DC Connect Program Facts
Program Schedule
Spring semester or Summer term
Eligible Students
Cornell undergraduates in their sophomore year or later
Program Format
Full-time residential in Washington D.C.
Top Three Reasons to study in D.C.
Transform knowledge into action
Enroll in small classes taught by Cornell faculty experts, earn college credits, and gain practical experience by applying what you learn in the classroom to your internship.
Build your professional network
Network with professionals in fields in which you’re interested, develop job skills, enhance your resume, and gain future career opportunities.
Experience the best that D.C. has to offer
Take behind-the-scenes tours of important museums, policy landmarks, and other cultural sites within the Nation’s Capital.
By understanding the inner workings of politics and government through my CIW semester, I am better equipped to advocate for issues important to me and my community.
– Alexa Richardson ’24
