Hokies on the Hill
President Tim Sands meets with students participating in the Hokies on the Hill congressional intern program.
Spring 2026 Semester information is now available
HOH Information Session
7:00 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025
Litton-Reaves Hall, Room TBD
Students interested in HOH are encouraged to attend the information session. Chris Yianilos, Dr. Courtney Thomas and recent HOH students will be present to discuss and answer questions about the program.
HOH Office Hours
12:00 - 2:00 pm on Friday, September 5, 2025
Location TBD
Students are welcome to speak with Dr. Courtney Thomas, Chris Yianilos and Melissa Larmoyeux during office hours to ask questions about the HOH program and seek advice on the application process.
Apply
Applications accepted from Thursday, September 4 through Monday, September 8, 2025, by 8:00 p.m. via Handshake.
Interviews
Applicant interviews will take place on September 10, 11, and 12.
Study, Work, and Live in the D.C. area for the Spring 2026 Semester
The Virginia Tech Hokies on the Hill (HOH) Undergraduate Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill, learn firsthand about the U. S. Congress and politics, and gain real-world experience in the nation's capital -- all while earning credit for a full-time course load. Students intern in congressional offices in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as in government relations offices of private companies.
The next Hokies on the Hill internship class will commence Spring Semester 2026. There are limited slots available. Application forms will be due to the Office of Government & Community Relations via Handshake. An HOH application can be found in the sidebar of all HOH pages. Applications will be accepted at a time to be determined early this fall. A HOH information session will take place in the fall prior to applications being due. Students interested in HOH are encouraged to attend the information session.
Inside the Hokies on the Hill Program in Washington, D.C.
Published January 19, 2024
Three students share how their experience in Virginia Tech's renowned Hokies on the Hill Undergraduate Internship Program has changed their worldview and helped them grow. The program provides students with the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill, learn firsthand about Congress and politics, and gain real-world experience in the nation's capital, all while earning credit for a full-time course load.
Congressman Wittman meets with Hokies on the Hill students
Published April 6, 2022
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) (VT ’81) meets with students in the Hokies on the Hill program. Congressman Wittman is in his 7th term and serves on the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Wittman (VT ’81) was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC and studied biology.
'Hokies on the Hill' practice politics through undergrad program
Published May 17, 2019
Hokies on the Hill, a group of Virginia Tech undergraduates, wrap up a semester working on Capitol Hill. They have an opportunity to earn credit for a full-time course load and gain real-world experience while learning about the U.S. Congress and politics.
Evan Fitts shares his 'Hokies on the Hill' experience
Published June 8, 2017
Hokies on the Hill, a group of Virginia Tech undergraduates, wrap up a semester working on Capitol Hill. They have an opportunity to earn credit for a full-time course load and gain real-world experience while learning about the U.S. Congress and politics. The program is administered through the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations in the D.C. area.