Joining Our Organization

Membership to Women in Business is capped at approximately 120 active members, which leads us to require an application and interview process to obtain membership. Each semester, a written application is sent out to prospective members, and if selected, a number of women are invited to participate in 1-2 rounds of meet-and-greet style interviews with the leadership team. Once membership is obtained, members must meet point requirements to remain in active member status with the organization and maintain eligibility to participate in events.

To learn more about our DEI initiatives in regards to our recruitment process, check out our DEI tab.

Recruitment Process

spring 2025 recruitment Schedule

Monday, January 27th: BBA Org Fair (4-7pm @ Grainger Hall)

Tuesday, January 28th: WIB Info Session (Time TBD @ Grainger 2080)

Wednesday, January 29th: Get to Know WIB + Panel (7-8pm @ Grainger 2335)

Thursday, January 30th: RSO Org Fair (5-8pm @ Kohl Center)

Thursday, January 30th: Applications Open at 9pm CST

Friday, January 31st: Virtual WIB Info Session (4-5pm via Zoom - For those that can't attend the in-person session)

Sunday, February 2nd: Applications Close at Noon CST

Step 1: Applicants Submit Written Application

Thursday, January 30th
Applications Open at 9pm CST
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Sunday, February 2nd
Applications Close at Noon CST
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  • Blind application reviewed/evaluated by two executive members independently

  • Email applicant of interview decision

* Right before interviews, the DEI team refreshes the main takeaways from leadership unconscious bias training and emphasizes additional points to interviewers *

Step 2: (Callback) Interviews

Monday, February 3rd
First Round Interviews - By Invitation Only
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grainger Hall

Tuesday, February 4th
Second Round Interviews - By Invitation Only
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grainger Hall

  • Two 10-minute interviews with WIB exec and/or directors back to back

  • Evaluations made independently right after each interview

  • Interviews with people of varying experience levels (ex: not two seniors or two freshmen) and not being interviewed by friends

step 3: Decisions

  • Final evaluations

  • Later that night or the next day, decisions are sent out by email

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply if I am not a business major? YES! WIB is open to all majors!!

What is the time commitment? We range from about 1-4 events a week and have a point system organization for attendance

Can I re-apply if I don’t get in? Yes, you can apply as many times! (many of our members have applied more than once)