{"id":34616,"date":"2026-09-15T09:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.wilkes.edu\/?p=34616"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:25:11","slug":"american-university-semester-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.wilkes.edu\/index.php\/2026\/09\/15\/american-university-semester-program\/","title":{"rendered":"American University Semester Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a Political Science or Criminology Major? Maybe just a student interested in Politics in general? Consider applying for the Semester Domestic Study Abroad program in Washington D.C. through American University! This opportunity is available every <\/span>Fall, Spring, and Summer session<\/span>. <\/span>Applications for Spring and Summer 2027 are open now!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Who is eligible?<\/b><\/p>\n

Any second semester Sophomore and above at the time of participation, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and approval from a Wilkes University representative is eligible to apply for this opportunity. <\/span>
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<\/span>What would you be doing?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a semester full of internship opportunities, 15+ site visits around D.C., meetings with key decision-makers in Washington, and immersive seminars alongside the students’ regular course load at American University.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where would you be living?<\/b><\/p>\n

The selected students would live in downtown Washington D.C. in a building with premium amenities, a 24\/7 concierge, close to shopping and restaurants!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I apply?<\/b><\/p>\n

Interested students must follow <\/span>this link<\/span><\/a> to submit their application (biographic data and a 250 word essay explaining why you are a good fit for the program), a letter of approval from a Wilkes University representative, and submit a resume and transcript. The deadline for the <\/span>Spring 2027 semester is<\/b> November 15th<\/b>, and the deadline for <\/span>Summer 2027 is<\/b> March 31<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Applying early is better!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Students who apply early are given more access to Competitive Internships, Scholarship opportunities, and a higher chance of receiving their preferred housing options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rough Schedule for Spring 2027<\/b><\/p>\n