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D.C. Semester Program
Earn credit and work a full-time internship in Washington, D.C.!
Apply by December 1
The D.C. Semester Program presents a unique academic and professional opportunity, blending a semester-long internship experience managed by the Washington Center team and accelerated courses taught by W&M professors in the Center and around the city.
During either Fall or Spring semester, D.C. Semester Program scholars receive 12 total credits for the semester: 6 credits for their accelerated courses and an additional 6 credits for their internship and corresponding internship reflection course. The program is open to students in all majors and disciplines, and financial assistance is available to participate in this opportunity. Classes are taught by W&M professors and held at the Washington Center. From the arts to international relations, and everything in between, the interdisciplinary focus of the courses offered each semester are developed to engage students regardless of their academic background or goals.