I didn’t get the admission decision I wanted. What do I do now?

By now you’ve checked your email and have learned that we released Fall 2017 entry admissions decisions. When you did read your decision, I’m sure you went through a mix of emotions. Good or bad, there are some things our waitlisted candidates and those who weren’t granted admission should know going forward.

We’re closed for Winter Storm Stella

It’s our second snow closure of the season. We anticipate reopening during normal business hours on Wed., March 15, 2017. In the meantime, please be patient with us as we play catch-up with our email inboxes now that admissions decisions have been released. Stay warm everybody! -Kaitlyn

Yes, it’s true. Decisions are out!

For today, I want to give everyone more time to process their decisions…and to celebrate the achievements of those who were admitted. To mark it, here’s a look at all of the emotions — in gif form — you must have felt when you read your letter.

Class Profile: Applied Peacebuilding

Originally, Ayanda Francis had her sights set on the International Conflict Resolution Practicum. However, after hearing Professor Zachary Metz’s information session about the “Applied Peacebuilding” class during orientation week, she tossed away the idea that she knew what was best and jumped head first into a course that taught her the value of “standing still” for a change.

SIPA welcomes a domestic policy magazine about universal truths

This year SIPA students introduced a new print publication to campus, the Columbia Public Policy Review. PA Sadia Afreen sat down with outgoing board President Erin Kathleen Dostal to discuss the ups and downs of the production process and the outlook for the future.