Women in Computer Science (WiCS) is a student group at the University of Pennsylvania that aims to foster a community supporting the advancement of women in tech. Our purpose is to support and promote students who identify as women in CS by encouraging discussion and raising awareness of issues affecting women in computer science. WiCS is open to all students, regardless of gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation, who support the mission of WiCS.
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Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
ProgrammingPre-professionalMentorshipEngineeringAcademicAdvocacyACADEMIC & PRE-PROFESSIONALUndergraduate open
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Question: Can I reuse essays if I'm applying to more than one committee and my essay works for both prompts? - Anonymous
Yes, you can!
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Question: When do applications open/where can I find the application? - Anonymous
Applications will be released after our GBM on 9/3 at 7pm! In the meanwhile, fill out our interest form!
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Question: Hi, is this club for undergraduate students only or can graduate students also join? - Anonymous
Graduate students can also join!
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Question: do I have to have computer science background? - Ravali Gudavalli
Not at all, as long as you have an interest in computer science! Many members don't come from computer science backgrounds
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Question: Can men join? - Anonymous
Yes. WiCS has a WiCS Allies program that welcome all genders who are passionate about the cause of WiCS
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Question: What positions are open for freshman in the club? - Anonymous
Hey! Everyone is welcome to apply for any of our committees, and freshmen can apply to join the exec board as Freshmen Representatives! Feel free to drop by our info session on Monday, 9/3 at 7pm ET to learn more the application process :)
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Question: If we subscribed to the WiCS Penn Clubs page are we automatically considered a member? Thanks! - Anonymous
Yes, once you subscribe, we will loop you in our listserv, where there will be more information on upcoming info sessions and events!
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Question: Hi! Can only freshmen apply to be a mentee or is it open to people in other years as well? Thank you! - Anonymous
Hi! Of course, you can apply to be a mentee and get a mentor even if you're not a freshman!
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Question: Hi!
Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it to the club fair yesterday due to my timezone, but I was wondering what the application process involves?
Thank you! - Anonymous
Hi, thanks for asking! You can hit the subscribe bell on our Penn Clubs page to be added to our listserv and receive our weekly emails about events and meetings. At our first general body meeting, we will discuss ways to get more involved in WiCS. Keep your eyes out for the WiCS newsletter for details about the upcoming meeting!
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Organizational Profile
228 Registered (> 100 Members)
Currently Accepting: Yes
Open Membership
Both Semesters
Classification: Undergraduate open
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How to Get Involved
Our application form for Fall 2026 has opened!
We will be recruiting for our committees and freshman liaisons: https://forms.gle/Zco7WPoGVfCuyrbN6
Join our email list and check our Instagram to receive updates!! :-)
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