Live and Learn in Washington, D.C.
Cornell In Washington (CIW) offers transformational semesters, world-class courses, and signature D.C. experiences through our DC Start and DC Connect programs. Students live and learn in the heart of Washington, D.C., while enjoying the support of our experienced residence life team.
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DC Start
Start your undergraduate Brooks studies in D.C. -
DC Connect Spring
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DC Connect Summer
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DC Summer Policy Institute
Open to rising high school juniors and seniors
It is my hope that my DC Connect internship and broader Cornell in Washington experience will inspire other students, young people, and my community back home to recognize that they can achieve big things and make an impact!
– Shelby Lynn Williams ’25
Top 3 Reasons to Study at Cornell in Washington
Kickstart your public policy education at DC Start
First-semester Brooks School students get to experience D.C. up close while advancing in their public policy and health policy majors.
Fast-forward your career with a DC Connect internship
DC Connect student internship semesters offer incomparable career exposure and inspiring courses.
Immerse yourself in the life of the Nation’s Capital
Experience the best that D.C. has to offer while enjoying apartment-style living and a close-knit Cornell community.
