Washington Internship

This is a two-tier application process. You must apply both to IPO and to WII for approval.

• Oxy Application: Use the IPO Portal to apply.
• Program Application: Go to the Washington Internship website to start the program application.

Usually, a maximum of 8 credits (two courses) will be applied toward the POLS* major. Exceptions considered by the Chair on a case-by-case basis.

internship 8 credits
(4 credits College elective, 4 credits POLS internship)

Oxy students have interned at:

• US Department of the Treasury - Office of Legislative Affairs
• US Department of Justice - Criminal Division
• Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
• Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange Foundation
• With Congressman Adam Schiff

...and can also intern at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. See Professor Jennifer Piscopo for more information regarding that program.

internship seminar 4 credits - Reflections on Public Service, Leadership and Professional Development
(POLS elective)

thematic seminar 4 credits - select one course

• US Foreign policy (equivalent to POLS major international relations requirement)
• Women and Global Leadership (equivalent to POLS American Politics major elective)
• Environmental Policy (equivalent to POLS American Politics major elective)
• Inside Washington (equivalent to POLS American Politics major elective)

Interns share program apartments in nearby Virginia, a short commute by Metro.
Meals are on your own in the apartment kitchen or many restaurants.

As with Occidental at the United Nations, participants are charged Occidental tuition and a standard double room for the semester. The College pays the program fee to WII and rent. Meals are purchased on your own, but Financial Aid eligible students may have the cost of meals included in their total package. Consult with Financial Aid.