Fall

Considering a career in public policy, government or public affairs? Join PLEN for this Public Policy Seminar.

Participants will explore how to influence the policy issues they are passionate about and learn the range of professional opportunities and skills required to be successful. Over the course of the seminar, students will network and learn from leaders on Capitol Hill, the executive branch, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private corporations.

Via breakout sessions throughout the week, participants will tailor their experience to fit their current and potential policy interests. And all students will come together for our classic "PLENary" Sessions, like Networking 101, Launching Your Career, and more!

dates and deadlines

Seminar Dates: October 14-16, 2026
Registration Deadline: 11:59 pm ET on September 21, 2026

seminar fees

  • Students affiliated with a Member institution are eligible for a 50% discount on the seminar program fee.
  • Chaperones affiliated with a Member institution are eligible for a 100% discount on the seminar program fee.
  • All registrants (including Member students and chaperones) pay a $250 nonrefundable registration fee.

Check if your institution is a PLEN Member.

seminar highlights

connect

Build your professional network! Learn how to network and effectively maintain professional relationships while connecting with leaders in Washington, DC and in your seminar cohort.

lead

Learn directly from policy leaders. Hear about their successes and tips on how to thrive in the public policy arena. Develop a better understanding of available policy career paths and empower other students on your campus.

discover

Apply the knowledge you're gaining in the classroom. Learn about the roles of government, nonprofit, and private sectors in policy making, and how you can be a part of it!

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Program Brochure Forthcoming

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If you attend a member institution, contact your College representative for additional assistance.

SEMINAR PRICING INFORMATION

  Student Registration Chaperone Registration

 

PLEN Member Schools

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Fee: $700

  • Please select a Member School Registration option. PLEN will verify your student status and invoice your institution after your registration has been completed.
     
  • You can choose the option to pay online now or the option for PLEN to send your school an invoice. (Be sure that they have approved and are expecting this!)

Fee: $250

  • Please select a Member School Registration option. 
     
  • You can choose the option to pay online now or the option for PLEN to send your school an invoice.

Non-Member Schools

You are still welcome!

Fee: $1,150

  • Please select the Non-Member School Registration option and pay online now.

Fee: $500

  • Please select the Non-Member School Registration option and pay online now.

Please note that $250 of each person's registration fee and all hotel fees
are not refundable should you need to cancel prior to the start of the seminar.

Hotel information

subject to change

This fall, PLEN is partnering with Friends Place on Capitol Hill for student accommodations during the seminar. They are located at: 515 East Capitol St, SE, Washington, DC 20003.

The fee covers all seminar nights, specialized advocacy training from org experts, and management of the group's stay.

Breakfast each seminar day will be served on site at Friends Place.

Rooms are based on availability and will be confirmed on a first come basis. Check-in and check-out details forthcoming.

Student Accommodations

Fee: $475 per person

  • PLEN has reserved shared rooms for students and will attempt to assign classmates as roommates. PLEN may consider different arrangements on a case by case basis, depending on availability.

  • Please note that at this time, PLEN only reserves accommodations for student attendees. Chaperones and school representatives must make separate arrangements.

Hotel Booking Instructions

In the registration form, you will be able to let us know if you plan to stay at the hotel with the group, and who we should invoice for the hotel fees.

Registration Form

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https://form.jotform.com/form/260954855801161

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