Housing Arranged housing for the Semester Study Program is located in the Nebraska House and the Sanford House, two apartment-style buildings within convenient walking distance of the Capitol, Senate, House and Supreme Court buildings, as well as Union Station and Eastern Market. The two and three bedroom apartments are fully furnished, air conditioned, and include washing machines and dryers. All utilities are covered by the program fee, as are a monthly cleaning service and household goods such as toilet paper and light bulbs. Students are encouraged, but not required to live in the arranged housing. Cost Program fees include housing and related program costs.
Participants pay for their own tuition, meals, transportation and social activities.
Michigan State University's Semester Study Program in Washington, D.C. is a unique opportunity for MSU students to live and work in our nation's Capital while maintaining a full program of academic study. A minimum 3.0 GPA is recommended, but not required. Student selection to the program is also based on an essay, a one-page resume, two letters of reference, and an interview with program staff. A maximum of 25 students will be accepted. As part of the application process, qualified students will be interviewed by a member of the Semester Study Program selection committee.