The University of California offers students from all majors the opportunity to spend a term in Washington, D.C., combining meaningful internships with academic coursework. Participants earn a full term of UC credit while gaining hands-on experience in fields ranging from government and public policy to the arts, sciences, media, advocacy, and more. Courses are taught by visiting UC faculty and accomplished professionals based in D.C., offering students both academic rigor and real-world insight.

Students live and learn at the UC Washington Center, an 11-story academic and residential facility in the heart of D.C. Each fully furnished two-bedroom apartment is ready to welcome you into an unforgettable experience. The building also features classrooms, study areas, event spaces, and a steady calendar of speaker series, career panels, and community gatherings. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a fitness center, a self-serve market, and the UCDC Basic Needs Food Pantry.

UCDC Information Sessions happen typically on the second Tuesday of every month during the academic year. Registration is required to attend these virtual information sessions.

The Washington Center is centrally located in a vibrant neighborhood surrounded by embassies and other institutions that influence US policy. It is within steps of public transportation, historical monuments, museums, restaurants, and theaters. It is also located near multiple Universities (1 mile from George Washington University, 1.5 miles from Howard University, 2 miles from Georgetown University, and 3.5 miles from American University), leading to a thriving nightlife scene.

UCDC students are able to take advantage of a variety of activities offered through the UC Washington Center, such as tours of the State Department, White House, and Pentagon and multiple networking and alumni events.

Our Center is just 4 metro stops away from Union Station, allowing our students to use the train and buses for day trips to Philadelphia, Baltimore, National Parks, and the many historic battlefields nearby

Washington is a lively city, with an endless array of museums, monuments, historical attractions, events, clubs, restaurants, and close proximity to other cities such as New York and Philadelphia.

Students will have the opportunity to live like Washingtonians, walking or taking public transportation to work. Students can eat at historic restaurants such as Ben's Chili Bowl or grab a bite from one of the many local small businesses at Union Market. Farmer's Markets with fresh foods can be found in all four quadrants year-round. In the spring, students can walk along the Tidal Basin and revel in the cherry blossoms.

Enjoy theater? Students can attend a performance at the Kennedy Center or one of the several acclaimed regional theaters. They can even see their favorite musician - or discover someone new - at concert venues like the 9:30 Club and The Anthem. Sports fans can rejoice as they enter the “District of Champions,” home to the Washington Nationals, Capitals, Mystics, Wizards, Spirit, United, and more.

The UCDC Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: Click-here

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security, including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; procedures UCDC will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities, in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UCDC or a recognized student organization, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in UCDC’s On-Campus Student Housing Facility (the UC Washington Center) during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can stop by the Residential Life Office in Room 413 (located at 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20036) or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (202) 974-6216 or emailing studentservices@ucdc.edu.