Dates & Deadlines
We're still accepting applications for this summer's D.C. Internship Program on a space-available basis. Students attending schools outside of the U.S. should contact internationalinfo@twc.edu [2] before applying.
The Washington Center offers programs during the spring, summer and fall. We recommend that you apply by the deadlines posted below, but we often consider applications submitted after these dates if space is available. There are some key dates and deadlines that you should strive to meet for each semester, especially for more competitive programs and scholarship opportunities.
It is important to note that because some internship sites have early internal deadlines [3], you may need to submit your application before TWC’s official deadlines.
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What are the Early Deadlines?
To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.
*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).
What is the Competitive Deadline?
Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.
What is the Regular Deadline?
The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.
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What are the Early Deadlines?
To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.
*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).
What is the Competitive Deadline?
Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.
What is the Regular Deadline?
The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.
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What are the Early Deadlines?
To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.
*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).
What is the Competitive Deadline?
Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.
What is the Regular Deadline?
The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.
*We're still accepting applications for this summer's D.C. Internship Program on a space-available basis. Students attending schools outside of the U.S. should contact internationalinfo@twc.edu [2] before applying.
Additional Resources
- Program Costs & Scholarships [5]
- Academic Credit & Grades [6]
- How to Apply [7]
- Resources [8]
Additional Dates and Deadlines
- Early Deadlines [9]
- Intern Abroad [10]
Early Deadlines
Early Application Deadlines
Although our staff will ensure that you have an internship related to your professional field if you submit your materials by our regular deadline and are accepted, you should be aware that certain sites have internal deadlines that fall before TWC’s. Some of these organizations, particularly those related to law enforcement, select interns early so that they can process security clearance paperwork. Others request additional application materials beyond those you have prepared for TWC.
Below we’ve listed the names of some of these internship sites and the approximate dates by which we tend to require applications in order to work through our admissions process and get you in position to be considered at each site. The list is not exhaustive and you may also wish to confirm deadlines directly on organizations’ websites. If you’ve missed the deadline for an organization in which you were interested, we still encourage you to submit your TWC application. Sometimes openings may still be available at these sites for late applicants—or you may find that other organizations offer similar opportunities. Throughout the internship selection process, you’ll learn about options from your TWC advisor. We work with hundreds of organizations that select students after TWC’s regular deadline!
Please note that internships at the sites below may be available only to degree-seeking students and may not be open to quarter students.
Summer
| Deadline | Internship Site |
| Oct.1 | U.S. Department of State |
| Nov. 1 | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms |
| Dec. 1 | U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. |
| Jan. 1 | Amnesty International Cato Institute Children’s Defense Fund Department of Justice (Legal Departments) Discovery Channel Heritage Foundation Kennedy Center Smithsonian Institute (specific deadlines vary) The White House |
| Feb. 1 | Cable News Network (CNN) and Broadcast/Print Journalism Center for Strategic and International Studies Department of Homeland Security National Public Radio (NPR) U.S. Congressional Offices U.S. Marshals Service White House Office of Drug Control Policy |
| March 1 | Metropolitan Police Department |
Spring
| Deadline | Internship Site |
| June 1 | U.S. Department of State |
| July 1 | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms |
| Aug. 1 | Department of Justice (Legal Departments) U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. The White House |
| Sept. 1 | Amnesty International Cato Institute Interpol Discovery Channel Kennedy Center National Public Radio (NPR) Smithsonian Institute (specific deadlines vary) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars |
| Oct. 1 | Cable News Network (CNN) and Broadcast/Print Journalism Children’s Defense Fund Heritage Foundation U.S. Marshals Service |
| Nov. 1 | Center for Strategic and International Studies |
| Nov. 16* | U.S. Congressional Offices |
Fall
| Deadline | Internship Site |
| Feb. 1 | U.S. Department of State |
| March 1 | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms |
| April 1 | Department of Justice (Legal Departments) U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. |
| May 1 | Cable News Network (CNN) and Broadcast/Print Journalism Kennedy Center U.S. Marshals Service The White House |
| June 1 | Amnesty International Children’s Defense Fund Cato Institute Interpol Discovery Channel Heritage Foundation Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Smithsonian Institute (specific deadlines vary) |
| June 15* | U.S. Congressional Offices |
* The U.S. Congressional Offices do not require an early application for the Spring or Fall semesters.
