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TFAS Recruitment Schedule

Catch TFAS this fall on your campus! This fall, our staff will attend a mix of campus visits, career fairs and conferences at colleges and universities across the country.

#TFAS Updates

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How to Submit Your Official Transcript to TFAS

No matter which TFAS Program you apply to, you will have to submit your official transcript to TFAS as part of the application. This post will provide information about…

TFAS D.C. Summer Program 2026 Highlights

Throughout the summer, TFAS students engaged in rigorous academic coursework, gained hands-on experience through internships and expanded their professional and personal networks. Check out the weekly highlight albums…

Advice from your PAS!

We asked your Program Advisors what they wish they knew before their TFAS summers! Read below for helpful advice and their D.C. favorites! Max What is your…

D.C. & Dorm essentials

In just over two weeks, you’ll be moving into your new home for the summer in Washington, D.C.! You might be wondering: what does that new home look like?…

D.C. Neighborhoods to Know

One of the best parts about living in D.C. is how different each neighborhood feels. You can grab coffee on a quiet, tree-lined street in the morning, explore museums…

Meet the 2026 TFAS Program Advisors

Program Advisors (PAs) are here to ensure your summer experience at TFAS runs smoothly! They’re your go-to people for any questions, concerns or just a friendly chat. PAs are…

How to Metro

If you’re like me, you didn’t have public transportation growing up or on your campus. That is about to change (for the better, I promise)! 🧡🩶💙 Your…

Your Ideal Day in D.C.

Although this might be your first time in Washington, D.C., many TFAS staff members have spent years exploring our nation’s capital! Here is how some TFAS staffers would spend…

Virginia buffum ’25: Living the dream

Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Virginia Buffum ’25, a political science major from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who discovered…