Next Steps
Not sure how TWC works for students at your school? Contact info@twc.edu to learn more about your cost and academic credit arrangements. When you’re ready, sign up to stay in the loop on upcoming programs or start an application to join the Academic Internship Program in 2025.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.*
- Be a sophomore or above while participating in the program and have completed at least two semesters on campus by the start of our program.
- Maintain a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Receive academic credit through your school’s agreement with TWC (or through TWC’s school of record, Elon University, if your school is not affiliated).
- Have approval from your campus liaison, if you attend an affiliated school.
Your home institution may have additional eligibility requirements. Please contact your campus liaison before starting an application to TWC. If you need help identifying your campus liaison, email info@twc.edu.
International students can view additional eligibility requirements on our website.
Dates and deadlines
Spring 2025 Semester
Early Application Deadline: September 25, 2024*
Regular Application Deadline : October 23, 2024
Check-In: January 27, 2025
Internship Period: January 29 – May 2, 2025
Check-Out: May 3, 2025
Summer 2025 Term
Early Application Deadline: December 4, 2024
Regular Application Deadline : January 8, 2025
Check-In: May 28, 2025
Internship Period: June 2 – August 1, 2025
Check-Out: August 2, 2025
Fall 2025 Semester
Early Application Deadline: March 19, 2025
Regular Application Deadline : April 16, 2025
Check-In: August 27, 2025
Internship Period: September 2 – December 5, 2025
Check-Out: December 6, 2025
*Applying by the Early Deadline gives you the chance to hear from TWC sooner and be considered for internship sites that have earlier internal timelines.
Program cost
Since TWC partners with different colleges and universities, the cost of your participation depends on where you go to school and is often comparable to what you’d pay for the same term on campus.
If you’re not sure how TWC works for your school, contact info@twc.edu.
Spring and Fall 2025 Fees
Application Fee: $60
Program Fee : $9,700
Housing Fee: $6,570
Summer 2025 Fees
Application Fee: $60
Program Fee : $7,500
Housing Fee: $4,990
Financial assistance
We believe our transformative Academic Internship Program should be accessible to as many students as possible. That’s why TWC offers a variety of financial assistance opportunities to help students make a summer or semester in D.C. a reality. Learn more about the scholarships for which you could be eligible below.