Individual Majors & Programs: Verify with your academic advisor or department that you are eligible to participate in CIW and if/how our courses will count towards your major.

Eligibility

• The Cornell in Washington spring semester program is open to all Cornell undergraduates in their sophomore year or later. Students from any Cornell college or major are invited to apply.
• Before applying to CIW, verify with your academic advisor or department that you are able to participate and how courses will apply to your major.
• You must be in good academic standing and have the demonstrated intellectual interest and personal maturity to participate in the program.
• An internship is required to participate.
• Enrollment in Cornell courses is required to live in the CIW building.
• Acceptance is on a space-available, first-come, first-served basis.
• ILR students: ILR students may participate in Cornell in Washington. ILR students may participate in off-campus programs beginning their junior year. Inform Brigid Beachler of your plan to join CIW (607.255.2266, bk30@cornell.edu).
• International Students: International students who are in paid positions should apply for CPT work authorization. While a student is enrolled, an international student’s internship cannot be more than 20 hours per week.