Admissions

Stanford Math Circle is an enrichment program for mathematically motivated and curious students. Registration opens at the beginning of each quarter. Please note that these sessions are in high demand and we may not be able to accommodate all students; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Stanford Math Circle

Our ten-week courses run throughout the academic year and offer students in grades 1–12 the chance to enrich their STEM education.

Dates & Tuition

We offer sessions in the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. We provide online courses for grades 1-12 and an in-person section for grades 9-12.

The online tuition is $495 each quarter or $1,485 for all three quarters. The in-person section is $515 per quarter or $1,545 for all three quarters.

Enthusiastic Peers

Students learn in a community of peers; therefore, they must be in the grade level to which they apply.

Registration Process

Registration opens 1-2 months ahead of each quarter. We recommend joining our mailing list to get an announcement of when the registration opens. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attending Live Online Classes

Students from any geographic location are welcome to enroll in the online classes. Students are expected to attend all live online classes, and should only register for sections that are appropriate for their schedule and time zone. Please note that all class times are in Pacific Time.

Admissions Questions

I do not live in the Stanford area. Am I able to participate?

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Yes! Students from any geographic location are welcome to enroll in the online Circles program. Students are expected to attend all live online classes, and should only register for sections that are appropriate for their schedule and time zone. Please note that all class times are in Pacific Time.

How can I be notified about the registration opening?

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We will post the link to our online registration as it becomes available. When the registration period is closed, please sign up for our mailing list to be notified when the application will be available for next quarter.

What are other resources for students interested in mathematics?

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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

Stanford University Mathematics Camp is an elite mathematics residential program held at Stanford each summer.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a residential program of intensive, enrichment courses, including Introduction to Logic, Number Theory, Logic and Problem Solving, Knot Theory, Cryptography, Discrete Mathematics, and the Mathematics of Symmetry
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers largely self-paced courses designed for students who have advanced beyond AP Calculus and want to earn a Continuing Studies credit.

Other Stanford Opportunities

For other opportunities at Stanford, refer to the Stanford Mathematics Department

Stanford High School Summer Session gives high school students an opportunity to enroll as a Stanford student during the summer quarter and earn college credit. Courses include: Introduction to Scientific Computing, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Calculus of Several Variables

Innovative Off-Campus Programs

The Proof School—A new school in San Francisco for mathematically driven students.
National Association of Math Circles
Bay Area Mathematical Adventures

Other Bay Area Math Circles

Enrichment Programs in Mathematics

Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics—For mathematically talented high school students.
Euclid Lab
MathPath—Advanced Summer Camp for students ages 11–14 who show great promise in and a love for mathematics.
AwesomeMath Summer Program—A three-week intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students from around the globe.
Texas Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp—The Texas Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC) is an intensive multi-summer program for outstanding high school students who are excited about mathematics. The goal of the program is to develop talented youth of all backgrounds by providing challenging courses in a unique learning environment.