Columbia’s Team Wins “Most Innovative Solution” for First Ever BBCC Solar Case. On March 14, the US Department of Energy (DOE) hosted the 3rd annual Better Buildings Case Challenge (BBCC), an initiative to engage talent across undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels to address some of the nation’s most pressing energy dilemmas related to buildings. The…
Columbia University Wins at 2014 US Department of Energy Better Buildings Case Challenge
Posted on March 21, 2014 by Columbia SIPA
Things I Considered When I Was A Prospective Student
Prospective students are bombarded with information about why each graduate program is the best one out there. The campus is beautiful! The flexibility in the curriculum is unmatched! The alumni connections are sure to lead to employment! While some of this information was useful, it was important for me to view all of these selling…
Spring Break: SIPA Style
When we were in college, spring break meant lying on the beach drink in hand (Cancun or Acapulco was often the destination of choice), reading Vogue (GQ for the guys out there) and delightfully indulgent tabloids, and working on bronzing your Vitamin D deficient skin. Now that we’re in graduate school at SIPA, things are…
The words you long to hear…
The first batch of decisions went out today. You see in your inbox that there is an email from the SIPA Admissions Office. You open it and follow the prompts to learn your status on your application. You sit back as you read the words, Congratulations!!! You’ve been admitted to SIPA! A sigh of relief…
SIPA Decisions: What Happens If You Are Not Admitted
Each year, the admissions office receives thousands of applications for 400 spots. This means that unfortunately, we are in the difficult position of rejecting some qualified applicants who would surely add to the vitality of our community. Here are some of the reasons we did not accept applicants for this admissions cycle: Not enough work…
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
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- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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