Learning in DC

Syracuse University academic programs take place throughout the year in Washington, DC.

Maxwell

Join us in the heart of Washington, D.C., where Maxwell mettle meets tough policy challenges.

The Maxwell-in-Washington program is not only a home for undergraduate, graduate and executive programs in the nation’s capital, but also a hub of alumni activity and engagement with access to lectures and networking with prominent policy professionals.

Research, learn and network with a tight-knit community of faculty, students and alumni dedicated to serving each other and the public good. Gain valuable experience to fuel your career—in D.C. or on the global stage. Engage with experts and advisors who can help you map your future and then light your way.

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Newhouse

Experience what it’s like to live, learn and work at the nerve center of American democracy.

The Newhouse DC program offers a unique opportunity to pursue your education and professional development in our nation’s capital.

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Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

Nonpartisan teaching, research and events in the public interest, based in Washington, D.C.

As a joint initiative of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the institute brings together today’s leaders with the next generation of professionals, and leverages the University’s top resources, as well as its influential network of scholars, students, alumni and friends.

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College of Law

Experience. Flexibility. Success

Work with attorneys to gain hands-on experience; hone your research, writing, and legal analysis skills; learn and adapt to the culture and expectations of a law work environment, and build and activate professional networks where you plan to launch your legal careers!

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DC Immersion Week

DC Immersion Week is a partnership between the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement and Career Services and allows up to 20 current Syracuse students across all majors the unforgettable experience of learning what it is like to live and work in the DC region.

Students participating are given unparalleled access to key alumni leaders in the region, allowing them to grow their professional networks and explore career options in the area. The experience includes exclusive tours; corporate, government, and nonprofit site visits; and networking with prominent alumni and business leaders.

Previous participants have landed summer internships utilizing contacts made through site visits and networking. Others have returned for the Maxwell or Newhouse semester in DC, and some of our young alumni now call DC home thanks to this enlightening opportunity.

Support DC Immersion Week with a gift today! Gifts at every level make a difference.

Washington, D.C., is where I need to be right now. The city has its own rhythm, its own vibrant pulse. Washington’s rich history and diverse population also make it the ideal place to study international relations.

Xenia Zolano-Doroteo ’25 International Relations, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

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