Sarah Park – East Asia Regional Specialization What did you do before SIPA? Prior to SIPA, I was a litigation paralegal at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, a law firm based in New York. After two years in Paul, Weiss, I went to South Korea for a year as a Fulbright fellow to…
Sharing thanks around the world
SIPA works to foster a community that is racially, culturally and intellectually diverse. Every year, SIPA is representing 75 or more countries, as our students bridge divide of language, culture and national origin. Nearly half of our 2014 class are international students. They hail from 87 different countries, calling Brazil, China, India, Pakistan and Sweden home. With SIPA’s world-renowned, globally-focused…
Posted on November 27, 2014 by Columbia SIPA
Thanksgiving
This Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, the Admissions Office will be closed in recognition of the American holiday, Thanksgiving. Please be aware that we will not respond to phone calls or emails until Monday, December 1st when we reopen after the holidays. We encourage you to learn more about our programs and application…
Posted on November 25, 2014 by Columbia SIPA
Why SIPA is the place for you
We know selecting a graduate school is no easy task. There are several options each applicant must weigh to ensure they’re making the right decision for their future. SIPA appreciates the fact that everyone’s priorities and desires are multifaceted and evolving‑–and that’s something we understand quite well. As the world’s first and most global public…
Posted on November 20, 2014 by Kaitlyn Wells
More on the Application Essays
With our Early Action deadline behind us and our January 5 (deadline with fellowship consideration) and February 5 (final deadline) deadlines approaching, we’d like to provide some more information on our application essays. For general essay tips, we recommend checking out our blog entry on writing a strong essay. For the MIA/MPA program applications, the…
Posted on November 19, 2014 by Columbia SIPA
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
Recent Posts
- Applying in Quarantine: What does a productive application schedule look like in a pandemic?
- Program Assistant Introduction: Tenzin Dawa Thargay MIA ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Monica Vega Herrera MIA ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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