The Washington Center Begins Construction on $38 Million Student Residential Facility

Over 1200 Students Annually Will Make D.C. Home during Prestigious Intern Program

PRNewswire / - The Washington Center (TWC) today announced the construction of a 140,000 square foot, 95 unit residential housing facility located at the north end of Capitol Hill. The building will place students walking distance from the center of American politics. The estimated cost of the project is $38 million and when complete will act as a centralized mini-campus for students participating in the TWC's programs.

The facility is slated for occupancy in August 2010. This multi-year project underscores TWC's commitment to deliver a complete internship experience for its students.
 
"Our vision is to build a housing facility that gives our students both a modern and convenient shared living experience to grow and learn with people from varied backgrounds and interests," said Mike Smith, President of TWC. "We are in a unique place in our organization's history to expand our infrastructure dramatically by building a multi-functional housing facility in the heart of Washington, D.C."
 
As a leader in the field of experiential education for the past 33 years, TWC brings students from across the country and around the world to Washington, D.C. for the chance to test-drive their careers and learn applied skills through TWC's internship program.
 
"By living together during their internship, students can build long-lasting relationships and begin to create a network of peers to share their career and life experiences," said Jennifer Clinton Chief Operating Officer. "One of the great benefits of participating in The Washington Center's programs is the access to students, alumni and public and private institutions. This housing project will help to further expand that network."
 
"Its centralized location enables students to take in all that Washington, DC has to offer and truly provides a metropolitan experience," added Clinton.
 
The 345 bed facility will house 80 percent of TWC's students each semester and will include community space in the lower level that will provide opportunities for students to get together to study, work on -team projects and socialize. Each student residence will be fully functional with a kitchen, washer/dryer and high-speed internet access.
 
In effort to create an environmentally-friendly facility, TWC is installing appropriate kitchen, bathroom, lighting, and air conditioning designs in an effort to create a sustainable facility. Additional benefits include access to four Metro rail stations, the Verizon Center, downtown museums and art galleries.

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON CENTER
 
Established in 1975, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The Washington Center has more than 40,000 alumni who have become leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.

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Dates & Deadlines

Early Deadlines begin for Summer 2011 Term, Quarter and Postgraduate Programs on September 27, 2010.

Regular Deadline for Spring 2011 D.C. Semester & Postgraduate Programs is November 12, 2010.

Regular Deadline for Spring 2011 D.C. Quarter Program is January 15, 2011.

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