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Intellectual Programs

Grab a front-row seat as esteemed Stanford faculty explore today's most pressing issues, unveil cutting-edge research and remind us how good it feels to learn something new. Shake off the cobwebs and grab a number 2 pencil: class is in session.

Schedule Highlights

We have great programs throughout the weekend - you won't want to miss a single minute.

Thursday, October 25
1:30 p.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tours
3:30 p.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tours

Friday, October 26
8:30 a.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tour
10:00 a.m. Reunion Homecoming Micro Lectures
3:15 p.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tours

Saturday, October 27
(Please note these times are subject to change dependent on the football game start time, but we will offer at least two programs on Saturday.)
9:30 a.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tours
1:00 p.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tours

Sunday, October 28
8:30 a.m. Classes Without Quizzes
10:00 a.m. Classes Without Quizzes and Tour

Admission for Classes Without Quizzes and Tours is included in the daily, educational and weekend passes. First-come, first-served, so show up early if you can.

Featured Programs

Classes Without Quizzes (CWOQs) and Campus Tours

Listen to Stanford faculty delve into the humanities, hot topics, practical advice, technology, and more. Whether you'd like to see a favorite professor, learn about the latest groundbreaking research or tour an interesting spot on campus, you'll find something to spark your intellectual curiosity.

President's Welcome & Reunion Homecoming Micro Lectures


Photo by Linda A. Cicero

Join fellow classmates as President Marc Tessier-Lavigne welcomes alumni back to campus. Following his remarks, an outstanding lineup of Stanford faculty and students present short talks to boost your brain.

Alumni Authors Meet & Greet

Calling all bookworms and authors! Mingle with Stanford alumni authors over breakfast. Signed copies of books available for purchase. If you are an author that would like to participate, please contact cwoqs@alumni.stanford.edu.

What people are saying

"If you love brain food, the Classes without Quizzes are superb."

"CWOQs may transform your life or at least give you a lot of mental stimulation and food for thought. Pick a topic almost at random, and be amazed."

"Classes without Quizzes continues this tradition of offering me access to knowledge and perspectives that I wouldn't come across on a daily basis."