Society of Women Engineers (Undergraduate)

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Club Mission

Spring 2026 Application is here: https://forms.gle/VQbzJoTZnSyzrET3A, due January 31st at midnight!

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at UPenn is a collegiate chapter of the national SWE organization, a nonprofit that promotes the achievements of women engineers. Its mission is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders, promote engineering as a force for good, and demonstrate the value of diversity.

Penn SWE has four objectives:

Professional development and corporate relations
Education outreach to local schools
Community development and social engagement
Gender equity and advocacy

Members can join:

Advocacy Committee

Promotes gender equity through events for Penn Engineering community and beyond

Educational Outreach Committee

Promotes STEM education and the next generation of women engineers. Initiatives include GEARS Day, High School Shadowing Day, and mentorship with local students.

Community Development Committee

Cultivates tight-knit, confident community of engineers through personal connections and career development.

FAQ

Most Recent

Question: Can I reuse essays if I'm applying to more than one committee and my essay works for both prompts? - Anonymous

Thank you for your interest in our committees! Although you are allowed to write about the same experiences for multiple committees, we encourage you to tailor each response to the purpose of each committee more.

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Question: The listserv link does not work. - Sara Asgari

Thank you for bringing this to our attention! The listserv link on our website should be fixed now. For reference, please use this link to sign up: http://eepurl.com/gC87Y1

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Question: Can you join if you are not in SEAS but taking a second major in SEAS? - Anonymous

Yes, of course! Anyone who's pursuing a STEM/engineering major or minor is welcome to join. Our committee apps are currently closed but will reopen in January. In the meantime, please be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram -- we'd love to see you at our events this fall :)

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Question: What is the time commitment like to be on a committee? - Anonymous

Committees usually meet every other week, and tasks are assigned at the meetings. So the minimum is probably 2-3 hours a week, but could definitely be more if you want more tasks and want to be more involved! Being on a committee is really what you make of it. Let us know if you have any other questions :)

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Organizational Profile

49 Registered (50 - 100 Members)

Currently Accepting: No

Application Required

Both Semesters

Classification: Undergraduate open

Contact

facebook.com/pennswe

pennswe@gmail.com

linkedin.com/groups/13877939

instagram.com/pennswe

How to Get Involved

All engineers are welcome to attend any of our events and subscribe to our listserv! To join a committee and get more involved in the planning of these events and initiatives, Spring 2026 applications are open now (https://forms.gle/VQbzJoTZnSyzrET3A). Board elections are held at the end of the fall semester and are calendar-year positions. It is recommended to be on a committee before running for a board position.

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