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.