CWIT Affiliates

• Grow Your Network: Attend workshops focused on your professional and personal development that are open to the entire community as well as retreats and events designed specifically for affiliates.

• Find Your People: Connect with a community of COEIT students who share your passions and are working toward the same goals.

• Expand Your Horizons: Take advantage of opportunities to attend national conferences and gain experience presenting your work.

• A Growing Network: You’re part of a community of 350+ peers across all engineering and computing majors who’ve opted-in to the CWIT Affiliates program.

• Shared Success: 71% of active Affiliates maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher—proof that we’re better when we engage in community and opportunties.

• Real Influence: Affiliates hold 33% of all CWIT leadership positions. Students who want a leadership experience from the affiliate experience have the opportunity to make it happen.

The Cyber Practicum:

If you’re interested in cybersecurity, you can enroll in the Cyber Practicum zero credit, pass/fail class that meets on Fridays from 11am-12pm. The class offers students a broad overview of the cyber industry through weekly guest lectures from cybersecurity professionals. Topics range from technical talks to professional development advice and more. Space is limited. To enroll for this upcoming semester or to ask any questions, contact Cindy Greenwood at cindyg@umbc.edu.

Peer Mentoring

Navigating a STEM major is easier with a guide. New freshmen and transfer students can sign up for a peer mentor, while upperclassmen can opt-in to be mentors themselves.

Living Learning Community (LLC)

Want to live where you learn? Affiliates have the option to live in the CWIT LLC – a residence hall floor filled with friendly, like-minded students, easy access to study groups with students in the same classes, and additional social, academic, and professional programs. Learn more about the LLC and how to apply by visiting the LLC webpage.