The Presidential Inauguration

Academic Eligibility
Students in good standing (no probation) at their home institution are eligible to apply (2.0 or higher).

Academic Credit
The Campaign 2008 Series is designed to give students a comprehensive course of study directed toward understanding the formation of a new presidency and executive administration. The Washington Center does not grant academic credit. However, the seminar includes academic components for which most colleges and universities typically grant 2-4 credits for the ten days. Tuition for credit is the responsibility of the student. Estimated seminar hours are at least 50 hours over ten days. For more information, please Contact Us.

• The Washington Center provides housing in conveniently located apartments in Northern Virginia, and Maryland, with access to the Blue, Orange, and Red Lines on the Metro and close proximity to downtown Washington, D.C. All facilities are non-smoking.
  
  
  
• Prior to their arrival, interns must submit a Parking Request Form to seek approval to park a car at their housing facility. However, parking is limited and, therefore, not recommended nor guaranteed.
  
  
  
• The Washington Center provides resident assistants who are on duty every evening beginning at 7 p.m.
  
  
  
• We can attempt, but cannot guarantee, a participant’s request for a specific roommate. Housing assignments are sent out approximately two weeks prior to check-in.
  
  
  
• The price of the seminar includes housing in a shared Washington Center apartment. Students who choose not to live in The Washington Center’s housing during the Presidential Inauguration Seminar may deduct $300 from the cost of the seminar.
  
  
  
• During the Presidential Inauguration Seminar, if necessary additional housing will be arranged to accommodate all participants. The Washington Center reserves the right to place more than two students in a bedroom and to utilize roll-away beds.
  
  
  

Arrival and Departure Dates

* Check-in will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the dates indicated. All seminar fees must be paid before a participant will be allowed to check-in.

*There is a $60 application fee that is paid once and applies to all Campaign 2008 Presidential Academic Seminars. Program fees do not include food, travel or personal expenses.

Discounted Pricing

Participants who choose to attend one of the National Political Convention Seminars and another Campaign 2008 Presidential Academic Seminar Series or our internship program will be eligible for certain discounts.

Students who submit a written cancellation request to the program coordinator, faxed or postmarked on or before 30 days prior to check-in, will receive a full refund minus the $60 application fee.

Students who submit a written cancellation request to the program coordinator, faxed or postmarked on or before 15 days prior to check-in, will receive a full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee.

Students who submit a written cancellation request in writing to the program coordinator, faxed or postmarked less than 15 days prior to check-in will not be eligible to receive any refund.

Regular Deadline: November 17, 2008
Final Deadline: December 8, 2008