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Author: Emily Tao

Academics/Student Life

Spring Break 2018: SIPA Capstone Workshop Roundup

April 3, 2018 Emily Tao

Are you following @Columbia.SIPA on Instagram yet? SIPA students Rui Li (MIA '19) and Olivia Haas (MIA '19) will be leading…

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General

I Didn’t Get the Decision I Wanted – What Can I Do?

March 22, 2018 Emily Tao

This post was adapted from a previous version. We released decisions for Fall 2018 admissions about two weeks ago, so…

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Academics/Admissions/Financing your Degree

Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2018

March 19, 2018 Emily Tao

First off, a big congratulations on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement - it was a…

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Admissions

Fall 2018 MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP Decisions Are Out! #SIPAClassof2020

March 9, 2018 Emily Tao

We’re excited to announce that admissions decisions have been released for the MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP programs. Applicants are notified…

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General

Update from Admissions, and a View of Applicant Demographics

March 8, 2018 Emily Tao

Now that the application process has ended, I wanted to update you on what's going on here at SIPA Admissions.…

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Meet the SIPA Community

A View from the Class: Cortney Newell

March 7, 2018 Emily Tao

Hoping everyone stays safe and warm as the winter storm approaches New York! The SIPA Office of Alumni and Development…

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Meet the SIPA Community

A View from the Class: Weyni Tadesse Berhe

March 6, 2018 Emily Tao

The SIPA Office of Alumni and Development is pleased to share another installment of A View from the Class, a…

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Financing your Degree

Graduate Studies Scholarship Available to Developing Country Nationals

February 21, 2018 Emily Tao

Applications to the the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) open tomorrow, February 22, 2018. This scholarship offers tuition,…

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General

SIPA Love Stories 2018: A Life-Changing Experience for Anisa and Len

February 14, 2018 Emily Tao

Happy Valentine's Day! We're sharing new SIPA Love Stories from our alumni - check out our first installment with these…

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SIPA Love Stories 2018: Seeples Exploring the World Together

February 13, 2018 Emily Tao

There are many reasons to love Columbia SIPA: Innovative classes, an international community, the global hub that is New York…

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Office Working Remotely

Due to COVID-19, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid are working remotely until further notice.

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Important Dates

January 18, 2021: University Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

FEBRUARY: MIA, MPA, MPA-DP Final Application Deadline

APRIL 28: SIPA Graduation

APRIL 30: Columbia University Commencement

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