Frequently Asked Questions

No. All students from all colleges and majors are eligible. If a student is accepted for the internship program, the steering committee will work the student and their academic advisor to determine how the classes will fit within their program coursework. Students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors prior to applying.

Yes. Each internship must meet program standards/guidelines to ensure that students have substantive internship experience. The program reserves the option to deny a student's participation if their independently obtained internship does not meet program standards. However, we will work with your Member of Congress, federal agency, private sector agency, or non-profit organization to see if they can meet the standards before making a final decision. 

Upon selection into the WilDCats at the Capitol program, each participant will work with the steering committee to determine placement(s) of interest. The steering committee will reach out to the office/agency/organization to determine if there is an open internship position. Upon confirmation, the steering committee will work with the office/agency/organization and the selected participant to determine a date and time for an interview. This interview will be between the student and office/agency/organization. Once the interview is completed, the steering committee will reach out to the selected participant to inform the candidate if office/agency/organization has determined that they will be a good fit.