Before you apply to WIMSE, you must be admitted to Florida State University. Information on Florida State's admissions process can be found on the Admissions
website. When receive your acceptance letter, stop and congratulate yourself on that huge accomplishment!
Next, you must have a declared major in one of the participating departments (listed below) or Exploratory Sciences, Technology and Engineering.
After doing all that, NOW you are ready to apply for WIMSE! You'll complete
everything online at the Housing
website (but remember, only after you’re admitted, have applied for housing,
and have selected a qualifying major). If you have a special circumstance
or a questions about the application process, please fee free to contact
WIMSE at wimse@www.fsu.edu.
The WIMSE Application
The application consists of a few short-answer essay questions:
1. Please describe your interests in mathematics, science or engineering. What led you to choose your major? Feel free to provide specific examples.
2. Why are you interested in participating in the Women in Math, Science, and Engineering Living-Learning Community?
3. List your high school math and science courses and grade received in each course. Which course did you like the most and why? Which course did you like the least and why?
The WIMSE Agreement
By submitting an application, you are agreeing to abide by the WIMSE Agreement.
1. I will major in science, mathematics, or engineering.
2. I will enroll in a mathematics course, unless I have satisfied the math requirements for my major, and an appropriate science or engineering course during both the Fall and Spring semesters.
3. I will be an active participant in the Community. This includes: in my first year as a WIMSE student enrolling in and attending the WIMSE Colloquium, a one-credit hour course offered both Fall and Spring; participating in meetings of WIMSE called by the Director; and attending the various special events/presentations that are arranged for WIMSE students each year.
4. I will give priority to WIMSE activities over the activities of other student organizations such as sororities and clubs.
5. I will support other women in the program.
6. I will maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and observe posted policies related to quiet hours and guests.
7. I will live in the residence hall with other women in the program. Due to the nature of this program, roommates who are not part of the program cannot live on the floor. Note: Vacant spaces may be filled by random students if space is not filled by program participants.
8. I authorize the director of WIMSE or designate to periodically review my academic records to provide support when needed and ensure continued eligibility for WIMSE.
9. I understand that all students residing in an east-side, renovated residence hall are required to purchase a meal membership for the 2009-2010 academic year. [Please visit Seminole
Dining for more information.]
10. I will attend the Ropes Course held the Saturday before classes begin in August.