Application Deadlines
Applications for the upcoming calendar year will be available in late Summer. As each degree program has its own application deadlines and requirements, please review the programs' information carefully prior to applying. There is no separate application deadline for international students interested in applying to our programs.
Types of Deadlines
- Early Action: Those who apply to an Early Action deadline will receive their enrollment decision sooner than those who apply after this deadline. They will receive any funding notifications with the rest of the Fellowship Consideration applications. An Early Action application is not binding.
- Fellowship Consideration: In order to receive funding consideration you must both apply before the deadline (and ensure all of your materials are submitted as well), and mark that you would like to be considered for funding in your application.
- Final: The last deadline available for application consideration.
Deadlines
| Program | Term | Early Action Deadline | Fellowship Consideration Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of International Affairs (MIA) | Spring 2024 | October 15 | ||
| Fall 2024 | November 1 | December 20 | February 5 | |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Spring 2024 | October 15 | ||
| Fall 2024 | November 1 | December 20 | February 5 | |
| MPA in Developmental Practice (MPA-DP) | Fall 2024 | November 1 | December 20 | February 5 |
| Executive MPA (EMPA) | Spring 2024 | November 15 | ||
| Fall 2024 | March 31 | June 1 | ||
| MPA in Economic Policy Management (MPA-EPM) | Summer 2024 | (JJ/WBGSP applicants must apply) November 1 | December 20 | February 5 |
| MPA in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) | Summer 2024 | November 1 | January 15 | February 15 |
| MPA in Global Leadership (MPA-GLP) | Summer 2024 | November 1 | December 20 | February 15 |
| PhD in Sustainable Development Apply through Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Fall 2024 | December 16 | ||
| Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) For candidates interested in completing their second year of study at SIPA. Only APPROVED international dual degree students who have completed their first year at a partner school may be considered. | Fall 2024 | February 15 |