Build Community. Feel Prepared. Learn.
The SOAR program offers incoming first-year students at Stanford an opportunity to take free summer online courses in foundational mathematics and writing. With small class experiences, personalized curriculum, and a friendly learning community, we cultivate positive, preparatory learning experiences for future mathematics and writing courses at Stanford.
SOAR Math and SOAR Writing are both five weeks long and each course will allow students to earn 1 credit toward their autumn quarter course load. There is no cost to participating in these courses.
We will be offering two options for SOAR this year: an early summer session (June 24-July 26) and a late summer session (July 29-August 30).
Applications open on May 1, 2024.
Our Programs
SOAR Mathematics
SOAR Math builds on and enrich students' fundamental prerequisite skills in foundational mathematics to prepare students for success in Calculus and further mathematics courses at Stanford University.
Application Process
Any incoming Stanford students who has accepted their offer of admission can apply to the SOAR Programs. A SUNET ID is required to apply. Applications for our 2024 SOAR Programs will open on May 1, 2024.
Want to learn more?
For more information about the SOAR program, browse our FAQs or soarmathematics@stanford.edu for questions about SOAR Math or soarwriting@stanford.edu for questions about SOAR writing.