Villanova University has established a longstanding relationship with the Washington Center Program (TWC).  This excellent educational opportunity provides students with strong experiences and knowledge through living, interning, and networking in DC.  The Washington Center connects students from around the globe with world-class internships in the nation’s capital, as well as providing engaging seminars from professionals and academics in the field. Upon completion of the internship, Villanova students receive fifteen (15) credits (three or six of which may fulfill major requirements, while the remaining credits are applied to the Liberal Arts free elective). All majors may take partake in TWC and enrich their Villanova experience. For more information, visit:  www.twc.edu.

Tuition

Students participating during the fall or spring semester simply pay their Villanova tuition for participation during these terms, which covers the cost of their course credits and housing.  Please note that the cost of living, transportation, and enjoying many of Washington's attractions may cost more than a semester on-campus at Villanova.

State Scholarships

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides assistance to qualifying students attending The Washington Center.

Anticipated award amounts for 2013:

• Spring semester: $4,500 (public institutions)
• Summer term: $4,500 (public institutions) and $2,000 (all other institutions)
• Fall semester: TBD

Eligibility & Rules: Students must be state residents and attend public or private four-year colleges and universities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For those attending public institutions, $1,000 of the award is contingent upon staying in The Washington Center's housing and will be applied to the housing invoice.

For more information: State Scholarships.

Summer Semester

For students interested in the Washington Center Program during the summer semester, students are expected to pay the fees for the TWC program, in addition to the Villanova credit that they would like to earn.  Students during the summer semester can earn up to nine credits.  In 2012, summer fees for TWC were approximately $10,165, not including Villanova course credit.

Dates and Deadlines

To be eligible, students must:

• Sophomore status or above during the term of their internship
• Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
• Students must meet with Director of the Internship Program
• Students must complete TWC application as well as the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences internship application.

For more information about Villanova’s partnership with The Washington Center, contact Danielle Tadros, Director of Internships at Danielle.tadros@villanova.edu.

Past Villanova TWC Internship Placements