Welcome to the UC Davis Washington Program!
The Washington Program’s mission is to provide the highest quality experiential learning program for UC Davis undergraduates by offering professional development workshops to aid students as they seek internship opportunities.
UC Davis students are strongly encouraged to supplement their undergraduate education with real-world, hands-on experiences through internships. The Washington Program offers eligible undergraduate students an exciting opportunity to combine their course work with an unparalleled internship experience while exploring our nation's capital for a quarter! Students from any major have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience with professionals and experts in fields that interest them. From NASA, to the National Institutes of Health, to the Smithsonian, to the Capitol, students have the chance to test-drive a career, build their portfolio or resume, and make valuable industry contacts that can be essential to landing the ideal job upon graduation. In today’s competitive job market, it's what you know and who you know that often makes the difference.
Students live at the UC Washington Center, nestled in a beautiful shaded neighborhood close to DuPont Circle (6 blocks from the White House) which is served by an efficient public transportation system and subway system. Washington, D.C., is a city that offers a wide variety of academic, professional and wonderful cultural opportunities for undergraduates.