Women in Science, Engineering, Math and Technology (WISE) at Gila
A Living-Learning Experience
The Women in Science, Engineering, Math and Technology (WISE) wing is designed for women who desire a residence hall experience that promotes scholarship in their academic area of interest. Rooms are reserved in Gila Hall for women who seek a living-learning experience during their undergraduate years at the University of Arizona. This is a great opportunity to be surrounded by students who share an interest in the sciences and experience a support system that can foster success in a challenging field of study for women.
Students who are accepted to this program receive support and guidance from mentors and undergraduates who have an interest in women seeking a science-related education. In addition to the mentoring, participants can take advantage of the following programs and services:
- Faculty Fellow - Professor Susan Knight
- Science tutoring
- Math tutoring
- Assistance with English 101 and 102 Composition
- Academic support programs
- Self-management workshops
- Common-class study groups
- Student-faculty dinners
- Support programs
- Community building and social events
- Arts and cultural programs
- Field trips to:
Make a Commitment
To apply for this program, indicate your Living-Learning Community choices on your housing application. If you have already applied for housing, you can update your application by going back online and updating your hall preferences (this does not change your date) or send us an E-mail to: livinglearning@life.arizona.edu .. Reserved space is limited to 36 participants, and Housing Application and $100 non-refundable application fee. You will be notified of your housing assignment by mail during between April and July. The deadline to apply for the WISE Wing is July 1, every year.
For program information contact:
Sharon Overstreet at Residence Life
(520) 626-1490
E-mail: overstreet@life.arizona.edu
“I have met some amazing girls who will be life long friends. I think girls who want to be among other girls with the same interests should consider the WISE wing—you already have something in common. We all are motivated and are primary focus is on our studies. This is one way to meet more people at the UA. It is important to bond with some of the people you live with. It is your home and the people become your family.”
Farah
Sharif
Major: Pre-Business/Engineering
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
“Living on the WISE wing at Gila was a really nice close community. I found a family, when I least expected it.”
Timne
Bilton, former WISE resident
Major: Computer Engineering
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
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