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The mission of The CRWN is to inspire undergraduate students to move confidently as visionaries, grounded in excellence, empathy, and support for one another. 

While our programming is designed to support and celebrate undergraduate women of color, participate is open to all students,

Women of Color includes Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and other minoritized ethnicities. Women includes transgender women, cisgender women, and non-binary women. 

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Who We Serve

The CRWN is designed for sophomore and above undergraduate women, though participation is open to all students. Students The CRWN is a space intentionally created to inspire and support undergraduate students which includes Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and other minoritized ethnicities. Women includes transgender women, cisgender women, and non-binary individuals. 

 While our program is designed to support and celebrate undergraduate women of Color, participation is open to all students regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, and national origin.

Applications are now open for our AY 2025-26 cohort!

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The CRWN provides:

  • A network of undergraduate and graduate students at MIT
  • Participation in group mentoring opportunities
  • Support for academic goals
  • Access to social outings, retreats, dinners, and fun events
  • Access to financial assistance
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Calendar of Events

  • September 19: Applications open
    • Decisions to applicants released on October 10th
  • September 24: The CRWN Information Session
  • September 29: Applications close at 9:00 am
  • October 22: Welcome Dinner
  • November 4: Personal Development Workshop