Quinnipiac University rescheduled its QU in Washington D.C. week-long seminar until Jan. 7-15, due to “the U.S. Government’s decision to increase security in DC for the Inauguration Week,” according to Scott McLean, professor of political science and director of the Honors Program.

“Inside Washington” is a seminar open to students in any major. These short seminars “provide a high-impact experience studying and exploring Washington, D.C.,” according to the university’s website.

This seminar occurs each January, where students visit various agencies, media, think tanks and interest groups. 

“You’ll interact with high-profile speakers from government, journalism, campaigns and advocacy groups on issues such as media coverage of politics, civil rights, immigration, the environment and defense policy,” according to the university’s website.

The 2025 Inauguration is scheduled for Jan. 20.

“Finding available in-person speakers during Inauguration Week was going to be a major challenge because of sections of the city being closed to the public and traffic,” McLean wrote in a statement to The Chronicle. “Moving the dates back, there were more people in the administration and in (the) media who would be able to meet in person with the students.” 

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said for Fox News 5, that the department is expecting 4,000 police officers to assist with the process during that week. 

“I think it’s a precaution that is not necessarily a bad thing,” said Olivya Gogan, a senior political science and economics double major. “I think any precaution can be seen as beneficial, especially when you’re talking about the safety of your undergraduate students. It’s hard to predict anything when it comes to being there. Knowing the past Jan. 6 incident, I think that taking a precaution might be necessary in this case.”