event
page to learn more.
Do you offer financial aid?
Show
Hide
Yes. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants. Note that the application for financial aid is separate from the application for admission. Financial aid awards are determined based on need, and available funds.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
How can I connect with the Admissions Team to learn more about the school?
Show
Hide
We communicate with prospective families in multiple ways: email, phone, Zoom, as well as online or in-person events. The fastest way for prospective families to contact Admissions is by email, but families are welcome to reserve an appointment for more specific questions or detailed conversations. Reserve a time on our Admissions Appointment Calendar. Register for one of our online or in-person Admissions Events.
Link for Admissions Appointment Calendar:
https://onlineadmission.stanford.edu/portal/admissionsappts
Link for Admissions Events:
https://ohs.stanford.edu/admissions-events
Is the application the same for those interested in single course enrollment?
Show
Hide
Yes. The application process is the same for each student, regardless of desired enrollment status (1-5 courses).
Is there a way to receive an admissions decision early?
Show
Hide
No. Decisions are released in mid-March.
What materials must be submitted with an application?
Show
Hide
A full list of required materials can be found on our
Apply page
.
When is the deadline for applying to Stanford OHS?
Show
Hide
Specific dates can be found on our
Apply page
.
Where can I check on my application after it is submitted?
Show
Hide
Once you have submitted your application, you can log in to your application account and view the "Application Status" page. On this page, you can view the status of your recommendation forms, transcripts, and other uploaded materials to determine if your application is complete. Once Admission decisions are published you will receive an email and the decision will be posted on the "Application Status" page.
Will Stanford OHS contact my child's school to request their transcript?
Show
Hide
No. Applicants are responsible for requesting their transcript from their current school and uploading it to the online application. If your child's school has other requirements, please contact OHS Admissions.
Does attending Stanford OHS increase a student’s likelihood of admission to Stanford University?
Show
Hide
Colleges and universities (including Stanford University) are familiar with the academic demands of Stanford Online High School. However, the fact that a student has attended or graduated from Stanford Online High School is not in and of itself a predictor of any college admissions outcome. Further, Stanford Online High School is not a ‘feeder school’ to Stanford University.
Stanford University does not consider “demonstrated interest” in making admission decisions. This means that actions such as visiting campus, or calling or emailing admissions staff. Attending Stanford Online High School or any Stanford University program will not increase a student’s likelihood of admission to the university.
Graduates who succeed at Stanford Online High School achieve college placement at a wide range of colleges and universities around the world. For a comprehensive list, please refer to our list of
college acceptances and matriculations
.
Requirements & Eligibility
What are the eligibility requirements to apply for Stanford OHS?
Show
Hide
Stanford OHS does not have a minimum test score or specific eligibility requirement. More information about criteria and how we assess applicants can be
found at this link
.
What materials must be submitted with an application?
Show
Hide
A full list of required materials can be found on our
Apply page
.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
When is the deadline for applying for financial aid?
Show
Hide
Deadlines can be found on our
Apply page
.
Do you offer financial aid for international students?
Show
Hide
Yes. International families should complete a financial aid application through School and Student Services (SSS) and should provide all government tax forms and wage statements for the prior year. Further instructions can be found on our
Financial Aid page
.
Test Scores & Transcripts
Can an application to Stanford OHS be submitted without a standardized test score?
Show
Hide
It depends, some applicants are required to submit a test score. Review our
Criteria & Standardized Testing page
for more information.
Does the online application require sending an official transcript?
Show
Hide
No. Since the Stanford OHS application is fully online, applicants must upload transcripts directly into their applications. Most applicants upload an unofficial transcript to fulfill this requirement.
What are the cut-off scores for the standardized test requirement and grade-point average requirement?
Show
Hide
There is no minimum test score, grade-point average cut-off, or percentile requirement. Stanford OHS seeks students who are intellectually curious and academically driven, eager to engage in our school community, and primed to succeed in our extraordinary online environment. All application materials (such as work samples, written responses, test scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) are considered holistically.
Recommendation Forms
How does a recommender get notified of a recommendation request?
Show
Hide
Once a recommender is added to your online application form, a link will be automatically emailed to your recommender to complete the online recommendation form on your behalf. Keep in mind that it is each applicant's responsibility to ensure recommenders have submitted the online form by the deadline.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Do all application documents need to be in English?
Show
Hide
Yes. Any transcripts or recommendations for students who have attended international schools must be translated to English by a third party prior to application submission.
International & Homeschooled applicants
Does Stanford OHS accept homeschooled students?
Show
Hide
Yes. Stanford OHS does accept homeschooled students. Review our resources page for more information about applying as a homeschooled student.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Does Stanford OHS accept international students?
Show
Hide
Yes. Stanford OHS does accept non-U.S. students. As an online school, students can attend Stanford OHS from their home country. We do not require attendance in person. Stanford OHS is not involved in student visa arrangements.
International & Homeschooled Applicants
Does Stanford OHS require an English proficiency test?
Show
Hide
No. An English proficiency test is not required in the application materials. Students at Stanford OHS are expected to be fluent in written and spoken English, as our school’s language of instruction and communication is English. More information can be found in our
International & Homeschooled Applicants page.
General Admissions Questions
How does scheduling work? Are the times listed on website the regular meeting times for classes?
Show
Hide
In order to accommodate our active, global student body, we create a new master schedule every year based on the time constraints of returning and enrolled new students. Our success rate in meeting these requests is over 90%. As a result of this accommodation, the schedule changes dramatically each year while most courses are offered every year. Learn more and find schedule examples on our
College-Style Schedule & Enrollment
webpage.
Does your school offer a GED program?
Show
Hide
No. Stanford OHS is not a diploma completion program, nor is it a school for adult learners. We serve academically talented students who are in grades 7–12. Those looking for a program for adult learners should contact the admissions office at their local university or community college for approved online GED/high-school completion programs.
Does your school offer a summer academic term?
Show
Hide
No. We offer a residential summer program for our currently enrolled students, but Stanford OHS does not offer a summer academic term. Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offers online and residential enrichment programs in the summer,
more details about these programs can be found on the SPCS website.
SPCS summer enrichment programs are not offered for academic credit, and are not eligible for transcripts.
Contact Admissions
Admissions Inquiry Form