About the Program
The BYU-Idaho Washington DC Internship Summit Program was launched to support BYU-Idaho students wanting to gain internship experience in the Washington DC area.
The Washington D.C. Internship Preparatory Program offers students access to a resource-rich Canvas course designed to support every step of the internship journey. The course includes curated internship databases, tools to strengthen LinkedIn profiles and résumés, interview preparation resources, and regular updates on available and popular opportunities. Students also receive personalized guidance “from the Washington D.C. Program Specialists, who are available to assist throughout the preparation process.
For those who secure internships in the D.C. area, the Washington D.C. Internship Summit provides affordable housing and a built-in support system. Students become part of a cohort of BYU–Idaho interns and benefit from meaningful experiences, including mentorship from local alumni, university faculty, and administrators throughout their time in the program.
Time Frame
Spring Cohort - May 1 – August 31
Fall Cohort - September 1 – December 31
Program Costs
(total for 4 month semester)
Summit Rent refers to the fixed cost of student housing for each Washington D.C. Internship Summit cohort. Rent will not be prorated or adjusted based on individual internship timelines or personal preferences for early arrival or departure.
Additional expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment will vary and are the responsibility of each student. Any classes that the student might be taking and those tuition costs will also be the responsibility of the student.
Once accepted into the program, the housing charge will appear on each participant’s student account sometime after their arrival in D.C. which must be paid in full by the end of the cohort.
Students may be eligible for internship grant funding through the BYU–Idaho Financial Aid Office. In addition, eligible students may apply for scholarships, FAFSA grants, or loan funding toward their expenses. Students are strongly encouraged to explore all available funding options through Financial Aid and their academic department.
We also recommend seeking internships that offer travel stipends, cost-of-living subsidies, or paid positions to help offset the cost of participating in the Washington D.C. Internship Summit.
Application
Internship Credit
If you are wanting credit for your internship, internships are approved and managed through individual academic colleges and departments. You can apply for internship approval through your I-Plan, or follow these instructions. Students are required to submit their internship for academic approval through I-Plan and may be required to complete any coursework and activities found in their individual internship course located on their personal I-Learn account.
Housing
Students accepted into the Washington DC Internship Summit Program will have access to housing along with the other BYU-Idaho students in the same cohort. Rent costs for housing is $3,400. Housing is currently only available to single students, no married student housing is available through the program at this time. Married students are allowed to take part in the housing if they are not bringing their spouse with them. Students accepted into the program will be expected to follow housing rules and regulations that will be provided to them. The housing is fully furnished with mattress, pillow, blanket, sheets, cookware/bakeware, dishes, towels, couch and chair, lamps, and more.