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UCLA QIW Students at the Capitol

The UCLA Quarter in Washington Program sends a minimum of 31 UCLA undergraduates to study at UCDC in Washington each fall, winter, and spring quarter. UCLA is committed to admitting as many qualified students to the program as space permits at the UC Washington Center. The program offers a combination of  internships, coursework relevant to Washington, DC, and the chance to make life-long career connections at the national level.

Program Overview & Required Courses

  • Offered fall, winter and spring quarters
  • Earn 12 upper division UCLA units
  • Intern 3-4 days per week
  1. UCDC Seminar : Credit through UCLA Political Science/History/Sociology M194DC
  2. Any UCLA departmental 195CE  internship course taken for a letter grade
  3. UCLA Political Science/History/Sociology/CESC/Public Affairs M195DC

Eligibility

  • All majors welcome
  • Minimum 3.0 UCLA GPA
  • At least sophomore standing (Juniors and Seniors have priority)
  • J-1 Visa students may participate
  • F-1 Visa students cannot participate

*Summer admission is processed by the Career Center. Click HERE to receive more information for Summer admission.

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