Fall and Spring
Live, learn & intern in the heart of the nation’s capital
Fall/Spring quick facts
WHEN
WHO
CREDITS
Cornell credits
TUITION
Regular Cornell tuition +
CIW Housing/Program fee
See tuition & aid
QUESTIONS
Email our team
APPLY
Apply here
Fall/Spring highlights
- Search and apply for an internship of your choosing, do meaningful work, and make an impact.
- Attend CIW-exclusive tours of local sights such as the Capitol building, the Supreme Court, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, or one of the many Smithsonian museums, and participate in D.C.-exclusive community events.
- Network with faculty who are experts in their fields and receive personalized attention in small seminar-style classes.

I’ve done Cornell in Washington the whole year and it was the most amazing experience! Washington, D.C., is the best classroom—museums, lectures, think-tanks events, restaurants, and festivals are just a few of the opportunities waiting for you. The internship experience was really valuable and networking opportunities abound. Class sizes are small so you can get a lot of one-on-one time with professors. Come to CIW—you won’t regret it!
– Samantha Nolan
Faculty
During your semester at Cornell in Washington, you’ll enjoy the same great education that’s offered on the main campus and more. Our classes, unlike those at many other universities, feature faculty members who are both scholars and practitioners. You’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to get to know these outstanding professors, many of whom are leaders in their fields, and who teach only in Washington, D.C.
VISIT THE BROOKS SCHOOL DIRECTORY TO LEARN ABOUT CIW FACULTY