03/19/2026
We hope that everyone has a great end to finals and a restful spring break! Don’t forget to apply for the UCDC Fall quarter by April 23rd!
Based in the UCLA Division of Undergraduat Education, Undergraduate Education Initiatives, the UCLA
--Earn 12 to 16 UC units in Political Science, History, Sociology, Communication and many other fields.
--Intern at any of hundreds of NGOs, government agencies, think tanks, policy institutes, media outlets, and more in Washington, DC.
--Costs the same as a quarter living on campus. EDITORIAL POLICY: We welcome positive, reasoned comments, but ad hominem remarks will be removed.
03/19/2026
We hope that everyone has a great end to finals and a restful spring break! Don’t forget to apply for the UCDC Fall quarter by April 23rd!
03/18/2026
DC is such a walkable city, and riding the metro is such a fun experience! Many students love taking public transit, and UCDC provides students with free metro cards! 😊
03/17/2026
Hello everyone! The information session we were planning to hold on 3/27 is cancelled due to the Cesar Chaves holiday. Now, our first info session will be held on April 3rd. Make sure to sign up through the link in our bio!
03/12/2026
Some Spring essentials for all the students who are going to DC in the next couple weeks 🌷
03/11/2026
Another reminder about the upcoming info sessions we will be having on March 27th, April 3rd, April 10th, and April 17th! Don’t forget to register through the link in our bio :)
03/10/2026
Reminder that applications for the Fall ‘26 UCDC cohort are due April 23rd! It’s important to get an early start, so click the link in our bio for more information 😄
03/05/2026
Another fun activity to do while in DC. Make sure to take advantage of all the museums and monuments! 🏛️
03/04/2026
Reminder about the UCDC application components, since the deadline is coming up on April 23rd! Please click the link in our bio for more information regarding the application 📝
03/03/2026
The Quarter in Washington program is not just for poli sci students, it is open to any major as long as you are at least a sophomore standing and have a minimum of a 30 gpa! Check out the link in our bio for more information about eligibility and application components
02/26/2026
One of the best ways to recharge in DC is a visit to Rock Creek Park! Make sure to check this park out while you’re there🌿