UCDC Irvine

08/06/2025

Looking for ways to gain experience and explore career paths? Check out UCDC!

UCDC is open to third- and fourth-year students of all majors, can fulfill degree requirements, and allows you to experience DC while maintaining full-time status at UCI.

Want to learn more? Visit our website to find program details, the online application, and upcoming information sessions: https://bit.ly/uciucdc

10/14/2024

Looking for ways to gain experience and explore career paths? Check out UCDC!

Open to undergraduates of all majors, UCDC is a 10-week immersive internship program. Live, learn and intern from your base at the UC Washington Center.

Scholarships available | Open to all majors | Offered every quarter

Learn more and get started: https://bit.ly/uciucdc

07/15/2024

Are you ready to see yourself in DC?

UCDC offers quarter-long internship programs to UC undergraduates of all majors!

Learn how you can get started at next week's information session! Join us online Tuesday, July 23 at 12pm. RSVP via CampusGroups: https://cglink.me/2eo/r1934100

07/09/2024

How has UCDC impacted Michael Habashy? The UCDC alum was recently featured in this piece by Social Sciences! Click through to read his insights and learn how his experiences at UCI helped him build his career in D.C.

05/08/2024

A wonderful feature of University of California Washington Program - UCDC alum Haley Tran! Read this piece to learn more about her undergraduate experience and future plans back in Washington, D.C.

05/08/2024

Winter 2025 may sound far away, but it'll be here before you know it. Do future-you a favor by applying now to the Winter 2025 University of California Washington Program - UCDC program!

UCDC is open to all majors, and offers the opportunity to intern for 10 weeks in Washington, D.C.! Undergraduates from all UC campuses participate every term— for UCI students, the UCDC program is housed in the Office of Civic Engagement at UCI.

During academic terms (like Winter 2025), students maintain full-time UCI student status and remain eligible for financial aid.

Rolling deadline through this August, but don't wait! We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as your application materials are ready.

Questions, want to attend an info session, or ready to start your application? Visit: https://civicengagement.uci.edu/ucdc/

12/22/2023

See you in 2024! Our offices are closed for UCI's Winter Recess.

We'll be back for virtual appointments on January 3, and back to our usual in-person offerings on January 8!

10/17/2023

Gain valuable experience for your future career interning in Washington, D.C. with UCDC! Internships are available for ALL MAJORS!

We are currently recruiting for the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 UCDC cohorts, with priority applications due October 30.

UCDC participants get support in securing immersive 10-week internships and may receive:
• Course credit towards major requirements
• $1,000 subsidy for unpaid internships
• $1,000 scholarships for Pell-Eligible students

Join us at an upcoming info session to learn about eligibility, program costs, and how to apply.

Find all upcoming info sessions and RSVP on CampusGroups: https://campusgroups.uci.edu/events?group_ids=48146

08/25/2023

Gain valuable experience for your future career interning in Washington, D.C. with UCDC! Internships are available for ALL MAJORS!

UCDC is a 10-week internship program for undergraduates of all majors. Join us at an upcoming info session to learn about eligibility, program costs, and how to apply.

UCDC participants get support in securing immersive 10-week internships and may receive:
• Course credit towards major requirements
• $1,000 subsidy for unpaid internships
• $1,000 scholarships for Pell-Eligible students

Get more program information and RSVP for any upcoming info session: https://civicengagement.uci.edu/welcome/

08/23/2023

05/26/2023

Wondering if a D.C. internship is your perfect fit? Look no further! UCDC welcomes students from ALL MAJORS & INTERESTS! 🌟 Explore the incredible range of past internship sites where UCDC participants have excelled. 🏢 Discover your dream opportunity and pave your path to success with UCDC!

Application deadlines for Fall 2023 have been extended to June 1st! Winter 2024 early applications are also due June 1st.
Learn more on how to apply TODAY at civicengagement.uci.edu

05/17/2023

One week from today: learn about UCDC, get tips on your application, plus enjoy free pizza!

The session will be tailored to Social Sciences students, but all are welcome. Please RSVP so we make sure to have enough pizza for all!

RSVP on CampusGroups:

Gain valuable experience for your future career interning in Washington, D.C. (UCDC)! UCDC is a 10-week internship program for undergraduates of all majors. Join us to learn about eligibility, prog...