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LUC in DC

Loyola University Chicago in DC

A joint project of the Department of Political Science and the School of Communication

Spend a Semester in Washington DC, Intern and Take Loyola Classes

Explore career ideas and work on issues you care about.  Attend protests and briefings.  Visit monuments and memorials.  Gain experience in communications, politics, advocacy, government relations, media, outreach, research, and more.

Intern and take Loyola classes for fall or spring semester. Open to all undergraduate majors with at least junior standing. Students take 3 Loyola classes and intern full-time four days a week, earning 15 credits.

Students intern on Capitol Hill, with nonprofits, think tanks, government relations firms, advocacy groups, and more.

Students live and take classes in a Washington Internship Housing Network property.

If you have any questions, please email the program director, Susan Dimock.

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Application & Deadlines

You need to be a junior or senior during your semester in Washington, but you may apply to the program during your sophomore year.

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