Spend your Fall 2026 break in Washington DC, learning about careers in politics, public policy, advocacy, and media while making valuable connections and even better memories! If you want to make this a reality, you have one week left to apply before the Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 deadline at 11:59 PM.
About the Program:
Villanova on The Hill offers a group of students a weeklong immersive experience that explores all aspects of the policymaking and political ecosystem of Washington DC, and how individuals from a variety of backgrounds and in a broad range of professions make it work. You will also learn about a variety of career paths and professional opportunities.
Through this professional development immersion program, we help deliver on Villanova’s commitment to creating changemakers for students like you who are interested in government, politics, public policy, advocacy and making a difference in your community.
Students will meet with alumni and other professionals at site visits which may include think tanks, congressional offices, federal agencies, media outlets, lobbyists and more. An alumni reception will offer students exclusive networking opportunities with established professionals in DC.
For more information and to apply for Villanova on the Hill, please visit the Villanova on The Hill page on Career Connections.
Program Dates:
Sunday, October 11 to Friday, October 16, 2026
Eligibility:
This program is open to Villanova undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies students from all schools and colleges.
Financial assistance is available.
Applications Close: Sunday, March 22nd at 11:59 PM
