Male student standing in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.Students should apply by the earliest deadline to receive first consideration for available spaces.

Spring 2026 Timeline*

  • April 15, 2025 – Early Submission Deadline for Spring 2026 Applications***
  • September 15, 2025 – Priority Deadline for Spring 2026 Applications**
  • December 3, 2025 – Spring 2025 Campus Orientation
  • January 7, 2026 – Arrival in Washington, DC
  • January 12, 2026 – Internships Begin
  • May 7, 2026 – Departure from DC

Fall 2026 Timeline*

  • February 15, 2026 – Priority Deadline for Fall 2026 Applications**
  • April 28, 2026 – Fall 2026 Campus Orientation
  • August 12, 2026 – Arrival in Washington, DC
  • August 17, 2026 – Internships Begin
  • December 10, 2026 – Departure from DC

Spring 2027 Timeline*

  • April 15, 2026 – Early Submission Deadline for Spring 2027 Applications***
  • September 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline for Spring 2027 Applications**
  • December 2, 2026 – Spring 2025 Campus Orientation
  • January 6, 2027 – Arrival in Washington, DC
  • January 11, 2027 – Internships Begin
  • May 5, 2027 – Departure from DC

*All dates subject to change

**Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered only if space is available

*** Students who submit applications by this deadline will interview and receive notification in early May.

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