Congratulations Fall 2007 Students!
Congratulations on being selected as participants in the Washington Program! It will be a very exciting quarter for you and we look forward to working with you on your internship applications and welcoming you to Washington, DC this winter!
- Washington Program Staff
Program Information
Phone Interviewing and Interview Stream
Academic and Professional Code of Etiquette
Tips for Success in your Internship
Tips on How to Dress Business Casual - Men
Tips on How to Dress Business Casual - Women
Advice from UCD Washington Program Alumnae/i
Academic Information
- WAS 192/Political Science 192W, Internship (7 units, Pass/No Pass)
Internship and related assignments and responsibilities. Students will receive transcript notation for the internship. (Note: In some cases, a student may petition to have these credits awarded in the equivalent "192" internship course in his or her major. These arrangements must be made with your department prior to going to DC). - WAS 193/Political Science 193W, Research Project (4 units, letter grade only. The P/NP option is NOT available for the research seminar.)
The research seminar is a core academic component of the Washington Program. Each student develops a project in consultation with Washington Program faculty. Through weekly seminars, students receive guidance on the process of writing a 20-25 page research paper. Students must receive a passing grade of C- or better for the research project. It is the UC Davis campus policy that serious academic work must accompany any credits that are awarded for internships. Students who do not pass WAS 193/POL 193 (Research Project) will not receive any credit for WAS 192/POL 192 (Internship).
Research Guidelines for Spring 2007
- Upper Division Elective (4 units, letter grade or P/NP option)
Students choose from a selection of courses offered by UC Washington Program faculty. Course offerings change each quarter.
Elective course offerings will be available in Summer 2007 along with pre-enrollment instructions.
Important Dates
Davis
Tue, Mar 15th, 2007 : Initial Program Planning Meeting and Resume/Cover Letter and Interview Skills Workshop. 6-8pm, MUII
Tue Apr 3rd, 2007: Contract, Participation Agreement,1st Housing Payment ($877), and processing fee ($20) are due to Leslie Nevins (232 South Hall). Please write two separate checks or money orders payable to "UC Regents" and include your student ID#. Students on financial aid only need to turn in the processing fee ($20).
Fri, Apr 13th, 2007 : Deadline for first DC advisor meeting.
Thu, May 24th or Fri, May 25th, 2007: Phone interviewing Workshop. Noon-1pm, 229 South Hall
Fri, May 25th, 2007: First batch of 3-6 internship applications sent out.
Wed, May 2nd, 2007 : 2nd Housing Payment ($876) due to Leslie Nevins (232 South Hall). Please include your student ID# and make the check payable to "UC Regents."
Wed, May 23rd, 2007 : 2nd Program Planning Meeting, 8-10pm MUII. Roommate selection.
Wed, May 23rd, 2007: 3rd Housing Payment ($876) due to Leslie Nevins (232 South Hall). Please include your student ID# and make the check payable to "UC Regents."
TBD: Pre-enrollment begins, 2pm PST, see pages 15-16 in your Getting Ready Booklet for further instructions
Washington, DC
Mon, Sep 24th (8am-11pm) OR Tue, Sep 25th (8am-5pm): Arrival and Check-In to Washington, DC. Allow at least 2 hours from the time your flight lands to arrive at the Center.
PLEASE ARRIVE DURING THE STATED CHECK-IN TIMES!
Tue, Sep 25th, 2007 : Residential Orientation (Mandatory), 7pm, Multipurpose Room.
Wed, Sep 26th, 2007 : UC Washington Center General Orientation (Mandatory) and UCD Washington Program Orientation (Mandatory), 9am, Multipurpose Room. Please be on time!
Thu, Sep 27th, 2007: Internship begins
Thu, Dec 13th, 2007: Internship ends
Sat, Dec 15th, 2007 : Depart Washington, DC.
Internship Information
Internship Dates
Thursday, September 27 - Thursday, December 13th
Recent Internship Postings
Check your UC Davis email regularly. Information on all the internships listed below have been sent to the Spring 2007 student list. If you need the information resent, please email Sara Lombardo.
Fall Internship #1: Office of Senator Barack Obama
Fall Internship #2: U.S. DOJ: Env. and Natural Res. Division Law and Policy Section
Fall Internship #3: U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Tribal Self Governance
Fall Internship #4: Spectrum Science Communications
Fall Internship #5: Homeland Security Advisory Council Office
Fall Internship #6: Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
Fall Internship #7: The White House (6/26 deadline)
Fall Internship #8: US Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
Fall Internship #9: The Africa Society
Fall Internship #10: National Coalition to Save Our Mall
Fall Internship #11: Smithsonian Regional Programs
Fall Internship #12: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Fall Internship #13: American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
Fall Internship #14: Oxfam America Communications Intern
Fall Internship #15: Office of the Curator of the Supreme Court
Fall Internship #16: Congressman Jerry McNerney (11th District)
Fall Internship #17: Office of Economic Policy, US Treasury Dept
Fall Internship #18 - National Defense University (NDU)
Fall Internship #19 - Association of American Universities
Fall Internship #20 - Fund for Peace
Fall Internship #21 - Environmental Leadership Program
Fall Internship #22 - Arthritis Foundation
Fall Internship #23 - America Abroad Media
Fall Internship #24 - Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
Fall Internship #25 - TechNet
Fall Internship #26 - National Geographic Traveler
Fall Internship #27 - PGE
Fall Internship #28 - US Dept of Education, Natl Mathematics Advisory Panel
Fall Internship #29 - Hillary Clinton for President Exploratory Committee
Fall Internship #30 - NASA History Division
Fall Internship #31 - Talk Radio News
Fall Internship #32 - The Center for Economic Policy Research
Fall Internship #33 - The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Fall Internship #34 - The American Forum
Fall Internship #35 - Dept. of Psychiatry; Children's National Medical Center
Fall Internship #36 - US Chamber of Commerce, Brazil-US Business Council
Fall Internship #37 - Coalition for Government Procurement
Fall Internship #38 - United neighborhood Centers of America - Public Policy Intern
Fall Internship #39 - National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
Fall Internship #40 – Two Law Firms
Fall Internship #41 - Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Fall Internship #42 - The Smithsonian Associates
Fall Internship #43 - The Smithsonian Associates Art Collectors Program
Fall Internship #44 - Asian American Justice Center
Fall Internship #45 - Americans for Tax Reform (ATR)
Fall Internship #46 - Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Advisor Newsletter
Fall Internship #47 - Dept of Energy Public Affairs Office
Fall Internship #48 - City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations
Fall Internship #49 - Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
Fall Internship #49 - National Council on Teacher Quality
Fall Internship #50 - Human Rights Campaign
Fall Internship #51 - U.S. Chamber Internship Opportunity Washington Fall Program
Fall Internship #52 - Environmental & Energy Study Institute
Fall Internship #53 - Hispanic National Bar Foundation
Fall Internship #55 - National Breast Cancer Coalition, Government Relations internship
Fall Internship #56 - Aman & Assoc (communications consulting)
Fall Internship #57 - Women in Government
Fall Internship #58 - Inter-American Dialogue
Fall Internship #59 - UC Office of Federal Govt Relations
Fall Internship #60 - California Institute for Federal Policy Research
Fall Internship #61 - World Resources Institute
Fall Internship #62 - US Chamber of Commerce Trade Roots
Fall Internship #63 - Our Voice Together
Fall Internship #64 - US Dept of the Interior, Office of Tribal Self Governance
Fall Internship #65 - Democratic National Committee
Fall Internship #66 - United Nations Foundation
Fall Internship #67 - Congressional Management Foundation (CMF)
Fall Internship #68 - congressNow, a subsidiary of Roll Call
Fall Internship #69 - American Society for Engineering Education International Programs
Fall Internship #70 - Security Industry Association
Finding an Internship
The UC Davis Washington Program, located in the Internship and Career Center in South Hall, has a library of reference books and a database that provides information on hundreds of internships and descriptions of the organizations that offer them. In many cases, the Program has evaluations of internships written by past Davis students. Washington Program staff and student alumni of the Program can answer questions, provide advice, and assist with applications.
Masterlist of Internship Opportunities (hard copy list and student evaluations available in 223 South Hall)
Instructions on how to use the Masterlist
Other Internship Resources
UC Berkeley Washington Program
UC San Diego Washington Program
UC Riverside Washington Program
UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy
*DO NOT say “yes” to an internship offer unless you mean to take the offer. If you are not sure, ask for time to decide and consult with us. It is strictly against program policy for students to accept an internship and then later decline it in favor of a different offer.