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Applications are open for Spring 2026!

Apply Here for the Washington Semester Program

Please also send The Washington Semester Program Recommendation Form to two recommenders (one must be a Baylor staff or faculty member)

UPCOMING DEADLINES

• Spring 2026 Priority Deadline: May 2nd, 2025 by 5:00 PM CST
• Spring 2026 Regular Deadline: August 1st, 2025 by 5:00 PM CST
• Fall 2026 Deadline: March 6, 2026 by 5:00 PM CST

*Please be aware that deadlines for some internships in D.C. may pass before the Semester Program deadline. We encourage you to note deadlines for internships such as the State Department, White House, and U.S. Supreme Court and plan accordingly. 

Program Dates

• Fall 2025:
  • Move-in: August 15th - 17th
  • Orientation Week: August 18th - 22nd
  • First Day of Internship: August 25th
  • Last Day of Program: December 5th
  • Move Out by December 12th
• Spring 2025: 
  • Move-In: January 9th-11th
  • Orientation Week: January 12th-16th
  • First Day of Internship: January 19th
  • Last Day of Program: May 1st
  • Move Out by May 8th

Application Instructions

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the Baylor in Washington Semester Program, students must:

• Be a Baylor University undergraduate student of any major
• Be at least a sophomore during intended semester in Washington
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0

APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  • The cover letter should clearly communicate why you're interested in this program and how this experience will advance your educational and professional goals. In other words -- "why you?" and "why Washington?" This is your chance to tell us not only what you have done, but why the experiences on your resume make you a good fit for this program. How has your time and experiences at Baylor up to now prepared you to represent Baylor University in Washington, D.C.?
• Two recommendations submitted through this recommendation form
  • At least one recommendation must be from a Baylor faculty or staff member
• Degree Audit (Unofficial is acceptable)
• An academic writing sample from your time at Baylor
• Permission to access student conduct records*

*Due to the nature of this program, applicant records maintained by the Student Conduct Administration office are subject to review at any time to ensure that program participants are in good standing with the University. Any past offenses will be considered and program participation will be determined at the discretion of the program directors based on this review. If a student is accepted into the program and the program directors learn of past or new offenses after-the-fact, acceptance into the program and any offered scholarship funds can be revoked, as determined at the discretion of the program directors.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

After applying to the program, your submission will be reviewed by our team. If selected for an interview, we will contact you to set up a 3o minute, virtual meeting.

Questions? Contact Washington@baylor.edu.