The Ann Arbor Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing is part of a national organization. AWC was founded by fifteen women in Washington, D.C. in 1978, and it is one of the first professional organizations for women in computing. The initial purpose of the group was to establish and encourage communication among women in computing. The scope of the organization has grown to include professional networking, continuing education, and mentoring.

The Ann Arbor Chapter is one of the largest chapters and is affiliated with the IT Zone, the Ann Arbor Computer Society (AACS), Network Downtown, Computer Science Alumnae of Michigan (CSAM), the New Enterprise Forum (NEF), the Center for the Education of Women (CEW), and the Ann Arbor Community Foundation (AAACF).