Cal in the Capital (CITC)

Founded in 1965, Cal in the Capital (CITC) trains and prepares 75 UC Berkeley students annually for summer internships in Washington, D.C. Cal in the Capital interns come from all majors, backgrounds, and areas of interest. As of its 52nd year in 2017, 3,808 Cal in the Capital interns have contributed 1,633,689 hours of service in over 400 professional settings, including Congressional offices, federal and other government agencies, think tanks, nonprofit organizations, media centers, private companies, and research institutions, preparing them for careers in public service.

“In my opinion, interning in Washington D.C. is about taking advantage of every opportunity and moment. Despite its small size, I found D.C. to be packed to the brim with passion and a hunger to make a difference in the world. No one wastes a second: every metro ride is an opportunity to squeeze in one more chapter of reading; each happy hour brings the possibility of meeting one more person. Spending the summer in this unique city was a blessing and a constant eye-opener. I am so thankful to Cal in the Capital for making my dream a reality.”

JESSICA SON, Class of 2017, Major in Political Science
Hometown: La Canada

At-A-Glance

Internship
Short term (less than 1 semester; summer)
Stipend or scholarship
Government (federal, state, or local agencies)
Student organizations

More Information

Donate to CITC.

Read the CITC newsletter.

Read the CITC blog.

Watch the CITC 50th Anniversary video.

Finance a summer in D.C.

Giving Opportunities

We want to thank you so much for your support and for helping more students experience the life-changing summer internships with Cal in the Capital.

There are many ways you can help make Cal in the Capital accessible to even more students.

Contribute to the Cal in the Capital Endowment ($10,000)

Sponsor one student for the entire summer ($5,000)

Cover one student’s summer housing expenses ($3,000)

Support our Alumni Scholarship Fund (any amount)

“Without the support of alumni back then, I would not have had the opportunity to transform my life by getting two different internships, and having those internships turn into a job. We’re going to change the world, and we have, and we will. We have to find the means for Cal students to continue to excel.”
Steven Harris, CITC Intern, 1991–1992 and CITC Director, 1993–1994

Give today.

Service Project: Cleanup of the National Mall

Supporters

Cal in the Capital (CITC) has benefitted from the generous support of the Associated Students of the University of California, the Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens Memorial Fund for Public Service, the Cal Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., and the benevolent support of individual alumni donors.

Important Dates

No important dates at this time.

Online Application

Now accepting applications for 2018-2019 Cal in the Capital Program Directors. Apply online by March 27, 2018 at 11:59 PM PST.

Intern applications for the 2018 program have closed. Please check back in Fall 2018 to participate in the Summer 2019 program.

Contact Information

For more information, contact calinthecapital@gmail.com.

Muttika Chaturabul, Government and Civil Society Program Manager
mchaturabul@berkeley.edu

Visit Student Director Office Hours in 218 Eshleman:

Shawna Hulsey | Recruitment & Marketing Director
Thursday 11am-12pm

Catherine Li | Operation, Finance, & Housing Director
Wednesday 2pm-3pm

Greta Bedekovics | Academic & Events Director
Tuesday 1pm-2pm

Zora Franicevic | Alumni & Employer Outreach Director
Monday 1pm-2pm

CITC 2017-2018 student directors