Washington Seminar
See government up close and personal with this unique summer program in Madison and Washington.
Interested in learning what makes state and national government tick? Apply for the Washington Seminar, a 3-week study away program and unique opportunity to see public policy first-hand in Madison and Washington, D.C.
The Washington Seminar, led by Universities of Wisconsin faculty, provides an insider’s perspective on policy-making and access to congressional and executive leaders, lobbyists, and other policy influencers. This program is a unique opportunity for students thinking about an internship or career in Washington, D.C.
Earn College Credit
Students from all majors are invited to take this hands-on course exploring areas such as the environment, energy, health, the economy, and social justice issues. Participants earn three transferable credits through UW-Eau Claire.
2026 Washington seminar applications are now OPEN
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Program Details
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- Meet face-to-face in Madison and Washington, D.C. May 26 – June 13, 2026
- Course fee of $4,450 includes tuition, airfare, housing, Metro pass, and daily breakfast
- Scholarships available
- Led by UW–Eau Claire faculty members Daniel Simmons and Jordan Hamzawi.
- Deadline to apply: February 1, 2026
Want more information? Contact us at info@wipps.org!
Washington Seminar Scholarship
WIPPS raises scholarship money each year for Washington Seminar students. Our goal is to help students with financial need to have the opportunity to interact with policy makers in Madison and Washington.
For more information about available scholarships, please contact us here.
To donate to the Washington Seminar scholarship fund, click here.
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