Washington Leadership Program

Live, work, and learn in D.C.

The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) will give you the opportunity to network with professionals leading the way in the nation’s capital—all while gaining valuable career experience and class credit. In the program, you'll develop the professional skills needed to become a leader and make a difference.

The semester-long program is offered in both the fall and spring. Junior and senior undergraduate students from all majors at all IU campuses are eligible to attend.

Apply to the Washington Leadership Program

Students typically participate in WLP during the fall or spring semester of their junior or senior year. Admission is open to all IUPUI and IU Bloomington students. WLP participants serve as university ambassadors in the nation’s capital and represent the O’Neill School as a future generation of leaders. We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming fall and spring cohorts. If you have any questions about applying to the WLP, please contact wlp@iu.edu for additional information.

Learn how to apply

To learn more about the day-to-day life of a Washington Leadership Program student, view the #WLPTakeover on O’Neill IUPUI’s Instagram account.

Study the U.S. policy process

During the semester-long program, you’ll take two 3-credit courses designed to give you an insider’s view of D.C. You’ll also take field trips and create opportunities by networking with distinguished speakers and leaders paving the way in the nation’s capital.

Learn more about the Washington Leadership Program curriculum
Heather Plummer, former intern for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

My WLP internship has solidified my passion for a career in federal law enforcement and has motivated me to continue taking steps toward that goal.

Heather Plummer, BSCJ’17 and former intern for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Living in Washington, D.C.

You’ll stay in Washington Intern Student Housing, which is Metro-accessible to the red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Units are fully furnished and include onsite free laundry and Wi-Fi.

Email Stacy Lozer for specific costs on tuition and room and board within the Washington Leadership Program. 

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