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Welcome to Beyond the Classroom!

Beyond the Classroom (BTC) is an interdisciplinary living and learning program for undergraduate students. Students in BTC develop educational and professional leadership skills to understand and contribute to civic engagement and social change in a global context.

BTC students explore significant civic and social issues that matter most to them. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the world’s largest nonprofit and nongovernmental sector, becomes a place of learning through exciting internships, community service, and civic learning experiences.

Participate in —
• Issue-Oriented Classes
• Guest Lectures
• Field Trips
• Documentary and Film Series

Engage in —
• A vibrant community committed to
   constructive dialogue and mutual learning.
• Students accepted into Beyond the Classroom are eligible for priority housing in South Campus Commons’ Building 1.

Explore Issues That Matter
Students explore timely issue-oriented courses that examine how citizen action can address and solve important real world problems ranging from community economic development to democracy, education reform, healthcare, global climate change, homelessness, human rights, international development, poverty and security issues.

Internships That Make a Difference
Students in Beyond the Classroom obtain meaningful internship experiences with leading nonprofit organizations. Internships are tailored to students’ civic interests, academic skills and talents, and career aspirations.

By working on key civic issues, BTC students learn first-hand about how they can make a difference.

Find out more about Beyond the Classroom —
Read our brochure.

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