Internships
Semester in Washington students have the opportunity to enroll in an internship course (3-4 credits each) as part of their course load. If enrolled, students are expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to their unpaid internship. Contact us for more information.
- Student internship opportunities are available in three formats: in-person, hybrid and remote.
- We work with students one-on-one to carefully curate internship recommendations and placements that meet their needs.
- Our internship opportunities connect students with current and future leaders.
- Boost your resume while you study this semester and gain the skills — and connections — to get ahead.
Potential internships include:
- Communications
- Congressional Offices
- Data Analysis & Research
- Government Agencies
- Legal Offices
- Media Outlets
- NGOs/Nonprofits
- Political Consulting Firms
- Social Media Management
- Think Tanks
- Urban Planning
Internship Application Deadlines
Many internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. operate with very strict and early application processes and deadlines. We operate on a rolling admissions schedule and can begin your internship search shortly after you enroll with plenty of time to apply to as many opportunities as possible. Students interested in completing an internship are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.