Hosting a UCDC intern offers immediate value to your organization and can build long-term connection with the University of California system

Well-Prepared Students
UCDC interns are academically accomplished, with strong GPAs and faculty recommendations. They are carefully selected for their ability to thrive in rigorous professional and academic environments. Hosts can rely on them to adapt quickly, lean effectively, and make meaningful contributions from day one.

Highly Motivated Talent
Students choose UCDC because they want to immerse themselves in D.C. policy, nonprofit, and public service work. They bring high levels of energy, focus, and a genuine passion for engaging in work that matters.

Increased Capacity
Interns can expand your organization’s bandwidth by supporting research, policy analysis, event planning, communications and more, allowing staff to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring important projects move forward.

Fresh Perspectives
UCDC interns represent 9 UC campuses and a wide range of majors. They bring diverse perspectives, creative problem-solving, current research skills, and digital fluency, enriched by California’s globally recognized higher education system.

Community Impact
Hosting a UC student is an investment in the future. It supports education equity by giving talented, driven students access to transformative opportunities to learn and contribute from the best in Washington, D.C.

Connection to UC
Partnering with UCDC strengthens ties to one of the world’s most respected public university systems. Hosting can open the door to possible future collaborations and a lasting pipeline of talent.