The January 5th fall admission deadline is almost here and we are fielding many questions about the receipt of official GRE and TOEFL test scores. We are aware that there have been some problems with the administration of the tests at some ETS (Educational Testing Service) testing centers. Problems include tests being rescheduled, problems with…
Deadline Advice
We are rapidly approaching the admission deadline (January 5th, 2009) for our two-year, full-time MIA and MPA programs and the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is a flurry of activity. As expected our phone is ringing, postal letters are arriving in massive quantities, and our email box is full us as soon as we…
Human Rights Study at Columbia and SIPA
This following comes from the Columbia University publication, The Record: December 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Across Columbia the teaching, research and advocacy of human rights is not a historical commemoration, but an active, growing and increasingly central organizing principle for a wide range of University programs inside…
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Teach for America
Each year SIPA is proud to provide funding for some of our admitted applicants with ties to certain professional or academic organizations. For example, SIPA agrees to provide fellowships to a minimum number of Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Teach for America alumni each year. The process is competitive and we cannot award funding to every…
What is an RSS Feed and Why Should I Have One for This Blog?
The Internet has become a daily staple for most applicants to SIPA and obtaining pertinent information about our program and available financial aid is something that is best done on a consistent basis. RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is an easy and convenient way to have news and information delivered to you without having to…
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
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- 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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