4+1 Pathway in International & 公共事务

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Columbia School of International and 公共事务 (SIPA)

If you are interested in the SIPA 4+1 Pathways, please complete 这种形式 to receive important programming updates from our office. 

The SIPA 4+1 gives students the opportunity to earn their undergraduate degree and a  Master of International Affairs (MIA) or Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in five years. 学生 may apply in the second semester of their junior year. 

Information about the pathway is available 在这里. Find the Course Plan Approval for Juniors Applying to the SIPA 4+1 Pathway 在这里. To submit your completed plan approval form, please follow this link.

Navigating an Application to the SIPA Accelerated 4+1 Pathway

学生 intending on applying to the Accelerated 4+1 Pathway at SIPA can follow the below timeline when thinking about their application.

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Attend a SIPA 4+1 Pathway Overview Session

Explore the SIPA 4+1 Pathways with faculty advisors. Sessions will provide an overview of the eligibility and application requirements for the SIPA 4+1 Pathways. 学生 must attend a pathway-specific overview session in order to move forward with an individual session.

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在这次约会中, students will discuss specific application deadlines and receive support with application materials. 学生 will be matched with a faculty advisor for academic guidance, 课程计划, 和测序.

Make an Appointment with a 4+1 教师 Advisor

在这次约会中, students will meet with the faculty advisor dedicated to supporting the specific pathway of interest. 学生 will utilize this meeting to map out a course plan in line with the eligibility requirements for the 4+1 program of interest.

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Submitting Your Application

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