WINS is a living-learning environment of 55 first-year students that creates a support network and atmosphere conducive to young women pursuing successful careers in science.  Participants have the advantage of attending a large research university while also enjoying the group camaraderie and specialized opportunities being a part of WINS provides.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Unique Academic Opportunities

All WINS participants:

• Receive guaranteed seats in popular course sections with private registration assistance from their advisor.
  
  
• Enroll in a one-hour Women in Science seminar (NSC 115) during the fall semester - reserved exclusively for WINS students.
  
  
• Have automatic acceptance into the Freshman Research Initiative.

Academic Benefits

Fall 2011:

Average first-year WINS GPA - 3.69

Average first-year CNS GPA - 3.08

WINS students:

• On average have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate from the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) than than their male and non-WINS female counterparts.
  
  
• Are well-positioned to continue their education beyond their years in CNS based on their participation in undergraduate research.

Learn more about the other benefits of WINS:

On-Campus Support System

Social Outings and Trips

Volunteering and Outreach Opportunities

Living-Learning Environment

HOW TO APPLY