Cal in the Capital
Community Service/Nonprofit·Political Advocacy Groups·Education
Cal in the Capital prepares 55 UC Berkeley undergraduates annually to intern full-time in Washington, D.C. from early June through mid-August. Before the summer, students take a mandatory spring DeCal covering resume writing, cover letters, and D.C. work culture. The program does not place students in internships but connects them with opportunities at Congressional offices, federal agencies, think tanks, nonprofits, and media outlets. All interns live together at the UC Washington Center in Dupont Circle.
ApplicationsSeptember 27th
55
Annual cohort size (UC Berkeley students)
4,321
Total alumni served
1,838,889
Total hours of service contributed by alumni
400
Over 400 professional settings represented
60
Years active
10
Internship duration in weeks
Events They Host
CITC Summer Career Panels, Networking Events, Conferences, and Guest Lectures
Optional events held during the summer in D.C. connecting interns with employers, faculty, alumni, and other interns in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region.
Member Experiences
Pool Party at the Watergate Hotel
Social event held during the summer for CITC cohort members.
Pentagon Tour
Tour organized for the CITC cohort during the summer in D.C.
Public Service Project at the Capital Area Food Bank
Community service day for the CITC cohort during the summer.
D.C. Cal Alumni Club Annual Gala
Annual alumni gathering attended by CITC interns
Dr. McGinnis' Annual Barbeque
Annual gathering hosted by CITC founder Dr. Michael McGinnis, where alumni and interns connect