2027 Washington Seminar Applications Now Open

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire have announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Washington Seminar.

This six-week course is offered in the May–June summer term, with a three-week trip to Madison and Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate students meet with legislators, executive officials, government staffers, think tank scholars, nonprofit groups, and others involved in policymaking at both state and national levels to discuss how policy is made, the difficulties and opportunities involved, and policy topics of personal importance to the students.

Open to students of all majors enrolled at any college or university in Wisconsin, this program tailors meetings with policy experts to align with each student’s research and career interests. Participants earn three transferable credits through UW–Eau Claire.

The Washington Seminar offers a rare insider’s view of policymaking and is an ideal opportunity for students considering internships or careers in public service or government.

The trip portion of the course runs from May 25 –June 12, 2027; the remainder of the course is held asynchronously online. Students pay $4,150 to participate in the course, which includes tuition for three credit hours through UW-Eau Claire, housing in Madison and Washington, D.C., local transportation, airfare, and at least one daily meal. Students in need of financial assistance may be eligible for up to a half-tuition scholarship.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2027; students can apply online.

For questions, please contact Dr. Daniel Simmons (). To learn more or apply, visit WIPPS.org and click on “Washington Seminar.”