Washington Experience
The School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech offers a variety of undergraduate experiential learning opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area. These practice-based experiences expose students to policy-making through a mix of courses, field visits, and career-bridging internships.
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Washington Experience in Urban Complexities & Policy
Undergraduate SPIA/UAP/PSCI/IS 3984 - Graduate SPIA 5984
- Course Runs: Summer I Asynchronous (Online): May 27 – May 30
- In-Person (D.C.): June 2 – June 13
- Deadline for Housing: April 31
Washington Experience in Governance & International Affairs
Undergraduate SPIA/ PSCI/IS 3984 - Graduate SPIA 5984
- Course Runs: Summer I Asynchronous (Online): May 27 – May 30
- In-Person (D.C.): June 2 – June 13
- Deadline for Housing: April 31
Washington, D.C. Semester in Global Engagement (WSGE)
[SPRING SEMESTER] This unique 15 credit program is open to undergraduate VT students. The Washington Semester in Global Engagement consists of a combination of courses on global affairs, internships opportunities, workshops, seminars and networking opportunities with D.C. professionals and policymakers.
Constitutional Power in Transition 2025: Policy, Politics, and Governance
[WINTER SEMESTER] Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this two week-long seminar exploring the impact of the 2024 elections on the U.S. takes participants into the heart of Washington, D.C. with direct access to presidential transition efforts, agency policy, and congressional oversight during the exciting lead-up to the 2025 administration.