Academics

Accelerated Courses

W&M faculty are welcome to teach in one of two 7-week accelerated courses each semester. These courses consist of both synchronous and online asynchronous work. Faculty are expected to travel to D.C. for each Friday during their accelerated course to facilitate course speakers and/or site visits. Hotel accommodations will be provided by the Washington Center.

Gaining Course Approval

Once you have been selected to teach a semester with the D.C. Semester Program, it is a good idea to get started on the approval process. Accelerated course faculty may apply for COLL 300 or 350 designations. Visit the EPC site for more information on how to proceed and submit an online application.

Please note: It is your responsibility to petition EPC. Program administrators cannot do that for you.

Student Load & Participation

The D.C. Semester Program is currently capped at 20 students.