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 APPLY TO our PROGRAMs TODAY! 

Learn more about the student portfolio deadlines and requirements for each Study in D.C. program.

Instead of applications, the W&M Washington Center team uses student portfolios to get to know you better! 

D.C. Semester Program

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Priority Cycle Opens

January 26, 2026

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Priority Cycle Deadline

March 18, 2026

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Rolling Deadline

June 1, 2026

  • Student Portfolio Requirements:
    • Personal Information
    • Resume
    • Personal Statement
    • Internships of Interest
    • 1 Recommendation 

D.C. Winter Seminars

Cycle Opens

August 31, 2025

Cycle Deadline

October 14, 2025

  • Student Portfolio Requirements:
    • Personal Information
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume
    • 60 second Introduction Video

D.C. Summer Institutes

Priority Cycle Opens

September 1, 2025

Priority Cycle Deadline

October 14, 2025

Winter Cycle Opens (if seats are available)

October 15, 2025

Winter Cycle Deadline

January 9, 2026

  • Student Portfolio Requirements:
    • Personal Information
    • Resume
    • Personal Statement
    • 60 second Introduction Video
    • Internships of Interest
    • 1 Recommendation 

D.C. Summer Session

No Student Portfolio Required! Register online via Path in March.

Global Scholars Program

2026-2027 Cycle Opens

January 26, 2026

2026-2027 Cycle Deadline

March 20, 2026

  • Student Portfolio Requirements:
    • Personal Information
    • Resume
    • Personal Statement
    • Transcript

Program Costs

Program

Costs

Program Contact

D.C. Semester Program

Tuition & Fees [[ctnelson, Cameron Nelson]]

D.C. Winter Seminars

Program Costs [[catherine, Catherine Stapleton]]

D.C. Summer Institutes

Program Costs [[ktwilson, Tyler Wilson]]

D.C. Summer Session

Program Costs

[[catherine, Catherine Stapleton]]

Global Scholars Program

Program Costs

[[grpelosi, Gabby Pelosi]]

Learn more about scholarships for studying in D.C.!