Washington, D.C. Program

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PROGRAM DETAILS

The Washington, D.C. Semester is open to any Southwestern student who will have achieved Junior or Senior standing by the start of the program. The minimum GPA is 3.0. Well-qualified second semester Sophomores may be accepted.

The course plan for a Southwestern student on this program is

Internship (32 hours/week, times 15 weeks=480 hours)
6 credit hours, graded P/D/F

Intern Seminar (2 ½ hours per week)
3 credit hours, graded P/D/F

Academic Seminar
(rotating topics - past courses have included, "Globalization and the US", "Congressional Relations", "Political Communication" and "Culture of the Middle East)"

3 credit hours, letter grade

Credit

Students earn 12 credit hours and their grades will appear on their Southwestern transcript.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Students register at Southwestern and pay the normal tuition, plus room and board equivalent to a Lord Center apartment (double) and a 19 meal plan. Students who normally qualify for financial aid are eligible to receive most forms of aid (excluding work/study) from Southwestern.

Food Stipend

The University will pay the student a stipend to cover food costs. The stipend is given as a lump sum check before the beginning of the semester and will be mailed to the student’s permanent address or other designated address.

Housing

Housing is in Capitol Hill area. Flats are within blocks of the Capitol, the Supreme Court Building, Union Station, and Folger's Shakespeare Library. All rooms are completely furnished (including televisions and telephones), with common rooms and furnished kitchens. Bedrooms are quads. All utility, maintenance and cleaning costs are included in the program fee.

Medical Insurance

Students must provide their own medical insurance. Be sure to check on stipulations within the insurance policy which dictate terms for "out of network" doctor visits and medical procedures.

Role of the Program Director

The program director in Washington helps students arrange internships, monitors the internships, supervises residential life, provides a 2 1/2 hour intern seminar each week that gives an intellectual and personal context for the internship experience. An adjunct faculty member teaches an academic seminar (also 2 ½ hours per week). The director also provides a no-credit social program for the students.

Internet Access

Some PCs are available, but there is only one Internet line. Bring a modem if you want to use your own Internet service.

Furniture Deposit

Bring a $ 200 check with you at the beginning of the semester for your "furniture deposit." This fee is refundable for normal wear and tear.

FACULTY CONTACT

Tim O'Neill
Professor of Political Science
512-863-1976
oneillt@southwestern.edu

More Information

For more information, go to the website www.umcwc.com or to download an application, go here