{"id":1989,"date":"2025-11-21T18:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1989"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:29:14","slug":"the-washington-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/the-washington-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Washington Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1989\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1989-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-0-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2>Find your career in Washington.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The St. Mary\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Washington Program (WP)<\/strong>\u00a0is a prestigious career development initiative designed to help students apply to select internships in Washington DC.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Program\u2019s\u00a0<strong>mission<\/strong>\u00a0is to enrich the professional development of St. Mary\u2019s students through the use of internships and a unique alumni-mentorship program. Additionally, students can learn about the politics and policies of Washington D.C. and apply their knowledge to current events and their future careers.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, over the course of one summer, St. Mary\u2019s students will evolve into young professionals; therefore, obtaining the necessary career skills to excel in life beyond St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScuZvKXNhoBnXVflUWB4htBhG066-Al-UNdRLRuhn5LB2m6Pg\/viewform\">Apply Now<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1989-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/WP-Logo-4-with-border-1024x874-1.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2004  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland seal with text promoting the St. Mary\u2019s Washington Program and an illustration of the U.S. Capitol.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/WP-Logo-4-with-border-1024x874-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/WP-Logo-4-with-border-1024x874-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/WP-Logo-4-with-border-1024x874-1-768x656.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1989\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\">About Us<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#understanding\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\">Understanding Public Policy<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#internships\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\">Internships<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#mentorship\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\">Alumni-Mentorship Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#faq\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"about\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About<\/strong> Us<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>In 2012, Political Science Professors Sahar Shafqat and Matt Fehrs noticed that St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland&#8217;s students were not getting enough career preparation to succeed in a competitive job market. They also saw that SMCM had a big advantage that many colleges do not have \u2014 it is close to the nation\u2019s capital. These two ideas created a special opportunity. Students could gain valuable work experience in one of the most important places in the country: Washington, D.C. Because of this, the Washington Program was created.<\/p>\n<p>By creating the Washington Program, St. Mary\u2019s gave students a one-of-a-kind experience as interns in Washington, D.C. Students could explore the city, learn about public policy, and get advice from alumni working in public affairs. The program also helped students build the skills they needed to succeed in a competitive job market after graduation. In just one summer, they could grow into confident young professionals.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>The program mainly accepts sophomores and juniors. However, we review all applications, and sometimes we accept exceptional first-year students. Students are evaluated on several factors, including their grades, work experience, leadership potential, and clear professional interests that connect to what the Washington Program offers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"understanding\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1989-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Understanding <strong>Public Policy<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"8\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Washington Program class (POSC450) is 4 credits. Students are also required to take an additional 4-8 credits of internship hours. An essential part of the program is its course content. Public policy is the focus of attention and students can expect to learn <em>how<\/em>\u00a0federal policy influences current events and their future careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>A Week of Learning and Preparation<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Before beginning their internship, in May, students will spend an intensive week at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland. They will learn about the primary actors in Washington, the policymaking process, and how to get the most out of their internship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-3-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>A Week of Reflection and Application<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>After completing their internship, in August, students will meet in Washington for another intensive week. This post-internship week allows students to reflect on their Washington experiences broadly. Additionally, students will examine their internship experience through the lens of their academic research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1989-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2007  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A view of the United States Capitol building from the middle of a divided street with bike lanes, trees, and cars under a partly cloudy sky.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-1536x1133.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/jorge-alcala-325378-unsplash-2048x1511.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Graphic-Showing-Logos-of-Internships-.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2005  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A collage of logos from organizations and campaigns including ACLU DC, Safe Spaces, AWP, U.S. PIRG, CARE, Andy Harris for Congress, and Amnesty International.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Graphic-Showing-Logos-of-Internships-.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Graphic-Showing-Logos-of-Internships--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Graphic-Showing-Logos-of-Internships--768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Graphic-Showing-Logos-of-Internships--272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1989-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div id=\"internships\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Internships<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"14\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Program helps students apply to select internships in Washington, DC in the public affairs field. These internships\u00a0can be in a variety of companies, organizations, and offices.\u00a0 At these internships, students can\u00a0fulfill\u00a0the College\u2019s ELAW requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-4-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>The Steps to Finding an Internship:<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Once students are accepted into the Program, a majority of the spring semester will be spent assisting students in locating and applying to internships. This process includes and is not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Brief Interview conducted by the Program Directors to become familiar with the student\u2019s career goals and professional interests.<\/li>\n<li>A Resume and Cover letter Workshop hosted by St. Mary\u2019s Alumni to provide guidance on how to write, draft and finalize resumes and cover letters.<\/li>\n<li>Assistance from Program Directors and Fellow to proofread and edit resumes and cover letters before they are sent to select internships.<\/li>\n<li>Interview Practice with Program Directors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-4-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>A List of Recent Internship Sites:<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Peabody Property Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD)<\/li>\n<li>American Academy of Nursing<\/li>\n<li>Ballotpedia<\/li>\n<li>National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)<\/li>\n<li>University of Maryland Agricultural Extension, an organization that focuses on acquiring agricultural-based research and extending it to businesses and farmers in various communities who may need it.<\/li>\n<li>Equal Rights Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-4-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>To learn more about internship options, please contact the Program Directors or Fellow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1989-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div id=\"mentorship\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title gold\" style=\"\"><strong>Alumni-Mentorship<\/strong> Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1989-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-6-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>If anything, the Washington Program (WP) cherishes the relationships it has with St. Mary\u2019s alumni. In doing so, it has created an exchange of reciprocity that scaffolds the professional development of current St. Mary\u2019s students. This exchange comes in the form of its unique\u00a0<strong>Alumni-Mentorship Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The WP believes that mentorships are an excellent teaching tool. They enable students to learn from the experiences of alumni who currently work in the Washington area\u2019s public affairs field. As a result, students receive life advice and the interpersonal support to succeed in their internships.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Alumni-Mentorship Program<\/strong>\u00a0is conducted by matching students with St. Mary\u2019s alumni to mentor them throughout the course of their internship. For this to occur, the Program Directors work to create the best matches based on the students\u2019 career goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1989-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/01\/54363443310_a7749e493d_c-1.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2016  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A man in a suit speaks to a group of people, both men and women, standing in a formal room with flags and a fireplace in the background.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/01\/54363443310_a7749e493d_c-1.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/01\/54363443310_a7749e493d_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/01\/54363443310_a7749e493d_c-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/01\/54363443310_a7749e493d_c-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1989-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1989-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div id=\"faq\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1989-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Frequently<\/strong> Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>When are Washington Program Applications Due?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Applications are typically due two weeks into the spring semester. Within the application,\u00a0we ask for a cover letter, resume, and letter of reference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>How can I apply to The Washing Program?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Students can access the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchH9mJU-LRgbhhYCJew-C4dATD1F0IM8abFbEuRZaeBhm9YA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application<\/a> through the St. Mary\u2019s Washington Program website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>How much does the Washington Program cost?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>The cost of the program is based on summer tuition rates. Depending on how many credits the student will be completing, tuition ranges from $2,400-$3,600. These costs are subject to change. Currently,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/registrar\/summer-session\/summer-tuition-and-fees\/\">Summer Tuition<\/a>\u00a0is $300 per credit hour for a total of 12 credits or less. Students enrolled in a total of 13 or more credits are considered full-time and must pay full- time tuition and fees. There is the potential for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The student is also responsible for housing during the week-long summer class, housing in DC (if needed), transportation to and from DC, and any other additional costs.<\/p>\n<p>In regards to the week-long summer class, housing fees are $90 for a Double whereas it is $120 for a single. Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/residencelife\/office-of-residence-life-summer-housing-program\/\">Office of Residence Life\u2019s Summer Housing page<\/a>\u00a0for more information in regards to meal plans and housing fees. Costs related to housing in DC, transportation to and from DC, and other additional costs vary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>How does housing work? Does the program supply housing?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>The program itself does not supply housing for students who do not live in the DC metro area, however the Directors and Fellow work with any student who needs housing to find them a suitable solution. In some cases, a housing subsidy may be available from the college.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1989-7-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>What about transportation to and from DC?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>This is left up to the student. Most students in the program choose to take the Metro into the city, if they live close to a Metro station. Others in the past have driven, or have taken the MARC train. There is the potential for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find your career in Washington. The St. Mary\u2019s\u00a0Washington Program (WP)\u00a0is a prestigious career development initiative designed to help students apply to select internships in Washington DC. The Washington Program\u2019s\u00a0mission\u00a0is to enrich the professional development of St. Mary\u2019s students through the use of internships and a unique alumni-mentorship program. 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