BUNTING-COBB APPLICATION FOR NEW STUDENTS (Entering in the Fall of 2009)

Bunting-Cobb is the first residence hall in the country designed for women interested in math, science, engineering, and technology. In addition, Graduate Fellows, women who are enrolled in a math, science or engineering graduate program, reside in the hall, serving as mentors to the undergraduate residents.

BENEFITS

Recognizing the challenges and academic rigor of a math, science, engineering, or technology major, the hall offers a supportive community for women pursuing these areas of study. Programming centers around peer study groups, career programs, internship resources, and skill enhancement sessions. The residents also have access to a resource library and a networked computer room. Other benefits include:

¨ Graduate mentoring

¨ In-house tutoring and study groups

¨ Computer lab and library

¨ Academic and professional development seminars/workshops

¨ Faculty roundtables

ELIGIBILITY

Students pursuing a major in the following areas are eligible to live in Bunting-Cobb: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, and SEBS majors. If the major you are considering is not listed, please contact the Douglass Project at (732) 932-9197 ext. 10 to verify eligibility. First year and returning students are eligible to apply. Students already living in Bunting-Cobb must re-apply annually.

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITES

¨ Monthly meetings with a graduate mentor

¨ Attend and actively participate in two professional development programs per semester (4 programs/semester are offered in Bunting-Cobb residence)

¨ Maintain an atmosphere within the residence hall conducive to study

APPLICATION PROCESS

                  -- Students must apply and be admitted into Bunting-Cobb.
                  -- Continuing students will complete the application during the
                      housing selection process.
                  -- New students who would like to be considered MUST complete the
                      general housing application located in your
                      Enrollment Pathway as well as the Douglass Living Learning
                     Communities Application - Bunting-Cobb.
                     Click here for the application. Note: A 250 word essay describing
                 your academic/career goals and how living in Bunting-Cobb will
                 support these goals is required. For more information please
                 contact the Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in Math, Science
                 & Engineering 732/932-9197 ext. 10. Application deadline:
                   June 1, 2009

Completed applications for NEW students should be returned to:

Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in

Math, Science & Engineering

Attention: Bunting-Cobb Residence Hall

50 Bishop Street – Chemistry Annex

DOUGLASS COLLEGE CAMPUS

New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-932-9197 x 10 phone
732-932-1533 fax