Resources
Get involved with GSW
- To receive updates from the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program and be in the loop about upcoming events and announcements, sign up for one of our email lists:
- You can also follow GSW on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
- If you have specific questions about our program, or just want to be in touch, email or call us at 313-577-6331
Academic
- Academic Success Center is committed to helping every student achieve academic excellence
- Effective Online Learner helps students prepare for online courses
- First-Year Seminar – Learning with the Brain in Mind is specifically designed for first-year college students
- GSW Learning Community
- Learn Anywhere has a collection of information to help students maintain balance when learning where ever they may be
- Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) offers free tutoring, supplemental instruction, and course study groups led by other students
- Resources for a course or research project: Check out the WSU Library Guide for Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, organized by our very own subject librarian, Allia McCoy
- Study Skills Academy is a free service that helps students build better study habits
- Student Success Workshop Series offers workshops on study skills, financial literacy, sleep management, and more
- The Writing Center helps students work on their research papers
- Warrior 360 partners with students to ensure campus connections, community, skill building, and holistic support. Each student engaged in Warrior 360 (W360) is paired with a Success Partner and a Success Coach.
- Student Disability Services (SDS) serves as a resource for the Wayne State University community to ensure academic access and inclusion for students, supporting a view of disability guided by social, cultural and political forces.
Funding
We want to help you earn scholarships and awards to support your degree in GSW!
- University scholarships and awards related to feminism, gender, and sexuality that may be of special interest to GSW students
- Financial Aid resources and guides
- The HIGH (Helping Individuals Go Higher) Program helps financially stressed students at Wayne State University reach their goal to graduate.
- You can also check out this broader list of national scholarships, grants, internships and fellowships related to feminism, gender and sexuality on the GSW Library Guide
- Check out our 2022 Workshop on applying for Wayne State scholarships and awards below! Lots of great info on how to strengthen your materials and be a strong candidate for funding
- Here is a video of our February 2021 virtual workshop on applying for scholarships and awards, with lots of tips and tricks for a successful application
Campus and Community
- Visit Campus Pride to find out more about LGBTQIA+ community resources and additional on-campus resources for students and employees
- Update your display pronouns on Wayne State platforms
- The W Food Pantry & Wardrobe provides currently enrolled Wayne State Warriors in need of food assistance with supplemental food, gently used garments and additional resources to enhance student success. If you have the time and energy, you can also volunteer at The W
- WSU offers a variety of academic, financial, and nutritional programs to help you stay healthy, happy, and on track to graduate. This page will help you locate and use the resources you need to succeed on campus.
- Check out the President's Commission on the Status of Women to find out about their initiatives and events
- The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement is also a great resource on campus with tons of events and resources
- More resources for current students
Employment
The Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program has periodic openings for part-time instructors and we are always open to applications from qualified candidates seeking to teach in our program.