Newhouse DC Admissions

Newhouse DC is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters for undergraduates and during Summer Session II for the broadcast and digital journalism master’s capstone.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and currently being accepted through Spring 2026. Students are encouraged to apply early!

Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2024: Applications due by Feb. 15, 2024
Spring 2025: Applications due by Sept. 15, 2024

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Eligibility

This professional development program is designed for seniors, juniors and advanced second semester sophomores that have completed their foundational coursework.
Good academic, citizenship and financial standing.
Students are required to meet with their Newhouse adviser to discuss an academic program plan for their semester in Washington, D.C.
Non-Newhouse majors with home college approval are welcome to apply.

Financials

In addition to Syracuse University tuition, Newhouse DC entails a program fee and housing costs. Additional costs to consider are books, entertainment, groceries, meals, personal expenses, supplies and transportation.

When planning your budget for personal expenses, please remember that Washington is an exciting yet expensive city; the average movie ticket, burger or cab ride will be slightly higher than in Syracuse.

Existing financial aid, grants and scholarships will be applied to your semester in Washington, D.C. Limited additional scholarships and work study opportunities are also available.

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Fill out the Newhouse DC application.
Duals, PC minors and non-Newhouse students should email home college approval to NewhouseDC@syr.edu.
Submit the Newhouse DC $60 application fee.