This list gets longer every year. If you have browsed through
the entire D.C. Program website - not just this page - and have not
had your question answered, please email me.
May I apply to the program if I do not meet the requirements?
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Yes, you may. Include a cover letter in your application
package and identify the academic and personal reasons that would
make you a legitimate exception to the requirements. Also, please
understand that selection for the program first goes to those
students who meet the minimum requirements.
Can I participate in the program during the summer?
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No. At this point, the program only operates during the
fall and spring semesters.
Do I have to be in a specific department to participate?
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Absolutely not. Students from all six colleges can
participate in the D.C. Program.
Can I receive credit for my internship?
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Yes, you can receive academic credit for your internship.
The amount of credit you receive varies by department. College of
Business students receive 3 credits for their internship.
Other departments award 3-9 credits for internships. Please check
the internship guidelines for your department to find out how many
credits you may receive for a full-time internship (30-40 hours per
week).
Who do we room with?
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Students live in a suite with three double bedrooms. You
may request a roommate. If you do not request a roommate, you will
most likely be in a suite with other Butler students. Several other
universities and colleges rent rooms in the Washington Center, so
students will have the opportunity to meet students from Notre
Dame, South Carolina, Colorado, and Montana, to name a
few.
Can I carry internship credits in more than one department?
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Yes, as long as you follow the guidelines from each
department.
Can I enroll in an internship course outside my major?
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Students wishing to enroll in an internship course outside
their major must meet with the faculty internship coordinator in
the department for which they wish to receive credit and explain
their situation to him/her. Most departments only allow their
majors to register for internships, however, exceptions might be
made. These exceptions are up to the individual
departments.
How are internship sites determined?
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The semester prior to participating in the program, every
applicant meets with our D.C. internship coordinator, Ivo Spalatin.
During these meetings, the student discusses his/her academic major
and career interests with Mr. Spalatin. When Mr. Spalatin returns
to D.C., he contacts companies and organizations to find internship
sites for students.
May I receive Honors credit for a course I take in DC?
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May I receive GHS credit for spending a semester in DC?
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Can the DC Seminars (one-credit pass/fail courses) count toward my major?
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No, because they are pass/fail courses. If your department
wishes to substitute a DC Seminar with a departmental course for
one-credit, you may enroll in that department course.
Do the DC Seminars count towards my maximum of four pass/fail courses?
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No, they do not, as they are only one credit
each.
If I take the "Art & Architecture of DC" course, should I register for AH 110 or AH 202?
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If the course will count as your Division 2 requirement,
you MUST register for AH 110. If it will count as an elective, you
may register for AH 110 or AH 202.
Are internships paid?
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The majority of internship sites in D.C. do not pay
interns. Students usually work Monday through Thursday while in
D.C., so it is possible to pick up a weekend part-time job at one
of the restaurants, hotels, and retail stores within walking
distance of the residence hall.
Can an adjunct faculty member or lecturer supervise an independent study?
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Can a non-Butler professor write my faculty letter or recommendation?
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Are TV's, phones, sheets, etc. provided by the Washington Center?
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WISH provides a TV (with cable) and internet
connections for each suite. Phones are not provided.
Students should bring their own sheets for the twin beds (extra
long).
Do I need my car in DC?
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No, you do not. The city and surrounding areas (including
Baltimore and Annapolis) are completely accessible by bus, metro
and Amtrak trains. Taxi cabs with DC are not expensive. However, if
you cannot live without your car, there are two garages available
to park it in: one is a couple of blocks from the Washington
Center, the other is at the Rosslyn metro stop. Monthly parking
fees will range from $90.00-$150.00 per month.