Internships

An internship provides the opportunity for students to gain professional experience that complements and enhances their academic coursework and professional interests.

The internship program provides Elliott School undergraduates an opportunity to earn academic credit for an internship (IAFF 195 - For Credit), or to have an internship recognized on their academic transcript (IAFF 195 - Zero Credit).

Credit option

In addition to completing the internship, students must complete an academic research paper on a subject relevant to the internship and contemporary international affairs. Students can earn between one and three credits for their research paper, depending on the length of the paper.
Internship for Credit application

Zero-credit option

This option allows students to document an internship on their academic transcript. No extra work is required and no credit is awarded.
Internship for Zero-Credit application

Eligibility

• Elliott school undergraduate
• 24 semester hours completed in residence at GW
• 2.5 cumulative GPA
• No more than one incomplete on transcript

Information sessions – Fall 2009

Students planning to pursue an internship for credit are required to attend one of the following information sessions. All sessions are held in the Academic Advising conference room, 1957 E Street, Suite 302.

• Wednesday, August 26 at 3:00
• Thursday, September 3 at 11:00
• Friday, September 4 at 11:00
• Wednesday, September 9 at 3:00
• Friday, September 11 at 12:00

Application deadlines

• Fall 2009: Friday, September 18, 2009, 5 p.m.
• Spring 2010: Friday, January 29, 2010, 5 p.m.

Internship Coordinator

Heather Yuzvenko
Email: heathery@gwu.edu
Phone: 202.994.3002