Congressional Internships provide an opportunity for young people who are interested in the legislative process to work in U.S. Rep. DeGette's Washington, D.C. or Denver offices. Internships are available throughout the year to undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must be willing to commit to working at least three months for a minimum of 20 hours per week in an unpaid position.
If you would like to apply for an internship in U.S. Rep. DeGette's Washington, D.C. office, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (2 – 3 pages, may be section of a longer research paper) . You may also apply via postal mail to:
The Honorable Diana DeGette
Attention: Tommy Walker
2335 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
If you would like to apply for an internship in U.S. Rep. DeGette's Denver, CO office, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (2 – 3 pages, may be section of a longer research paper) . You may also apply via postal mail to:
The Honorable Diana DeGette
Attention: Karly Malpiede
600 Grant Street #202
Denver, CO 80203
Please contact either U.S. Rep. DeGette's Denver, CO office or her Washington, DC office if you have any further questions or would like more information regarding internship opportunities.
Summer interns in the Washington, D.C. office are also encouraged to consider applying for the Stennis Internship Program.
Housing in Washington, D.C.
American University: (Click to view website) | |
Attn: AU Summer Housing |
$235-330 per week |
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW |
$200 deposit |
Washington, DC 20016-8242 |
4-week minimum |
(202) 885-3370 |
a/c, phone, limited parking available |
Shuttle available to Tenleytown/AU Metro |
1-3 interns per room |
Boston University: Washington Center | |
Washington Internship Program |
$250 per week |
2807 Connecticut Avenue, NW |
$300 security deposit |
Washington, DC 20008 |
8-week minimum |
(202) 756-7802 |
up to 6 interns in each apartment |
Woodley Park/Zoo Metro |
Single is $100 additional per week |
The Washington Center provides housing for students participating in Penn's Washington Semester program during the academic year. |
Catholic University: (Click to view website) | |
Office of Conference and Event Planning |
$27-33 per night |
620 Michigan Ave, NE |
$525 deposit, $75 key deposit |
Washington, DC 20064 |
1-2 students per room |
(202) 319-5291 |
3 night minimum (discount for longer) |
Brookland/CUA Metro |
a/c in some rooms, phone |
Georgetown University Law Center: (Click to view website) | |
Office of Housing and Residence Life |
See link above for pricing |
120 F St., NW |
1-4 students per apartment |
Washington, DC 20001 |
a/c, phones available |
(202) 662-9290 |
Offer individual bedrooms while sharing full kitchens and bathroom with 1-2 other residents |
Union Station and Judiciary Square Metros |
a/c, phones, parking available |
George Washington University: (Click to view website) | |
GWU Housing Programs |
$224-294 per week |
2129 I St., NW |
5 week minimum, discount for 8 week stay |
Washington, DC 20052 |
1-6 interns per room |
(202) 994-6883 |
meal plans available |
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro |
a/c, microwave and fridge available, parking available for a fee |
Howard University: (Click to view website) | |
2401 4th Street, NW |
$500 per two weeks $125 non-refundable reservation fee |
Washington, DC 20002 |
2 week minimum |
(202) 546-3255 |
$50 summer reservation fee - females only |
Union Station Metro |
a/c, breakfast and dinner included, phone |
Trinity College: (Click to view website) | |
Conference Housing |
$175 - $225 per week |
125 Michigan Avenue, NE |
$150 room deposit fee a/c, phone, parking, and meal plans optional |
Washington, D.C. 20017 |
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(202) 884-9136 |
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Shuttle to Brookland/CUA Metro |
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Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) (Click to view website) | |
Conference Housing |
$3200 - $4240 for May - August |
307 Massachusetts Ave., NE |
1-4 interns per room |
Washington, DC 20002 |
Rent by semester/academic quarter: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-April/May), Summer (May-Aug or June-Aug or July-Aug) $200 security deposit $200 application processing fee |
(800) 461-9280, ext. 33 |
a/c, phone, parking, and meal plans optional |
internet, laundry, dishes and kitchen supplies included, limited parking available, fully furnished |