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Application period: Apply by January 17, 2020

 Applicants must complete TWO separate applications as part of this process. They should be submitted at the same time:

1. Internship application directly to AKU (apply here) including the $30 non-refundable application fee
2. Internships application to UW Study Abroad (apply here) to maintain enrollment at UW during the internship

 Interview dates: January 27 to February 7

Final intern selection: February 10 (if selected you must follow the UW’s Student International Travel Policy)
Placement start date: May 18, 2020 (but there is some flexibility around that date for students who need to complete Spring quarter)

 If accepted into an AKU internship you must maintain your status as a student at the University of Washington for the duration of your placement by enrolling in Independent Learning through UW Study Abroad. The fee for Independent Learning is $350 per quarter which includes registration for up to 12 credits. As part of Independent Learning students will register their travel and purchase the UW Student Abroad Insurance before departure and for the duration of their placement. Students applying for internships in high-risk destinations (as defined by the U.S. State Department) will be prompted by UW to submit a travel waiver request. Students’ ability to participate in any internships is contingent on the approval of their travel waiver request.

 Students applying for internships in Karachi, Pakistan will have their travel waiver request reviewed by ITRASC, the UW’s travel risk and safety committee. The likelihood of approval will depend on the applicant’s familiarity with Pakistan. The committee will consider factors including, but not limited to, extended periods of residence in Pakistan and knowledge of Urdu. The UW’s Global Travel Security Manager will contact applicants to Karachi positions for an initial assessment of their suitability for internships in Pakistan.

 The University reserves the right to cancel or alter, at any time, any international program, internship or activity when, based on a review of the relevant information and resources, it is determined that there is undue risk to the health and safety of students in a particular destination.

• Questions about the specifics of individual internships should be directed to the AKU Programme Coordinator at aku.iip@aku.edu. 
• Questions about UW policies and procedures related to Independent Learning or the Student International Travel Policy should be directed to studyabroad@uw.edu.