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UCDC

UC Washington Center (UCDC)

With UCDC, combine unique course work and a meaningful internship experience in Washington D.C. 

UCDC is an academic program that allows students to continue their studies and gain valuable on-the-job experience. Open to all majors, Washington, DC hosts extraordinary internship opportunities in every field.

UCDC is also part of Experiential Learning in the Teaching and Learning Commons. The Experiential Learning team focuses on making "learning by doing" more accessible through programs like AIP, UCDC, and more!

UCDC Subsidized Unpaid Interns Program (SUIP)

Starting in Fall 2023, SUIP will provide UCDC students $1,000 if their internship is unpaid or make up the difference if it pays less than $1,000!

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Application Deadlines

Winter 2026

Accepting applications until full

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Spring 2026

Priority Deadline: November 3rd

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UCDC Drop-in Hours

Currently on hold during the Summer, but please reach out via the VAC. Check back during Week 0 for updated expected hours for Drop-in Advising!

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UCDC Advising

You can ask questions about UCDC by sending your question to the Academic Internship Program on the Virtual Advising Center (VAC).

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Contact Us

Teaching and Learning Commons
Geisel Library, First Floor (West)
858-534-4355
ucdc@ucsd.edu