Academic internship

To be eligible to participate in this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.*
• Be a sophomore or above while participating in the program and have completed at least two semesters on campus by the start of our program.
• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Receive academic credit from your college or university for your participation in the program (TWC does not grant credit).
• Have approval from your campus liaison  (NAU Career Development Internship Coordinator).

* TWC also considers recent college graduates and students in master’s level programs on a case-by-case basis. Please contact NAU’s Internship Coordinator to learn more.

Whether you join us in Washington, D.C. or from the comfort of your couch, we aim to deliver an immersive program that’s tailored to you and your goals. It’s made up of three main parts:

1. The internship – TWC matches you with your career goals to one of 400 potential internship sites
2. Evening course – review TWC Course Guide updated each semester
3. Career readiness programming – TWC’s online career readiness programming is a mix of professional development workshops, career exploration sessions, networking events and one-on-one advising designed to help you maximize your internship experience and come away with a plan for your next step. This programming will be held at different times throughout the week, so you can choose which sessions to attend based on your interests and your schedule.

View current dates and deadlines by reviewing The Washington Center | Academic Internship’s website.

Arizona Board of Regents has partnered with The Washington Center to provide financial opportunities that are limited to NAU students who are eligible for the academic internship.  Please contact NAU Career Development for questions in regards to this application process and timeline.