SUNY Washington Internship Program

Spending a semester in Washington, DC is a great way to get some experience in your field and test drive your career in the real world. You will learn on the job whether your chosen field is the best one for you, and make some connections that might even help you land your first job after college.

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Current Status 

Given the continued unpredictability of COVID-19, our DC internship program has transitioned to a hybrid model where some students are undertaking in-person internships in DC, and others are undertaking remote virtual internships from home. To accommodate both groups of students, course seminars will be completed virtually and remotely. We do not yet know how the next term will look, but it is quite possible that we will continue to offer a hybrid approach to accommodate the needs of students.

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Experience the Nation’s Capital, learn from experts, intern & explore your career, earn credits, and build a network for your future!

The SUNY Washington Internship Program allows students to experience the excitement of our nation’s capital, an ideal location to experience direct involvement in politics and all other professional fields.

  • Semester and summer programs are offered.
  • Founded in 1967, now in its 53rd year, more than 4,000 students have participated in this elite internship program.
  • The internship is open to junior, senior, and graduate students from colleges and universities around the world.
  • More than one-third of our students receive a job offer either directly from their internship, or indirectly through networking opportunities.

Apply Now: Fall/Spring       Apply Now: Summer

Why this internship program?

  • Experience how Washington works through hands-on learning at an organization in your chosen field.
  • Our experiential learning program includes development of research and writing skills.
  • Understand the relationship between academic knowledge and practical understanding of the political world.
  • Learn about careers in your field of interest.
  • Your internship experience in an office environment allows for development of professional skills and networking opportunities.

Contact Us

Email: washington@brockport.edu

Robert Walter, Assistant (and Acting) Director
Email: rwalter@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 353-7814

Robert Powell, Internship Coordinator
Email: rpowell@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 721-6632

 

Last Updated 4/19/22