Douglass WiSE offers four impactful first-year living-learning communities that support persistence in STEM:
Each LLC encompasses three integral components: Living, Learning, and Community. Together, these elements foster the development of students' STEM identity and provide a holistic network of support, contributing to students’ success in STEM. Scroll through to learn more about how each community can enrich your STEM journey!
As the first STEM LLC, established in 1989, it welcomes up to 70 first-year students intending to major in the sciences. Located on the Douglass Campus, the Sciences LLC provides a nurturing environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging and promotes academic excellence among women in science. Watch Video!
“Get the Prescribed Care” that will help you thrive in the Douglass Pharmacy and Nursing LLC. Since 2023, up to 40 first-year students in the Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing live together in this health focused community which takes place on the Busch Campus. Watch Video!
"Stay in the Loop” with the Douglass SAS DIMACS Computer Science LLC! Since 2016, up to 40 first-year students intending on majoring in computer science have the opportunity to participate in this impactful community for women in computing. This community is on the Busch Campus. Watch Video!
“Get in Gear” with the Reilly Douglass Engineering LLC! Since 2012, up to 50 first-year students in engineering have the opportunity to participate in this robust community for women in engineering. This community is on the Busch Campus. Watch Video.
"I gained an incredible group of friends and mentors that I still interact with to this day."
As a participant, you are required to engage in the following activities:
Prospective Students, to join a Douglass Living-Learning Community, follow these steps:
Continuing Students, to join a Douglass Living-Learning Community, follow these steps: