The University of California Washington Center (UCDC) is a multi-campus residential, instructional, and research center in Washington, D.C. that allows UC students to live, study, intern, and engage in public service while immersed in the political, cultural, and international hub of the nation’s capital.

Spanning across nine UC campuses and welcoming more than 200 students each quarter, UCDC brings together one of the most diverse and talented student cohorts in the nation. Participants represent every academic discipline, from politics and economics, to computer science, public health, environmental studies, and the arts.

UCDC’s mission is to:

• Provide students with transformative, hands-on professional experiences in DC

• Prepare future leaders committed to public service, research, and innovation

• Strengthen ties between California’s university system and the nation’s capital

• Champion equity and access by supporting students of all backgrounds through scholarship, mentorship, and inclusive community engagement

As a host partner with UCDC, you gain access to exceptional student talent from across the University of California system to strengthen your organization and advance your mission in Washington, D.C.