Welcome Letter from Director
"The A³C is a safe space for student leaders to explore their identities and build community and a sense of belonging while also nurturing their passion for giving back to the community through social, political, cultural activities."
CHESTER '00
Summer 2025
Dear New Student,
Congratulations on your admission to Stanford! We are excited to have you join the Class of 2029. My name is Linda Tran and I am the Associate Dean and Scott J.J. Hsu Director of the Asian American Activities Center (A3C, pronounced ‘ay cubed-see’), a university department under the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. The A3C provides advising, programming, resources, leadership development, and a range of facilities to meet your needs. The A3C is here to help you navigate your first year and establish a strong foundation for success.
Over the next few weeks you will be receiving a great deal of information about the many resources and opportunities available to you as a Stanford student, including about the upcoming New Student Orientation (NSO) program from September 16-21, 2025. The A3C is thrilled to invite you to orientation events during NSO week that are hosted by the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee (AANSOC). In particular, sign up for our Asian American Sib (AASib) Program to be matched with Big Sibs, or upperclassmen, who can provide support and advice to help you transition into and navigate Stanford. You'll get to meet your "SibFam" for the first time at the SibFam Reveal event during NSO.
We hope that you will attend some, if not all, of these events and that they provide an opportunity for you to explore and become involved with the large and vibrant Asian American community on campus. Asian Americans make up approximately 29 percent of the Stanford undergraduate population. It is a diverse group representing nearly every Asian ethnicity. We look forward to introducing you to the community, and for you to engage and grow with us!
With that in mind, please also stay tuned for upcoming information about our Frosh Intern Program. The Frosh Intern program is a great opportunity to get acquainted with center and community resources, while serving as an ambassador for the A3C and gaining valuable leadership development. Staff applications for Frosh Intern positions will become available beginning September 16, 2025. In the meantime, check out the Sourcebook for a more in-depth overview of the A3C and what makes our Stanford community so special.
We hope you're inspired to connect with the Asian American community early in your Stanford career! Start by stopping by the A3C and meet our professional staff team – Assistant Dean and Associate Director, Shannon Deloso and Assistant Directors, Mary Tran and Sunny Trivedi. I, along with Shannon, Mary, Sunny, and our student staff, look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, stay connected to us through our mailing list and through Instagram (@stanforda3c)!
Linda M. Tran(she/her)
Associate Dean of Students and Scott JJ Hsu Director
Asian American Activities Center (A3C)