Student Organizations
Embrace life beyond the classroom! We have dozens of student organizations that provide social, professional, and educational activities to meet your diverse interests.
One of the integral functions of the Office of Student Affairs at SIPA is supporting and facilitating co-curricular activities and opportunities. The resources on this page will acquaint you with extracurricular activities and services that will enhance your life on campus. A vibrant array of student groups organize programming on a variety of issues in international and public affairs, along with social events and community service. Learn about SIPA networking resources, publications, and campus services that will add value to your graduate school experience.
Columbia Impact Investing Initiative (CI3)
Columbia Public Policy Review (CPPR)
Columbia SIPA Veterans Association (CSVA)
Conflict Resolution Working Group (CRWG) At SIPA
Criminal Justice Working Group
Defense And Security Student Organization (DSSO)
Gender Policy Working Group (GPWG)
Greater China Initiative (GCI)
Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) At SIPA
Humanitarian Affairs Working Group (HAWG) At SIPA
Jassa (Japan Study Student Association)
Journal Of International Affairs (JIA)
Latin American Student Association (LASA)
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Forum
Monitoring & Evaluation Student Society (MESS)
Progressive Security Working Group
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVS)
Rise: Working Group on Race, Inequality, Solidarity And Economics
SIPA Environmental Coalition (ECO)
Sipa Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (SIPAC)
SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN)
SIPA Women In Leadership (SIPA WIl)
Southeast Asian Student Initiative (SEASI)
Sustainable Development Doctoral Society (SDDS) At SIPA
Technology And Innovation Student Association (TECHISA)
UN Studies Working Group (UNSWG)
Women In Peace & Security (WIPS)
Asia-Pacific Affairs Council (APAC)
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A forum for Columbia graduate students interested in East Asian affairs (including both East and Southeast Asia). Founded and run by students, APAC serves the entire university community by organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating East Asia-related activities while building a community for students interested in East Asia. APAC works with the Weatherhead East Asian Institute to fulfill its mission. APAC is shaped by its members. The organization can be the vehicle through which to share your interests in East Asia, and we invite you to make use of it.
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A forum for Columbia graduate students interested in East Asian affairs (including both East and Southeast Asia). Founded and run by students, APAC serves the entire university community by organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating East Asia-related activities while building a community for students interested in East Asia. APAC works with the Weatherhead East Asian Institute to fulfill its mission. APAC is shaped by its members. The organization can be the vehicle through which to share your interests in East Asia, and we invite you to make use of it.
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Columbia European Union Student Association (CEUSA) is a student organization at SIPA that serves as a hub and premier platform to encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas on the European Union. Focusing on economic, social, political, and cultural issues, CEUSA organizes debates, high-level panel discussions, cultural events, and social gatherings. These are geared to an enriching academic exchange and towards fostering the social ties within SIPA. The association constantly interacts with academic, private and public organizations interested in European Affairs.