Stanford Code in Place
Catalog organization: Stanford University
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
Last updated
Researched Aug 22, 2026
What Is Stanford Code in Place?
Code in Place is Stanford's free online introduction to Python, covering the first half of CS106A. It requires no prior programming experience and combines online lessons and assignments with live interactive small-group sections led by a global volunteer community. The six-week syllabus covers Karel, control flow, console programs, variables, graphics, lists, dictionaries, and a final project. Learners should expect at least seven hours of work per week, with substantial flexibility in when they complete individual work.
The current terms allow people age 13+ to explore the site, but only applicants age 16+ may apply to a course with section leaders. The program is not limited to high-school students or grades 9-12. It operates primarily in English and requires an account, valid email, internet-connected computer, adherence to the honor code, original work with sources acknowledged, and one account per person. Current terms exclude residents of North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region. Capacity depends on the availability of volunteer section leaders.
Stanford Code in Place Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Age 16 and above |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — researched August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
Related Searches for Stanford Code in Place
Similar Programs You May Like
Explore these related extracurricular opportunities:
- Harvard-MIT Chemistry Olympiad (HMChO) — Harvard-MIT Chemistry Olympiad
- Codeforces Rounds — Codeforces
- LeetCode Weekly and Biweekly Contests — LeetCode
- Topcoder Algorithm Competitions — Topcoder
- AI4ALL Summer Programs (historical umbrella) — AI4ALL
Guides Related to Stanford Code in Place
- How to Build a Spike: Turning One Interest into Stand-Out Activities — Admissions officers look for a spike—clear depth in one interest that shows initiative, impact, and growth. Here's
- Best Extracurriculars for Future Computer Science & AI Majors — Discover the top extracurriculars for aspiring CS and AI majors: coding clubs, hackathons, research programs
- Best Extracurriculars for Future Business, Finance, and Economics Majors — Explore top activities for aspiring business majors: DECA, FBLA, investment clubs, entrepreneurship ventures