How to Participate & Costs

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!

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

Cycle Opens	August 31, 2025
Cycle Deadline	October 14, 2025

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

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

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

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]]