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Imagine interning at the NAACP, the Human Rights Campaign, the Woodrow Wilson Center, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Enterprise Institute, or for a member of the US Congress. Or imagine living abroad using an international city and cultural excursions as an extension of your classroom.

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Cornerstone Program is an enriching opportunity to jump start your professional career or international education. Students get to choose between 1 of the 3 year-long Cornerstone Programs: the D.C. internship program, a study abroad program in Madrid during their Fall semester (for SIS Scholars only), or a study abroad program in Greece during their Spring semester. In addition to dedicated faculty and advisors, and special programming, AU Cornerstone is the only opportunity for first-year students at Â鶹´«Ã½ to intern or study abroad. Â鶹´«Ã½ is also only one of a handful of univerisities in the United States that allow first year students to study abroad or do an internship for credit.

If you are a prospective student who is interested in learning more about the AU Cornerstone program, please fill out the form below and we will reach out with additional information!

Program Benefits

• Earn credits to satisfy AU Core and major requirements.

• Graduate on time with the class of 2029.

• Develop close relationships with other students and faculty.

• Access all campus resources.
• Live with other students in the University College Living-Learning Community. Grow through shared experiences. Enjoy LLC and Cornerstone events, designed to help you navigate DC.

Read About Our Incredible Student Experiences!

• Cornerstone DC
• Madrid SIS Scholars