Tracking documents sent to our office takes up the bulk of our time surrounding the admission deadline. We understand this is a concern for applicants but rest assured we make every effort to track your documents in a timely fashion. Regarding mail sent to us, please note there is always a slight delay in the…
Applying for SIPA Fellowship
Every applicant to SIPA is considered for SIPA fellowship funding. Consideration requires nothing more than completing and submitting the admission application and all of the required application documents – there is no separate fellowship application. After admission decisions are made the Admissions Committee has several meetings to allocate fellowship funding. Awards are based on both…
Recommendation Letter Reminders
Our online application system makes it easy to send reminder messages to those you have asked to compose letters of recommendation for your application to SIPA. All you have to do is log into the application site with your PIN and password, click on the “Application for Admission” link on the top of the page…
Official Transcripts
In order for an admission file to be complete and forwarded to the Admission Committee for review we do require that official transcripts from any college or university attended be mailed to our office. Even if an applicant only took a few classes at a school, we still need official transcripts. Another way to look…
Online Application Technical Support
SIPA works with a third party provider, Hobsons, which administers our online admission application. As much as we work with Hobsons to ensure a stable and easy to use interface, we understand that at times those using the site may have technical difficulties. There are times when you can contact our office for help, but…
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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Main: 212.854.6216
Fax: 212.854.3010
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