Stanford believes a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, and work and life experiences is essential to educational excellence. Graduate students from different walks of life bring a rich array of talent, experience, and perspectives to the community, contributing to the breadth and depth of the academic environment as well as the quality of life on campus.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education is developing a comprehensive set of recruiting tools, funding mechanisms, and pipeline programs to broaden the participation and promote the success of graduate students from a variety of backgrounds. As a result, the next generation of leaders will be better prepared, and all members of the Stanford community will reap the educational benefits of diversity.