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 2026.

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 2026 Semester


Application Deadline: September 17, 2025

Virtual Orientation: October 23, 2025

Check-In: January 21, 2026

Internship Period: January 26 – May 1, 2026

Check-Out: May 2, 2026

Summer 2026 Term


Check-In: May 27, 2026

Internship Period: June 1 – July 31, 2026

Check-Out: August 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Semester


Check-In: August 26, 2026

Internship Period: August 31 – December 4, 2026

Check-Out: December 5, 2026

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 2026 Fees


Application Fee: $60

Program Fee : $9,700

Housing Fee: $6,570

Summer 2026 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.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS