Why should I apply for a Washington Center Internship?

• Gain professional-level work experience in the nation's capitol
• Develop & refine skills in my field
• Earn 15 hours credit (12 hours for summer session)
• Meet other students from all over the country
• Grow culturally and academically
• Attend political, cultural, and social events
• Make career contacts
• Live in convenient, arranged housing
• A Washington Center staff member will be assigned to locate potential internship sites for you
• Your financial aid will apply. Some scholarships and stipends are available
• Success! The Washington Center has arranged internship placements in over 1000 agencies and companies in the D.C. area

Who is eligible for a Washington Center Internship?

• Full-time Juniors and Seniors who have completed some coursework in their major
• Students with a minimum 2.5 accumulative GPA
• Students who are in Good Standing

How do I apply for a Washington Center Internship?

• Contact the BGSU Washington Center Office, 322 Conklin North
• Attend an Information Session
• Meet with Coordinator to go over essay and application
• Contact faculty sponsors
• Complete and mail application packet to W.C.I. by deadline date:

  For Spring, the Previous October
  For Summer, the Previous February
  For Fall, the Previous April

• Apply for scholarships or independent sector internships one month prior to general application date
• The Washington Center will then coordinate all phone-interviews