Stanford requires international students who attend Stanford Summer Session to have a visa appropriate for academic study. For most students, this will be an F-1 Student Visa, although there are additional visa classifications that cover credit-based study.
Students with a Stanford sponsored I-20 will need to maintain enrollment in a minimum of 8 course units. The Stanford Summer Session office will monitor enrollment throughout the Summer Quarter to ensure compliance.
If you require an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status) from Stanford the first step is to apply. If offered admission, the next step is to complete an acceptance process. Once all acceptance items have been received and you have been assigned a Stanford ID number, Stanford University will generate your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status).
*Please note that J-1, B-1/B-2, or any tourist visa are NOT allowed. Students must apply for an F-1 visa.