For Students
Why and How to Apply for the Undergraduate Associates Program
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
- diverse summer/fall internship opportunities
- guest lecturers from the political world
- small seminars with engaging discussions about politics and government
- highly selective program
- network of more than 725 program alumni (and over 825 graduate fellow alumni)
- job placement assistance
- opportunities to participate in special events and great food!
HOW DO I APPLY?
Application packets must include all of the following in order to be considered:- Completed application form
- Resume and copy of unofficial transcript (download transcript from Rutgers website and email to Sarah Kozak as MS Word or PDF document). Transfer students should include unofficial transcript from previous college.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Recommenders should address letters to the “Selection Committee”
- All letters must be received or postmarked by October 20 to be considered.
- Letters should be sent from recommender directly to Sarah Kozak by email, fax, mail or in person:
- email to undergrad@eagleton.rutgers.edu
- fax to 732-932-6778
- U.S. Mail to Eagleton Institute, 191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8557
- delivered in person in sealed envelope to Wood Lawn, 2nd floor, Douglass campus.
NOTIFICATION: You will be notified by email when your recommendation letters have been received and your application packet is complete.
All students will be notified by email of selection committee decisions.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sarah at (732) 932-9384 x244 or undergrad@eagleton.rutgers.edu.