INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International Certificate Program

Are you ready for the academic, professional, and cultural experience of a lifetime?

Through the Washington Semester Certificate Program, you can spend a semester or an academic year in the dynamic, cosmopolitan city of Washington, D.C., where you will have access to some of the most influential people and organizations in the world.

• Gain valuable work experience through an internship at a local organization
• Meet the movers and shakers of Washington, D.C.
• Build lifelong friendships in a dynamic university community

For further questions and cost information, please email the International Student Assistant at gotodc@american.edu.

International Student Director
001-202-895-4906
gotodc@american.edu

Immigration Information

The Washington Semester Program helps international students every step of the way in obtaining a J-1 or F-1 visa.

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How it Works


Program Components

From meeting foreign ambassadors, CEOs and members of Congress, to exploring the world-renowned Smithsonian museums, your Washington Semester experience will be anything but dull.
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Program Choices

This is not your typical, “one-size-fits-all” type of program. You decide what seminar/internship experience is best for your goals.
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Academic Year in D.C.
Stay for an entire academic year!
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Important Things to Know

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines

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