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Visiting SIPA
Another important part of learning about SIPA for many prospective students is visiting the school, visiting a class, or talking to a SIPA representative at an admissions forum.
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- Information Session Map
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Office Hours
The Admissions Office is located in the International Affairs Building, Room 408 on Columbia University’s Morningside Heights Campus.
Prospective students are welcome to drop by to speak with an admissions counselor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Visitor Information
The Columbia campus on Morningside Heights is located at Broadway and 116th Street in Manhattan. The School of International and Public Affairs is located at 420 West 118th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive. Be aware that when you enter the building, "street level" is considered the fourth floor.
Floor Maps (PDF format): 4th Floor, 6th Floor, 15th Floor
Interactive University Campus Map
Traveling directions and parking information
Information Sessions at SIPA
Individual interviews are not part of the SIPA admissions process, but you are welcome, and encouraged, to schedule your visit to SIPA in conjunction with an information session. At these sessions you will have the opportunity to learn more about SIPA, the curriculum and the admissions process. You will also have an opportunity to ask individual questions and address your particular concerns as an applicant.
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MIA and MPA Information sessions for the MIA and MPA programs are offered most Fridays at 12:00 noon. We will also hold a monthly Monday evening session at 6:00 p.m.. These sessions do not cover any of the other SIPA programs, just the MIA and MPA two-year, full-time programs.
To view the complete schedule with specific dates and times, and to register to attend an information session, please visit the Recruiting Schedule page. |
Executive MPA (EMPA) Register for an EMPA Session >>
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MPA in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) The MPA-ESP program will be participating in a variety of upcoming recruitment fairs and information sessions across the United States in the coming months. If you would like to learn more about our program, please join us at these events, which are free of charge and open to the public.
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The Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM)
Contact: pepm@columbia.edu View all PEPM Information Sessions and Recruiting Events >> |
MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) Contact: sipa_mpadp@columbia.edu Join MPA-DP for live Q&A sessions on Twitter the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm-6pm EST at @ColumbiaMPADP, #mdptuesdays. A student from the MPA in Development Practice program will answer your questions about MPA-DP, SIPA and student life in general.
Feel free to participate or follow along! |
PhD in Sustainable Development Contact us to schedule a visit: sipa_phd@columbia.edu |
Information Session Map
Information Sessions are held in the Career Services Conference Room, across the hall from the Office of Admission which is in Room 408. A map to the Conference Room is below:
Map to Information Session Location
Class Visits
While you are in New York and on-campus at Columbia for an information session, you may also want to visit a class. You can choose a class from the class schedule. You may also want to contact a SIPA student in your field through the Admissions Office to ask them to recommend classes that may be of interest to you (sipa_admission@columbia.edu).
Admissions Forums Away From SIPA
Each fall SIPA representatives travel around the United States and abroad to meet with prospective students. You can view this year's recruiting schedule on the Recruiting Schedule page.
Contact Us
If you have questions after reviewing the view book, Web site, and FAQ page, but you will not be able to visit SIPA or come to an admissions forum, please feel free to call or e-mail the appropriate office:
- MIA or MPA: sipa_admission@columbia.edu, 212-854-6216
- PEPM: pepm@columbia.edu, 212-854-6982
- PESP: st2745@columbia.edu
- EMPA: empa@columbia.edu, 212-854-2710
- MPA-DP: ac3133@columbia.edu
- PhD in Sustainable Development: sipa_phd@columbia.edu