
Live, learn & intern in Washington, DC
Cornell in Washington, through the Brooks School of Public Policy, provides a transformational semester, a Washington internship, world-class courses, and signature D.C. experiences.
24 Fall ’23 CIW Students
90+ Academic majors served by Cornell in Washington
1,000+ Curated internship opportunities available
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Discover life in the heart of D.C.
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Learn about meaningful internships
Interns experience a memorable Washington term.

Top 3 Reasons to Study with Cornell in Washington
Transform knowledge into action
Enroll in small classes taught by Cornell faculty experts, earn college credits, and gain practical experience by applying what you learn in the classroom to your internship.
Build your professional network
Network with professionals in fields in which you’re interested, develop job skills, enhance your resume, and gain future career opportunities.
Experience the best that D.C. has to offer
Take behind-the-scenes tours of important museums and cultural resources, attend a performance at the Kennedy Center and a professional sporting event.

CIW was my most valuable semester at Cornell as it allowed me to put my skills to use outside the classroom. I interned at a private health care consulting firm and my research paper was on racial bias in health care settings, which I used as a springboard to apply to grad school. Soon I’ll be getting my PhD in health services research at Brown University. I’m forever thankful for CIW and its impact on my journey!
– Debbie Nyakaru