Washington Semester
A limited number of Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ students may participate in programs of study offered by American University, Washington, D.C. Special fall- or spring-term opportunities include courses in foreign policy, environment, education policy, American government, journalism, science and technology, justice, public law, the arts, and international development. There also are internship opportunities.
Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ students are especially encouraged to participate in the fall term. To be eligible to apply, students must have completed at least 12 units of credit, including one full term at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥, have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above, and complete an interview with the Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ representative to the program. Once approved, the students will apply for the program via the Washington Semester at American University website.
The student bears the expenses of travel to and from Washington, room and board, books, incidentals, and the tuition charged by American University. Financial aid is available. Credit for the term's work is granted by Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥. The grades earned at American University are reflected on the Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ transcript and are factored into the student's cumulative GPA.