Washington Semester Program, Washington, DC - American University

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

International
Certificate Program


Are you ready for the academic, professional, and cultural experience of a lifetime?

Through the Washington Semester Certificate Program, you can spend a semester or an academic year in the dynamic, cosmopolitan city of Washington, D.C., where you will have access to some of the most influential people and organizations in the world.

• Gain valuable work experience through an internship at a local organization

• Meet the movers and shakers of Washington, D.C.

• Build lifelong friendships in a dynamic university community
How it Works


Program Components

From meeting foreign ambassadors, CEOs and members of Congress, to exploring the world-renowned Smithsonian museums, your Washington Semester experience will be anything but dull.

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Program Choices

This is not your typical, “one-size-fits-all” type of program. You decide what seminar/internship experience is best for your goals.
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Academic Year in D.C.
Stay for an entire academic year!
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Important Things to Know

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines
Is Your School a Member School?/Who is Your Member Rep?
Where Can I Intern?
Where Will I Live?
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For further questions and cost information, please email the International Student Assistant at gotodc@american.edu.

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Immigration Information

The Washington Semester Program helps international students every step of the way in obtaining a J-1 or F-1 visa.

Click here to learn more about Washington Semester's Intensive Academic English Program.