Harvard Undergraduate Women in Computer ScienceWiCS
Academic & ResearchTechnology & EngineeringCultural & Identity
Advocacy group, professional development network, and community for women pursuing computer science at Harvard and beyond.
Also known as Women in Computer Science, Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
- Joining
- Comp (no cuts)First-years eligible
About
Harvard Undergraduate Women in Computer Science (WiCS) was founded based on the principle that every woman should have equal opportunity and encouragement to pursue computer science. They are dedicated to building a community of technical women at Harvard and beyond.
How to join
- Comp (no cuts) — everyone who completes it becomes a member
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Dues
- No dues required
- Experience
- No particular CS experience needed; events are open to everyone of all identities and experiences in CS.
What they do
- WeCode conference celebrating women engineers
- Technical workshops
- Alumni trek
- Community events
- WiCS Projects
- Girls Who Code weekly club teaching students
- Mentorship program pairing mentees with upper-class mentors
- Company tech talks, info sessions, panels, and recruiting events
Mission, in their words
Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. Through our Summer Immersion Program and Girls Who Code Clubs, we aim to close the gender gap in technology.Join our weekly club and learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code.
More links
- wicsatharvard.comWebsite
- Career center listingHarvard directory
Sources
- Harvard Undergraduate Women in Computer Science (WiCS) – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career SuccessHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Student clubs (career center)Harvard page · seen Oct 4, 2026
- CS clubsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Find a SEAS-affiliated student organizationHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- SEAS Student OrganizationsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- ArticleClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Women In Computer ScienceClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Women In CS - CommunityClub website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Harvard Women In CS - ProgramsClub website · seen Oct 2, 2026
- WiCS Comp Signup F26Club recruiting page · seen Oct 12, 2026
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