Alene Moris Women’s Center

Making Connections (MC) is dedicated to being a place of educational, emotional and social support for our students, and we are always looking for passionate, dedicated and inspired people to join us.

How would you like to get involved? Discover information for:

You can also review the UW Women’s Center’s job openings to find out about MC job opportunities and workstudy positions.

Prospective students

ANNOUNCEMENT: The 24 -25 Application is closed for the year, as we have hit capacity! Please fill out the form to be added to the waitlist in the case we have space during the year, or to be prioritized for the coming year. Thank you for your interest in our program!

MC studentNew students are eligible to participate in MC if they meet the following criteria:

  • High school students – entering grades 9 through 12
  • Desire to attend college
  • Low-income and/or will be a first-generation college student (i.e., neither parent/legal guardian completed a bachelor’s degree)
  • Interest in pursuing a STEM degree and career (preferred, but not required)
  • Participation in all mandatory events
  • Commitment to personal growth and academic enrichment!
  • No GPA requirement

To apply, you’ll need to submit the following:

Returning students

ANNOUNCEMENT: The 24 -25 Application is closed for the year, as we have hit capacity! Please fill out the form to be added to the waitlist in the case we have space during the year, or to be prioritized for the coming year. Thank you for your interest in our program!

MC studentReturning high school students are eligible to participate in MC if they meet the following criteria:

  • Desire to attend college
  • Low-income and/or will be a first-generation college student (i.e., neither parent/legal guardian completed a bachelor’s degree)
  • Interest in pursuing a STEM degree and career (preferred, but not required)
  • Participation in all mandatory events
  • Commitment to personal growth and academic enrichment!
  • No GPA requirement

To re-apply, you’ll need to submit the following:

Volunteer to be a tutor

MC volunteer Our tutors offer schoolwork and college application assistance, guidance, support, and motivation to MC students.

Tutoring is offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the UW Women’s Center and includes these core high school subjects: math, chemistry, biology, physics, history, English, and essay writing.

Fill out our volunteer tutor application.

 Volunteer to be a mentor

Making Connections mentoringMentors offer guidance, support, and motivation to first-generation students who are exploring higher education and careers in the STEM fields.

Mentors dedicate 4 to 6 hours a month to mentor/mentee bonding activities, providing student support as they prepare for college, and creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Fill out our volunteer mentorship application.

Be an industry partner

MC-industryMC offers its students opportunities to explore career options and become passionate about their futures. But we can only do this through wonderful partnerships with people, companies and industries.

Community partners have offered site visits, conferences, workshops, policy meetings, training and internships in various industries, including computer science, technology, medicine, engineering, law, informatics, clean energy, construction, state government, coding, aviation and beyond.

Are you part of a company interested in partnering with MC to create a pipeline of talented young people for highly competitive jobs in our growing economy?

Email our front desk at womens@uw.edu

Make a gift

MC students in doctors' coatsAre you looking to make a gift that will encourage young people to pursue higher education in STEM fields? Or perhaps you’d like to make a gift toward the Endowment, which is specifically designated to maintain and expand current programming?

Making Connections welcomes and is grateful for any financial gifts to the program. Join us in our efforts by making a gift today.