Gain legislative experience

Virginia Capitol Semester

Get behind-the-scenes legislative experience, and add a state government internship to your resume. Bridge community issues with current research to impact the future.

The Virginia Capitol Semester program is a spring semester internship program that allows participants to work directly in the office of a Virginia Delegate or Senator during the General Assembly. Students gain firsthand experience in the legislative arena while taking classes as a full-time student at VCU. 

Learn more 

Join us for an info session or email wsinternship@vcu.edu with questions.
  • Tue., Sept. 9: Virginia Capitol Semester Lobby Chat, 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Raleigh Building, First Floor Lobby
  • Wed., Sept. 10: Virginia Capitol Semester Info Session, 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Virtual, Register via Zoom

Application process

The program is open to qualified undergraduate students from accredited public and private institutions across the country.

Unrivaled access to the Virginia General Assembly