Women in Engineering (WIE) Student Success programming supports women engineering students of all levels academically, personally and professionally. WIE offers formal and informal mentoring, peer led success seminars, opportunities for networking and leadership development, and connection to helpful resources across campus and beyond.
Our WIE Student Success programming builds a community that supports and inspires current women engineering students. Our programs offer opportunities to connect with peers, mentors and the WIE Student Success team. Programming topics include professional development, health and wellness and building relationships.
Sign up to get the latest updates from WIE Student Success. Texts are sent once or twice each month with information on WIE, College and University resources/activities and events. Students may sign up at any time. Text @wiestudentsuccess to 81010.
Gain and enhance leadership skills through a four to six-week Leadership Series workshop, held each fall and spring! Sessions consist of alumni guest speakers, interactive activities, and networking with other students from all undergraduate levels. Participants have the opportunity to put their leadership experience into practice at an outreach event held on campus each semester. A t-shirt and certificate will also be awarded at the end of the series.
Email wie@egr.msu.edu for more information
Designed specifically for first and second year students in engineering, this program provides students with support specifically targeted to build skills in the areas of professional development, leadership, mentoring and academics.
WIE Rise is an academic year program (fall and spring). Program information will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
The WIE Connect Mentoring Program matches first year students with sophomore/junior/senior mentors to allow first year students the opportunity to have a guide to help them through their first year and mentors the opportunity to help a new student find their way in their first year at MSU. This includes meetings and activities designed to build community and help participants grow personally and professionally. WIE Connect is an academic year program (fall and spring) with the application process taking place in the summer. All students will receive email during the summer with information on the WIE Connect application.
The WIE Student Success Freshman Portal is a virtual community for new students. The Portal is open the summer before students start at MSU to build early connections. The Portal includes opportunities to ask questions, learn more about the WIE Student Success office, programs and personnel. The WIE Student Success Freshman Portal is open to all incoming students. Students are automatically added to the Portal and will receive an email in June. Please email wie-ss@egr.msu.edu if you are an incoming freshman unable to access the Portal.
Women in Engineering student success is affiliated with three student organizations. These organizations offer opportunities for professional and leadership development, connecting with women engineers, personal growth and support.
Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority for women in engineering and engineering technology. Michigan State University received colony status in January 2012 and an official chapter on December 1st 2012.
Please e-mail phisigmarho.rush@gmail.com if you would like more information about joining the sisterhood. Also visit the local MSU Phi Sigma Rho Chapter and the National Phi Sigma Rho for more information about the sorority.
Michigan State University Women in Computing (MSU WIC) is a registered chapter of ACM-W and an organization of students and faculty, both men and women, who work to recruit, support, and retain women in computing-related fields. Our members are a part of a close-knit community on campus that participates in several events throughout the course of the year. Some events we host during the semester include tech talks from visiting companies such as Vertafore, Crowe Horwath, and Target; Lean In Circles; technical workshops; social events; and various outreach activities.
The organization is very active with a variety of programs for current students as well as pre-college students. Visit MSU Women in Computing for more information.
MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports ALL students. CAPS is the place on campus for students seeking help for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, homesickness, adjustment or acculturation, relationships, issues around race, gender and sexual orientation (LGBTQIA2S+), substance abuse, traumatic experiences, eating or body image concerns, and other personal mental health concerns. CAPS combines the clinical services of counseling and psychiatry in one setting.
Need someone to talk to right now? Crisis services are available 24/7.
Call (517) 355-8270 and press “1” at the prompt to speak with a crisis counselor. If you think you or someone around you is in danger, call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.
Olin Health Center is the primary Student Health Services location. Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and some Health Promotion services are also located in Olin Health Center. Student Health Services offers primary care, allergy/immunizations, sports medicine, laboratory and physical therapy services, among others. See all services here, including women’s health.
Women's health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being. Women's health includes a wide range of specialties and focus areas, such as:
Support for students experiencing a financial crisis is available. Any student in need of urgent financial assistance should email one of the following people:
WIE Student Success Director - Judy Cordes, cordes@egr.msu.edu
WIE Student Success Assistant Director Sandy Christlieb, sandra@egr.msu.edu
Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU)
ASMSU offers a short-term and interest free loans to current MSU students.
Michigan State University Office of Financial Aid is your first point of contact for questions regarding financial aid.
Financial education
MSU Federal Credit Union provides financial education through the MSUFCU Financial 4.0 program. Online resources, weekly tips and workshops are available.
The Center for Survivors is honored to work with sexual assault survivors and all others who are impacted by sexual violence. For information on free individual counseling and support groups for MSU students, call the 24-hour hotline (517) 372-6666 or visit the Center for Survivors website for crisis chat, resources, and advocacy services offered to anyone in the greater Lansing community.
24/7 SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE - (517) 372-6666
Safe Ride is a late-night transportation service provided to members of the Michigan State University community as a safe and free alternative to walking home alone after dark. University Safe Ride programs are proven to reduce assault-related dangers and drunk driving both on and off campus. Safe Ride is back in a limited capacity, throughout the semester we hope to have additional vans and drivers. Please be prepared for wait times that can exceed 20-25 minutes due to rider demand.
Phone: (517) 884-8069
Haven House is a family homeless shelter serving one- and two-parent families with at least one child. If you are a mom or dad seeking temporary shelter and assistance finding a permanent home, call (517) 337-2731.
If you do not have access to a phone, this site allows free calls online.