WiCS Orientation

What is WiCS Orientation?

WiCS Orientation is a welcome event for first-year students to learn how to improve their university experience. As as women and gender diverse individuals in tech, it is especially important to have a network of technical peers whose experiences are like one’s own, who have similar interests and goals, and with whom one can vent frustrations and celebrate successes. Get ready to kick-start your journey in Computer Science with our upcoming WICS Orientation! This is more than just an event - it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

• Connect with like-minded peers and gain insights from upper-year students. Our event is a platform for you to start building your network within the CS community from day one.
• Learn from the personal stories and experiences shared by our speakers. They’ll provide you with inspirational and relevant insights that could guide you through your own CS journey.
• Grow by absorbing the wealth of information available. From the “how-to’s” of co-op and clubs to other essential topics, we’ve got you covered.

And let’s not forget - there will be great food in a welcoming environment!

WiCS wants to celebrate you! We believe that having an inclusive learning and working environment in the School of Computer Science is the key to success. We want to help foster this environment by making this a fantastic first-year orientation. Celebrate with us on September 12th by connecting with other women and gender diverse (including transgender, non-binary, and gender fluid) first-year CS, SE, CFM, and CSBBA students, listening to talks from current undergraduates, and enjoying swag and food!!

This year's orientation will include:

• Networking (meet the people in your program!)
• Mentoring (navigating first year, study-life balance, academic advice, clubs and societies)
• Technical Resources (succeeding in co-op)
• Food (afternoon snack and dinner)
  • Bring your own water bottle!