USA TODAY’s Collegiate Correspondent Program is one of the nation’s premier journalism opportunities for undergraduate students. Relevant writing experience combines with professional training and advice from seasoned journalists.
Correspondent writing is the backbone of USA TODAY College. Participants in the program have had their work published in USA TODAY’s print edition as well as outlets across Gannett.
There are spring, fall and summer versions of the program.
Application deadlines for fall 2012
• July 16 – July 30: Application opens on usatodaycollege.com.
• August 3 – August 6: Selected applicants will participate in round two of the application process.
• August 10: Selected applicants will be notified they have been selected.
• August 26: First articles will run on usatodaycollege.com.
• December 29: Fall program ends.
An application is available online.