This program is open to all eligible individuals. All USC Housing and USC Residential Education programs and activities are operated consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex*, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. *In accordance with federal law, the University does provide separate living and bathroom facilities for individuals based on sex/gender. The University also offers voluntary gender-inclusive housing options.
Overview & History
Residents on the WiSE floor are offered the resources and opportunities to help them excel both in and out of the classroom. Residents learn about prominent clubs and organizations on campus, attend lectures and panels by renowned science and engineering professors, and gain critical insights from older female students about attaining both academic and professional success.
Location: Parkside International Residential College (IRC) – 4th floor
Learning Outcomes
- Residents will understand how STEM departments are set up and function at USC
- Residents will gain a network of peers that align with their major for academic support
- Residents will learn how to navigate the STEM field
- Residents will learn about prospective employers
- Residents will be able to identify science and engineering faculty and alumni