How to Participate
Student Portfolio Deadline
2025 D.C. Winter Seminars Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024.
The Online Student Portfolio Process:
- Creating a profile and completing a personal information section.
- Submitting a max. 60 second casual video to introduce yourself to the D.C. Winter Seminars Selection Committee (Please note, all videos are confidential and for the D.C. Winter Seminars Selection Committee Only).
- Writing a personal statement addressing the question: Why is the D.C. Winter Seminars suited for your course of study or personal interests and how do you hope to benefit from it?
Eligibility
The D.C. Winter Seminars are open to current seniors, juniors, exceptional sophomores, December graduates, and graduate students in all majors and disciplines! Unfortunately, first year, first time in college students cannot apply during the fall application period.
Student Portfolio Review Process
To be considered, students must submit an online student portfolio. Portfolios are reviewed by Center staff to better understand students' interest in the program. The most successful program participants will have:
- Distinguished themselves with a strong academic record
- Provided quality responses in their application, including the personal statement
- Demonstrated their interest in the D.C. Winter Seminars as complementing their studies and/or career goals
ADA Accommodations
All prospective and current students with disabilities have the right to request accommodations from Student Accessibility Services when applying for and/or participating in Study in D.C. opportunities.
Application Resources
Be sure to utilize the Cohen Career Center for assistance in creating and revising application materials.
