Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo

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Women in Computer Science (WiCS) is dedicated to promoting gender equity in computing by advocating for and supporting women and gender-diverse communities, including transgender, non-binary and gender-fluid students. Specifically, WiCS initiatives and events foster community, empowerment, and mentorship:

  • to ensure that young women and gender-diverse individuals see computer science as an option in their studies and their careers
  • to create an inclusive learning and working environment in the School of Computer Science
  • to connect with other organizations and initiatives for women and gender-diverse individuals in computing

Upcoming WICS Events

Friday, September 11, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

WiCS x Google Resume Critique and Breakfast

Will you be submitting applications for co-op or full-time opportunities this Winter? Looking for feedback on how to improve your application and resume? Look no further! Come to the WiCS Resume Critique event, where recruiters and mentors from Google will provide valuable advice and tips on how to structure your resume when applying for tech positions. Be sure to bring a copy of your resume that you can share with a Google mentor for 1-on-1 feedback. 
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Date: September 11th

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Location: DC 1302

Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WiCS Orientation 2026

WiCS Orientation is a welcome event for first-year students to learn how to improve their university experience, learn how to help themselves advance in their careers, and to cultivate a network of friends and allies — people to study with and play with; who can provide advice in good times and in bad; who can refer them to opportunities or to their connections.  

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