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Learn technical academic skills!

Studios focus on hard or technical academic skills. They are usually 90 minutes in length and are facilitated by our professional Academic Coaches and Peer Learning Consultants. Any student-facing campus organization, department or center may request a workshop from our office. Learn more below!

Academic Studios

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Studios Structured?

Studios consist of a tutorial and studio session and focuses on technical academic skills. A Studio starts with a tutorial on a technical learning and research or academic management topic, such as generating data plots to present data effectively or identifying and learning tools and applications to effectively manage your time. Activities and discussions centered around these topics are interwoven into the tutorial session which is then followed by a dedicated optional studio time where students can:

  • Apply activity and discussion takeaways to their own academic work
  • Follow-up with Peer Learning Consultants on academic strategies
  • Connect with other students to share their experiences

The duration of the studio may vary depending on the topic being covered. Our studios usually average 1.5 hours. Students may attend just the tutorial or both components. Below is an example of a Grad Studio schedule.

  • 10 AM - 11 AM PST: Tutorial session
  • 11 AM - 11:30 AM PST: Optional Studio work session

Who are Studios for?

Generally, studios are open to all graduate students at Stanford. However as our studios are offered through a joint partnership with the School of Engineering, registration priority for the studio component will be offered to School of Engineering graduate students. Should space be available, registration will open to the wider Stanford graduate community on a first-come, first-served basis. These studios are not open to undergraduate students. Postdoctoral scholars in the School of Engineering may attend Engineering Grad Studios and will receive registration priority. 

When do these Studios take place?

Periodically throughout the quarter. Check out our studios event page to see all of our upcoming studios!

Upcoming Studios

Upcoming Academic Learning Programs

  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

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    Open to Stanford undergraduate students
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  • Workshops

    Long-Term Project(s) Collaborative Space

    Have a thesis due? A important project for a class? But can’t find the time to fully sit down and concentrate on it? Join us at CTL!
    Open to all Stanford students
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  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Workshops

    Long-Term Project(s) Collaborative Space

    Have a thesis due? An important project for a class? But can’t find the time to fully sit down and concentrate on it? Join us at CTL
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Workshops

    Long-Term Project(s) Collaborative Space

    Have a thesis due? An important project for a class? But can’t find the time to fully sit down and concentrate on it? Join us at CTL
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Workshops

    Long-Term Project(s) Collaborative Space

    Have a thesis due? An important project for a class? But can’t find the time to fully sit down and concentrate on it? Join us at CTL
    Open to all Stanford students
    -
  • Study Halls

    In Person Study Hall

    Make progress on your academic work with Study Halls!
    Open to all Stanford students
    -