Our Partner: The Washington Center
The Washington Center (TWC) is a non-profit organization that partners with over 400 internship sites to provide meaningful opportunities for students of all majors in Washington D.C. TWC staff work with you personally to help you land the internship that’s right for you. For more information: https://publications.twc.edu/program-guide/
Courses
The program consists of three components:
1) the internship, either hybrid of fully in-person, for at least 32 hours/week;
2) TWC’s career readiness programming;
3) an evening academic course taught by industry professionals.
Courses on U.S. foreign policy, forensic psychology, media management, international business, and security & peace are commonly offered. Students who successfully complete all three components of the semester program will earn 4 Hendrix transfer credits. For the summer program, students can expect to earn 3 Hendrix transfer credits.
Lodging/Food
Students will live in a fully furnished apartment in D.C. Most students live in the Residential and Academic Facility at NoMa near Capitol Hill, others in one of a few other selected buildings all near a station on Washington’s metro subway system. Students will purchase food in local grocery stores.
Grades/Credits
An official transcript will be issued by TWC’s school of record, Elon University. Grades will not appear on the Hendrix transcript and do not figure into the cumulative GPA. Students must earn a “C” or better to be awarded transfer credit.
Cost and Financial Aid
The program fee is approx. $16,270 for the semester and $12,490 for the summer. This includes tuition and housing. Each student is responsible for food, travel (airfare to D.C. plus local transit), and spending money. Hendrix charges an administrative fee of $500 for each semester away, excluding summer programs.
Normally, all federal and state financial aid applies for semester programs, but Hendrix scholarships do not. Students are encouraged to verify their situation through the Hendrix Financial Aid Office. TWC offers scholarships to U.S. students, including some specifically for Arkansas residents, students from diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Arkansas residents will automatically receive a state scholarship of $4,000. TWC’s private scholarships range from $500-$1,500.
Requirements for Participation
You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a GPA of at least 2.75 (students with lower GPAs may be considered).
- First-semester sophomores must participate in a phone interview as part of the admissions process.