QU in DC is open to undergrad students in any major. This is a great way to get real career experiences, find your direction and put your college degree into overdrive! We have a very large alumni community in Washington who are excited to work with us in support of students seeking that next internship or first job.
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
Apply at: the QU in DC portal
- Sept. 22: Deadline for applications for Spring 2026 Academic Internship program in Washington DC. This is a full spring semester in DC working as a fulltime intern in a field related to your major and goals, plus academic coursework. Internships are in public relations, finance/marketing, government, advocacy groups, lobbying, research/think tanks, and media. QU financial aid applies and the student earns 15 credits in their major/minor. Eligibility Requirements: completed or transferred 30 credits, with a 3.0 gpa by end of Fall 2025 semester. The program is for students in ANY major, and highly recommended for juniors and seniors.
- October 20: Deadline for applications for January term Inside Washington. Earn three credits in PO 365 or PO 365H. Program starts Jan. 6 and ends January 13. Cost is January tuition plus $300 fee. Housing in DC apartments is no extra charge. This is our most popular program and we have limited slots available. Deadline is October 20 but we expect the program to fill much sooner than that. Complete your application and get admitted while slots are still available. I’m telling you more details about Inside Washington at the bottom of this email. First year students are eligible and encouraged to apply for this program along with more advanced students.
QU in DC INFORMATION SESSIONS
Please place in your calendars that we will have TWO information sessions about Inside Washington and about the Spring Academic Internship program. I will be sending you an invitation to these events. I hope you can join us. It’s drop in-drop out sessions so you can come when you are free, leave when you need to leave…
- Tuesday September 9, 12:30-1:40 in CCE 208
- Monday, September 15, 11:00am-12:15 pm in CCE 207
Benefits of Inside Washington seminar this January:
- Professional and leadership development with optional workshops on grad school options in DC.
- A chance to interact daily with major speakers in media, government, national defense, think tanks and interest groups.
- Daily field trips to government buildings, public relations agencies, Congress and media companies.
- Two full free days on your own to explore the city, see the monuments, visit museums and enjoy great restaurants.
- Stay in comfortable apartments at Washington Center for no extra charge.
- Special Quinnipiac-only opportunities. (We are working on a visit to the White House, a briefing with CT Senators and House members and alumni-led interest groups in DC).
- Quinnipiac alumni networking events. Build your connections!
- 3-credit January course (You are charged January tuition plus $300 fee).
- Minimal costs: complimentary housing, free TV and wi-fi, fully equipped kitchen. The student pays for transportation and food.
For more information about the program, please visit https://twc.edu/programs/inside-washington-seminar. Please note: If you fill out the “apply now” form on the TWC website, you won’t be admitted to the program until you have completed the application at the QU in DC website.
I hope you complete your application soon! In addition to the information on TWC.edu, we have some special benefits for Quinnipiac students at Inside Washington. We are working on a White House Press area visit, a chat with CNN’s legendary anchorman Wolf Blitzer, meetings with CT’s House and Senate members, a tour of National Public Radio, and more. We are planning to offer an extra Honors seminar group this year for students in Honors.
Of course, if you have any questions for me, please email, visit my student hours in CCE 250B or set up an appointment on www.calendly.com/dr-scott-mclean
