Stanford Continuing Studies

08/20/2026

Online course: “The Science of Sleep and Dreams” Starts September 24

Having trouble sleeping? Uncover the science behind sleep disorders and the nature of dreams as we explore sleep stages, circadian rhythms, and what really happens in your brain and body at night. Leave ready to make informed decisions about your sleep habits for a healthier life.

Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4x0HJ97

08/18/2026

Fall registration is now open! Learn something new with 130+ courses to choose from in history, politics, AI, leadership, and more. View all courses: https://stanford.io/4ghxtSL

08/13/2026

Fall registration opens on Monday, August 17! New courses this quarter include:

🔸 Will America Fail the Midterms? The State of Democracy at Home and Abroad
🔸 The Making of Genius: Creativity, Purpose, and Extraordinary Achievement
🔸 Sunken History: Six Iconic Shipwrecks
🔸 AI in Healthcare: From Innovation to Impact

Join us in person or online starting the week of September 22. Explore all our upcoming courses: https://stanford.io/4zdRhPD

08/05/2026

Our fall digital catalog is now live! We’re excited to offer 130+ courses in liberal arts & sciences, business, AI, creative writing, and more. Registration opens August 17.

Explore all our Fall 2026 courses here: https://stanford.io/4hfEntR

07/07/2026

Online Course: “Stress: The Double Agent” Starts July 29

Stress can either enhance your focus and performance—or undermine your mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of stress and learn practical tools to reframe it as a potential ally instead of a foe.

Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4veMFWn

Can’t wait for the course to start? Read this recent article in Psychology Today written by our instructor, Marwa Azab: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/202606/does-the-body-keep-the-score-or-does-the-brain-predict-it

While stress may seem unavoidable, understanding its nuances can empower you to leverage it for success rather than let it sabotage your well-being. This course teaches you to examine stress as a

07/02/2026

Discover how Jane Austen's early novels established the voice and vision that would make her one of literature's most beloved authors.

Join us online for “Jane Austen's Rise: 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦, and 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬” starting July 9. Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4fcx3xE

06/30/2026

🏛️ Building the Renaissance: Architecture Across the World
📍 New On-Campus Course
📆 Starts July 9

From Russian palaces to the mosques of Isfahan, discover how the architectural ideas of the Renaissance traveled far beyond Italy. Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4xWLOMg

06/26/2026

New Online Course! “So You Want to Work in Sports?” starts July 8.

The global sports industry operates as a complex ecosystem of competition, capital, and culture. From media rights and league structures to the evolving landscape of college athletics, explore how professional and amateur sports systems function and get practical insight into career pathways, hiring practices, and opportunities across the industry.

Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4f6s3ug

06/23/2026

7️⃣ Seven Materials That Made the Modern World
📍 New On-Campus Course
📆 Starts July 7

From microchips and medical devices to skyscrapers, cars, and global infrastructure, our world has been built on seven unassuming materials: silicon, glass, steel, aluminum, copper, plastics, and concrete. Explore how each material emerged, why it rose to dominance, and why replacing it has proven so difficult.

Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/3QYrNV1

06/19/2026

New Online Course! “Discover the Hidden Math of Modern Life” starts July 7.

From search engines to weather forecasts to GPS navigation, much of what powers our lives runs on mathematics. Revisit the math you may not have studied in years and discover its reach across business, policy, and everyday decision-making with Stanford professor emerita Margot Gerritsen.

Learn more and enroll today: https://stanford.io/4vocOTm