Frequently Asked Questions
Printer-friendly versionThe following are questions frequently asked about our Washington, D.C. Internship Program, and the answers provided are most accurate for students participating in the program through U.S. colleges and universities. We hope to add FAQs for our other program offerings and audiences in the near future. In the meantime, please contact us at internabroad@twc.edu if you have questions about the D.C.-London Program, internationalinfo@twc.edu if you attend an institution outside of the U.S., and info@twc.edu for any other inquiries we've omitted here.
Academic Credit
- How many credits will I receive for this program?
- Will credit for this program count toward my major/minor or other on-campus requirements?
- How am I graded for my participation in this program?
- Do I have to receive credit for the program? I’m only interested in gaining experience.
- My institution will not award credit for TWC. Can I still participate?
Internships
- What types of internships are available? How does the process of finding an internship work?
- Are internships paid?
- Am I allowed to find my own internship?
- Do students often receive job offers at their internship sites?
- What would I do as an intern?
- What if I don’t like the internship that I accept or something goes wrong with my internship?
- By what date will I confirm my internship placement?
- I’m studying abroad the semester/summer before I begin my internship. Will this cause any problems related to the placement process?
Program Components
Application
- Does my institution have a campus liaison? If so, who is it?
- What is a campus sponsor? How do I participate if my campus does not have a liaison?
- What are the deadlines for the application? What do the different deadlines mean?
- What is the difference between summer term and summer quarter?
- How competitive is the selection process?
- Am I required to pick the program that best corresponds with my major?
- How do I fill out an application?
- After submitting the application, when will I hear whether or not I’ve been accepted? How will I be notified?
- How do I know whether or not you have received all of my supporting documents?
- I have forgotten my username and/or password; how do I reset them?
- Are recent graduates eligible to apply?
- Can graduate students apply? What about law students?
- Can first-year students participate?
- Where should I send my official transcript?
- Can I apply to more than one TWC program at the same time?
- Can I be considered if my GPA is under 2.75?
Cost & Scholarships
- How much does this program cost? Is there financial aid available?
- How much money will I need to bring along?
- How do I apply for Washington Center scholarships?
- When does The Washington Center send out invoices? For what fees will I receive an invoice?
- What should I do if my financial aid is going to be disbursed after the start of the semester?
- Are students reimbursed for Metro fare to travel to their internship site, courses, or events like programming and civic engagement?
- Will I receive a 1098-T form if I pay program fees directly to TWC?
Housing & Student Services
- If I’m accepted into the program, will housing be provided?
- I’m using TWC housing, but where exactly will I be living?
- What furnishings and amenities are included in the housing fee?
- Are pets allowed in TWC housing?
- Is co-ed or family housing available?
- Can I request a roommate?
- How many students live in one apartment?
- Is D.C. safe?
- What student life activities are offered?
- What is the average commute in D.C.?
- What factors are considered in assigning housing?
- Can I check into TWC housing early? Late?
- Is parking available at TWC housing?
Pre-Arrival Questions
- What are the dates of the program? Are there any scheduled breaks?
- What do I need to do prior to my arrival in Washington, D.C.?
- When can I expect to hear from someone at TWC post-acceptance?
- How can I contact TWC with questions I have pre-arrival?
- What airport should I select if I’m flying to Washington, D.C.?
- What kind of clothing will I need to bring?
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