The Washington, D.C. semester programs are multidisciplinary, experiential learning programs bringing students from around the nation and the world to semester-length internships, research projects and seminars in the nation's capitol.

Quinnipiac is affiliated with two organizations, which offer modules that focus on students' particular areas of interest, such as American politics, economic policy, journalism, international development and the arts. Occasionally students have the opportunity for two-week inter-term and summer seminars. All students must complete an independent research project related to their experience in the program.

Quinnipiac students must have a 3.0 GPA or better to be eligible, and they should not be under any judicial sanctions. Students may have the GPA requirement waived by application to the associate vice president for academic affairs.