Student Services
Housing, Career Services, Orientation/Commencement, Disability Services, and Events/Programs are coordinated by the dedicated and friendly staff in Student Services. They are available to help you make the most of your professional living experience. You’ll always have access to the resources they offer. Some of the events that Student Services commonly organize include:
- Career Boot Camp
- Professional workshops including Resume, Cover Letter, Networking, Job Search and much more.
- The International Festival
- Walking tours of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods
- Fun events including BBQs and Ice Cream Socials
- Weekend Getaway’s to Baltimore, Atlantic City, Great Falls National Park, and more.
The professional staff of the Office of Student Services is here to make sure your experience is a positive one, and will do whatever they can to support you in the transition to the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Health Services
While The Washington Center does not have a clinic of its own, we strive to provide our students with access to the best resources available while they are interning in D.C. You’ll receive a list of nearby medical facilities and mental health resources. If you need temporary health care coverage for the semester, our Student Services team will connect you with places to obtain it; all students are required to have health insurance.
The health and safety of students is very important to The Washington Center. Washington, D.C., offices, residential buildings, and public transit systems have well-established procedures for responding to issues that arise. At orientation, you’ll be briefed on the emergency policies and procedures.
Additional Resources
- Disability Services [2]
- Eligibility [3]
Disability Services
The Washington Center’s goal is to ensure that all students are equipped with the tools necessary to complete their classroom and workplace responsibilities and live comfortably in provided housing. We are committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests and services.
After acceptance into the program, students requiring accommodation need to complete their application for services at least six weeks before arriving in D.C. so the necessary arrangements can be made. Each student’s need is considered on a case by case basis. Below are some of the requests we’ve been able to fulfill in the past.
Classroom Accommodations
- Note-takers
- Sign-language interpreting
- Real-time Captioning (CART)
- Course-by-phone
- Readers
- Alternative format materials (i.e. Braille, large print, etc.)
- Extended time for assignments
Workplace Accommodations
- Assistive technologies - both software and hardware (JAWS, TextHelp)
- Sign Language Interpreting
- Note-takers
- Readers
- Alternative format materials (i.e. Braille, large print, etc.)
Residence Accommodations
- Roll-in showers
- Hand-held shower heads
- Flashing smoke detectors
- Lowered appliances
- Electronic door openers
