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Fall 2008: September 1 - December 13, 2008
Spring 2009: January 17 - April 25, 2009

Spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and gain the experience and insight you need to succeed. Serve as an intern in the nation’s capital this fall or spring while taking classes at Georgetown University.

Designed for undergraduate students interested in U.S. politics and American government, Capital Semester can serve as a great way to kick-off your career in politics, journalism, lobbying, government, or the nonprofit sector.

Students in front of the Capitol

Come to Washington and spend 15 weeks earning 12 transferable course credits at Georgetown University while gaining valuable work experience at a top D.C. office.

As part of the experience, Capital Semester students attend exclusive site briefings at Washington’s places of power such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the State Department. Meet leaders and government officials, hear from policy-makers at regular guest lectures, and interact with D.C. professionals through networking activities. Take advantage of all that D.C. has to offer!

With a single application, students are enrolled at Georgetown, housed in a furnished residential building, and are placed in a competitive internship for a fall or spring semester.

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. Spend the Semester in the Nation's Capital.