It’s a very exciting time of year again. People from around the world arrive on the Columbia University campus this week to celebrate with their friends and family at Commencement. President Lee C. Bollinger will give the University Commencement address on Wednesday, May 22nd. Each individual school will also feature a commencement speaker at their…
a capstone experience
Instead of turning in a master’s thesis before graduation, SIPA students work on a capstone project and turn in an action plan for a client. Projects vary in scope and depth. Mariana Iturriaga Cossio shares her capstone experience before she collects her diploma on Wednesday. — During this semester (my last one at SIPA!), I…
A new Dean of SIPA has been appointed
Professor Merit E. Janow has been appointed Dean of Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs effective July 1, 2013. Merit’s strength as a scholar and her deep experience with international public policy make her ideally suited to lead SIPA, the most global school of public affairs in the United States and, perhaps, the world. …
Acronyms!
I started to make you guys a list of acronyms (that will be relevant and helpful when you arrive at SIPA), but then my brilliant and talented supervisor reminded me that the brilliant and talented SIPASA board already had. SIPA speaks in letters. For now: SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs) Acronyms This…
Stick with it
At this point most prospective students have already accepted their offers. If you are an incoming student, Mazel Tov! After the long application and decision-making process I remember how good it felt to have a decision. There are still a few folks who have gotten decision extensions or who have (against protocol and inter-institutional agreement)…
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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