Campus advisor: Mark Hyde, Political Science, Howley 304, x-2627, mshyde@providence.edu

American University Washington Semester web site

There are twelve distinct programs from which to choose: American Politics; Economic Policy; Foreign Policy; International Business and Trade; International Law and Organization; International Environment and Development; Israel Studies; Journalism; Justice, Peace and Conflict Resolution; Public Law; Transforming Communities.

The Washington Semester Program offered by American University is available on a competitive basis to four Providence College juniors or first semester seniors each academic year. A Providence College faculty committee selects the PC participants. Those wishing to apply for either the Fall 2008 semester or the Spring 2009 semester need to submit the following material by February 1, 2008 to the campus advisor. Do NOT send applications directly to American University.

• A cover letter addressed to the PC campus advisor expressing your interest in and preparation for the program. You should indicate how the semester in Washington would contribute to your education in ways not available on campus, why you have selected a specific program of study, and any other information about yourself that you think will help the committee make its decision.

• A completed American University application form, available from the campus advisor.

• A description of the independent study project to be undertaken in Washington. (All Providence College students are required to complete the independent study project option of the Washington Semester curriculum.)

• A current Providence College transcript. (Students must have at least 2.5 GPA to apply).

• A completed “Projected Studies Plan” form available from the Dean’s Office. The completed form must be approved and signed by the Chair of your major department, the Chair of your minor department (if applicable), and a Dean.

• In addition, applicants may be required to attend an interview session with the committee that chooses the participants.

• Students should talk with the financial aid office at Providence College about portability of aid and with the office of Residence Life at Providence College about single semester on-campus living arrangements.