See the Internship Adviser for paper requirements. D.C. Students also have the opportunity of working in the nation s capital in federal agencies and departments, congressional offices, or government-related organizations. The University of Connecticut participates in the Washington Center program in which interns work full-time and also take a class. Information booklets and applications are available from the Internship Adviser or the Merlin Bishop Center. D.C. Students who are members of the University s Honors Scholars Program or who have a total grade point average of at least 3.2 are eligible to work full-time for one semester in the Washington, D.C. office of a member of Congress who represents Connecticut.
Selection is on a competitive basis.
D.C. Another option for working in Washington, D.C., is through an internship program run by American University. Earned credits are transferred to UConn. See the Internship Adviser for more information. Approval on the add card is also required from the student s major adviser and the Head of the Political Science Department. Credit for internships.