Eligibility
The information below outlines TWC's general requirements. Students seeking
academic credit for the TWC experience are encouraged to contact their
campus liaison, as schools may have additional credit requirements. To be
eligible, students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Attend an accredited college or university with at least two semesters
completed before participating.
• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
(or equivalent).
• Have the approval of their campus liaison or faculty sponsor, if they
are seeking academic credit.
• Be proficient in the English language.
Application Components & Next Steps
You can start the application by going to www.twc.edu/apply. The application
will ask you to submit the following materials:
• One-page resume (US-style)
• 500-word Issues Essay
• Official Transcript from university of most recent degree
• Copy of a valid passport with an expiry date no less than 6 months after
the end of the TWC program
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
Housing
TWC has convenient housing
facilities in Northeast
Washington, D.C. All TWC
housing units are fully furnished
and equipped with private
bathrooms, laundry facilities,
high-speed internet, cable,
phone, and 24-hour front desk
coverage. Residences are close
to Metro and other public transit
systems.
Program Dates & Deadlines*
Program Dates
Check-In Internship Period Check-Out
Spring 2020
Jan. 22 Jan. 27–April 30 May 2
Summer 2020
May 31 June 2–July 30 Aug. 1
Fall 2020
Aug. 26 Aug. 31–Dec. 3 Dec. 5
Application Deadlines
Early Deadline Regular Deadline
Spring 2020
Oct. 9, 2019 Nov. 6, 2019
Summer 2020
Feb. 19, 2020 March 18, 2020
Fall 2020
April 8, 2020 May 6, 2020
The Washington Center for Internships
and Academic Seminars
1333 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
TWC Residential & Academic Facility
(RAF) at NoMa
1005 3rd Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Email: internationalinfo@twc.edu
www.twc.edu
Connect with TWC
TWCInternships
@twcinternships
www.linkedin.com/company/
the-washington-center
@twcinternships
* Up-to-date program and housing fees can be found on www.twc.edu.
For more information, please contact internationalinfo@twc.edu.
