Spring 2012: January 11 - April 28, 2012
Spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and gain the experience and insight you need to succeed. Serve as an intern in the nation’s capital this fall or spring while taking classes at Georgetown University.
Designed for undergraduate students interested in U.S. politics, American government and journalism, Capital Semester serves as a great way to kick-off your career in politics, journalism, lobbying, government, or the nonprofit sector.
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Capital Semester allows students to spend 15 weeks earning 12 transferable course credits at Georgetown University while gaining valuable work experience at a top D.C. organization.
As part of the experience, Capital Semester students attend exclusive briefings at various sites around Washington, such as the White House Complex, the U.S. Capitol, State Department, Federal Reserve, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Students meet leaders and government officials, hear from policy-makers at regular guest lectures, and interact with D.C. professionals through networking activities.
Students may apply to one of two tracks, in which internship placements and academic study will correspond:
- Public Policy
- Political Journalism
With a single application, students are enrolled in courses at Georgetown, housed in a furnished residential building and are placed in a competitive internship for a fall or spring semester.
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 Semesters.
The Admissions Committee looks for well-rounded students who demonstrate ambition, strong academic performance, leadership ability, maturity, and involvement in campus and community activities. The committee prefers applicants who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have a strong letter of recommendation, relevant professional or volunteer experience and well-written essays.
The Admissions Committee will review applications as they are received. Applicants will be accepted, declined or put on a waiting list within three weeks of completing an application. Applicants may check their application status and confirm the receipt of supporting documents at any time through the online application system. Applicants will be notified by email and regular mail when a decision is available.
Capital Semester Deadlines
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students who apply early will receive first consideration for both admission and scholarship decisions as well as internship placement. Many of our internships are very competitive, so the earlier a student is admitted, the greater his or her chance is of getting a top internship.
To qualify for a deadline, the applicant must submit the online application form by 11:59PM EST on the deadline and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline.
Spring 2012
Early Deadline - October 1, 2011 ( 5% discount on tuition balance )
International Student Deadline - October 15, 2011
Final Deadline - November 1, 2011
Fall 2012
Early Deadline - March 1, 2012 ( 5% discount on tuition balance)
International Student Deadline - April 1, 2012
Final Deadline - June 1, 2012
Go to www.dcinternships.org for more information
