Application Requirements
View the list of application requirements and start your application online.
Learn Through Experience
Washington Semester Program students get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere. In the past, Washington Semester Program students have attended important events, such as the inauguration ceremonies, White House arrival ceremonies for visiting head of states, joint sessions of Congress and arguments before the Supreme Court. Recent seminars have featured meetings with White House personnel, the Deputy Attorney General, cabinet secretaries, senior TV network correspondents, lobbyists, embassy officials and other national leaders.
What stood out to me the most from the program was the chance to work full time and live with the cohort in a townhome steps away from the Supreme Court. There was nowhere else like it. Thanks to the Washington Semester Program, I will be officially moving back to the city to work in the House of Representatives.
Experience D.C.
Washington is a young person's city, filled with students from its four major universities and congressional staffers. Students meet interesting and influential people, establishing contacts for personal and professional networking.
A remarkably diverse city, Washington provides opportunities to brush shoulders with
people of many different nationalities, enjoy exotic cuisines, hear multiple languages,
attend ethnic festivals, shop in eclectic neighborhoods and become acquainted with
individuals and groups not likely to be encountered in South Carolina. D.C. also has
renowned museums, major performing arts venues, art galleries, movie theaters, concerts,
lectures and book signings.
Learn More
Join us for an information session via Zoom to learn all about the Washington Semester Program.
Fall 2024 information session schedule
| Monday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. | Friday, Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. |
| Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. | Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. |
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. | Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 19 at 12 p.m. |
Eligibility and Cost
Before you apply, find out if you're eligible and learn about what costs to anticipate, like tuition and housing.
Placements and Curriculum
Find out what classes you'll take and how your placement will be determined.
Have Questions?
Contact Gabby Coggin, career services director and academic advisor, to schedule a meeting for more information about the Washington Semester Program.