Programs - Capital Internship Program

Which Program Is Best For Me?

No matter which program you choose, you will:

Gain valuable hands-on work experience in a field related to your major and/or future career, which will make you more competitive for the job search and/or graduate school. Internships are available for ALL MAJORS!
Network and make valuable connections for your future.
Live with other UC students in our state or nation’s capital – rich in culture, history, and politics.
On academic programs, receive UC credit, fulfill degree requirements, and maintain your financial aid eligibility. For all programs (academic or summer), certain majors can fulfill specific degree requirements, such as Social Ecology Field Study, Public Health Practicum, and various internship requirements for other majors and minors.

What Are My Options?

UCI offers both academic and non-academic programs in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. The Capital Internship Program houses the academic programs, and the Division of Career Pathways houses the non-academic summer programs. Below is a side-by-side comparison of your options:

UC Washington, D.C.

UCDC Academic Program

UCDC Summer Program

Internships for all majors	Yes	Internships for all majors	Yes
Required courses	Yes	Required courses	No (optional courses available)
Financial Aid Available	Yes	Financial Aid Available	No (unless taking courses)
Scholarships Available	Yes	Scholarships Available	Yes
Housing at UC Washington Center	Yes	Housing at UC Washington Center	Yes
Internship Search Assistance	Yes	Internship Search Assistance	Yes
Terms available	Fall, Winter, Spring	Term available	Summer
Estimated costs (all-inclusive)	$12,248 (includes resident tuition)	Estimated costs (all-inclusive)	$6,500 (higher if taking courses)
Eligibility	3.0 GPA Juniors or Seniors	Eligibility	2.75 GPA All Undergraduates

Sacramento

UCCS Academic Program

SIP Summer Program

Internships for most majors	Yes	Internships for most majors	Yes
Required courses	Yes	Required courses	No
Financial Aid Available	Yes	Financial Aid Available	No (unless taking other courses)
Scholarships Available	Yes	Scholarships Available	Yes
Housing assistance or live on own	Yes	Housing assistance or live on own	Yes
Internship search assistance	Yes	Internship search assistance	Yes
Terms available	Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer	Term available	Summer
Estimated costs (all-inclusive)	$10,206 during year $9,789 summer (includes UCI tuition)	Estimated costs (all-inclusive)	$3,100
Eligibility	3.0 GPA Juniors or Seniors	Eligibility	2.0 GPA All Undergraduates

Still Can’t Decide? Do Both!

You aren’t limited to one option, and can even repeat the same program more than once! Consider doing an internship in Sacramento in your sophomore year to gain experience, then go to Washington, D.C. in your junior or senior year to build upon that experience.

Come in and talk to us about the differences between your options and we can help you find the program that’s best for you!