Our Programs
Applied Politics
Semester in Washington Politics offers an invaluable up-close view of Washington, D.C. You’ll learn how political decisions are made, how power is wielded and how government is run – because you’ll be right in the center of the process.
International Semester in Washington
International Summer at GW combines programs of global importance with an immersive university experience in America. International students have the opportunity to join a diverse and intellectual community while spending an unforgettable summer in Washington, DC.
Native American Political Leadership Program
NAPLP is a full scholarship program designed to give Native American undergraduates an incredible educational opportunity in the nation’s capital. Partnering with Semester In Washington Politics, NAPLP students take classes at GW, participate in hands-on internships and interact with political leaders and policymakers.
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Alumni spotlight: 2012 campaigns
Time and again, alumni of the Semester in Washington Politics program point to this experience as a career starter.
Alumni spotlight: The 2012 campaign
Another Spring 2012 alum, Anthony Stevens, worked for OFA this election cycle.
Alumni spotlight: The 2012 campaign
Patrick Flynn lives in Washington, DC and decided to put the skills he learned during the Semester in Washington Politics program by running for l
Alumni spotlight: The 2012 campaign
Emily Crerand attended Semester in Washington Politics in the summer of 2007.
About
Founded in 1995, Semester in Washington Politics at The George Washington University is designed to offer a multi-dimensional educational, professional, and personal growth learning experience in the nation's capital. SIWP has brought college students from around the United States and the world into the exciting realm of national and international politics and government. Our students are immersed in the diverse and exciting world of national politics while drawing on the resources of a world-class institution, The George Washington University.

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