FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Cleveland, OH] College students from across northern Ohio are invited to apply to the Spring 2026 FBI Cleveland Collegiate Academy. The Academy is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students during the 2025-26 school year.

Held on-site at FBI Cleveland headquarters, 1501 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, the one-day immersive academy will be held Friday, April 17th from 9am to 3pmand will offer students a glimpse into the FBI, hearing from special agents and professional staff about cyber threats, weapons of mass destruction, criminal behavior, investigating and solving cases, the SWAT Team, the Evidence Response Team, and career opportunities.

The Collegiate Academy is free, including parking, and all materials and lunch will be provided. Students must be a U.S. Citizen, enrolled in a college or university, currently be in their sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate program year, and carry a current 3.0 cumulative GPA, regardless of major or area of study. Students must also pass a limited background check.

Interested students can find more information and an online application by visiting the FBI Cleveland website athttps://www.fbi.gov/cleveland and clicking on the application link in the Community Outreach tab. Seating is limited and all materials must submitted online March 6, 2026. Questions can be directed to  Cleveland_Collegiate@fbi.gov