Summer 2018 UCDC Internship Program

The UCDC Summer Internship Program is an internship program in Washington, D.C., sponsored by UCI’s Career Center. Each year the program selects outstanding UCI undergraduate students (including graduating seniors) for ten week internships in Washington, D.C. It is an ideal vantage point for students to examine behind- the-scenes activities that shape and implement our nation’s future course.

Our goal, as the UCDC Summer Internship Program, is to prepare each student both professionally and personally for the internship experience in Washington D.C. Students admitted into the UCDC Summer Internship Program work closely with the coordinators and advisor in developing a competitive portfolio.

The program begins in Fall quarter with the recruitment process. Once accepted into the program, students meet regularly throughout Winter and Spring quarters for a workshop series which provides them valuable information on how to successfully secure an internship and encourages them to meet their peers. As part of the UCDC program, you will be trained to secure your own internship but you will not be placed in an internship.

After your preparation here at UCI, you’ll move in to the UC Washington Center on June 16th or 17th and begin your internship that week. Move out of the UC Washington Center will be on or before August 24th.

To apply for this program, please submit the following documents and be sure to follow the instructions carefully:
• Completed application form and Writing Sample (please see http://www.dccenter.uci.edu/docs/application.pdf for the application form. Please upload and submit the application form and writing sample as 1 document)
• Revised resume**
• Unofficial transcript (available at the Registrar’s office)

*Please be sure that your application form is filled out prior to uploading. You may need to click "print" and then "save" in order to save the completed form. We have had students submit blank copies so please double check.
Please include the writing sample with your Application Form document. Your writing sample should be a 2-page essay (typed) addressing all (1-3) of the following:

1) Identify a general field of interest related to your major and/or intended career.
2) Discuss a topic within that field in which you hope to investigate in Washington D.C. through your internship and/or research experience.
3) Discuss what kind of internships might be helpful in exploring this subject area and why.

**Be sure to have your resume reviewed by the Career Center during drop in hours Monday – Friday, 11 am – 3 pm.

For more information, be sure to attend one of our information sessions and review our website at www.ucdc.uci.edu.