Students live in Summit Hills Apartment Complex in Silver Spring, Maryland during their internship. Silver Spring is just outside the District line and is very close to a metro stop. Tuition is charged at the hourly off-campus rate, which omits Lawrence campus fees. The Internship Advantage Students can earn up to 12 hours of course credit by participating in the program Students network with elected officials, federal agency, administrators, and national lobbyists during their time in Washington. Future job opportunities often develop from this experience.
Students further develop their research and communication skills during their internship.
Specific dates will be announced each year, as well as dates for informational meetings. Top of Page Course Credit Students must obtain a special permission card from the Dole Institute Office to enroll. Participants also enroll in POLS 494, the Washington Intern Seminar, and receive 3 hours of course credit. These credits do not count toward the major, but do represent junior-senior credits for graduation. Students will be given a letter grade based on their research paper and seminar participation Students can also receive 3 hours of directed readings credit during their Washington internship.