The Women in STEM Living-Learning Center accepts freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, including transfer students, from a variety of majors and academic interests.
Join our community
How to apply as a first-time applicant
- Add the “Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math LLC” to your preferences on your housing application.
- Complete the STEM application that appears in your to-do list.
If you've already applied for housing, simply log back into your housing application and update your preferences to indicate "Women in STEM LLC." Then, complete the STEM application that appears in your to-do list. Please note that updating your preferences does not change your initial application date.
Yes! Please contact wstemllc@iu.edu.
Living amenities
Located in the Southeast neighborhood on IU’s picturesque campus, the Women in STEM LLC is situated in the Forest Quadrangle. Many science buildings are a short walk from here, so you’ll be just steps away from your classes. Forest offers an in-building media library, dance studio, game room, and more. Forest Eatery is one of the largest dining facilities on campus, providing a variety of microrestaurants.
- The Women in STEM LLC offers doubles and singles.
- There is a Women in STEM community kitchenette available on the floor, complete with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and storage cabinets.
Our requirements for applicants
To foster a safe space to live and learn, there are two requirements to join the Women in STEM Living-Learning Center:
Your demonstrated interest and willingness to learn more about STEM
The WSTEM LLC accepts undergraduate students with a variety of majors and academic interests, including engineering, computer science, informatics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics, geological sciences, cognitive science, neuroscience, and more.
Enrollment in a one-credit seminar course during your first fall semester
This freshmen seminar is designed to introduce you to careers in STEM fields and help you cultivate the skills required for a successful career both here at IU and beyond. This requirement is waived for returning students, even if it is your first year in the WSTEM LLC.
Cost of living
Forest is in the Standard Cost Category. For specific housing rates, please refer to the official IU Housing website.
In addition, all members of the Women in STEM LLC are required to pay a $100 annual fee to help cover the costs of community events and programs.