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We are thrilled to introduce our new 2026–27 Program Assistants! Meet Samai Wilson MIA ’27.

We are thrilled to introduce our new 2026–27 Program Assistants! Meet Farah Sabir MIA ’27.

We are thrilled to introduce our new 2026-27 Program Assistants! Meet Vanita Deshpande MPA ’27.

We are thrilled to introduce our new 2026–27 Program Assistants! Meet Hannah Taschbach LSE-Columbia MPA ’27

Learn more about assistantship options here at SIPA!

Olivia talks about SIPA's Shopping Week is a flexible trial period during the first week of the semester that lets students attend multiple classes and review syllabi before finalizing their schedules. By encouraging hands-on exploration and real-time adjustments, it gives students the academic freedom to design a curriculum tailored to their specific goals.

Applying to graduate school can feel like a full-time job - but it doesn't have to! 

A Strategic Approach to Writing Your Columbia SIPA Admissions Essays