Dear First_Name,

Welcome to SIPA! As the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, my team and I are excited to meet you and help support your academic success. We offer a range of student services, advising, and programming to assist you through your academic journey.

You’re joining a vibrant and diverse class of talented individuals. The administration, faculty, and your fellow students all wish you an enriching academic experience filled with productivity, satisfaction, and discovery.

This summer, you can expect a weekly email from us with crucial information that will help prepare you for your graduate school journey. The pre-arrival checklist items can always be found in the Welcome Portal (password:WelComeFall24). Before you arrive in August, please remember to complete all the items, but in particular, please complete these action items as soon as possible:

• Set up your Columbia UNI and Email. Your University Network ID (UNI) grants you access to Columbia's resources and is where you'll receive official communications from SIPA and the University. Important note: Future messages will only be sent to your "@columbia.edu" email account, so activate it NOW and start checking it regularly.
   
• Create a profile on SIPA's CampusGroups. This online platform is where you can share information about yourself, upload a photo, and connect with various school activities, events, and groups, such as student organizations, concentrations, specializations, the Office of Student Affairs, the Career Advancement Center, and so much more.
   
• Orientation - Save the Date! (August 26 through August 30)*. We can’t wait to welcome you in person. Over the summer, you will receive a detailed schedule and information about how to access all Orientation events and activities. During Orientation, you'll begin registering for your Fall 2024 courses and get guidance on developing your plan for the Fall (and beyond)! *MPA-DP students will have an earlier start to Orientation. Please check with your program for more information!

We're thrilled to have you join us and look forward to supporting you throughout your graduate studies.

Best regards,

Tsuya Yee, Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Office of Student Affairs
420 West 118th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10027
+1 212-854-8690
sipa_osa@columbia.edu

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SIPA Student Speaker Finds Magic at Columbia

While studying for exams, SIPA Class Day Student Speaker Orçun Doğmazer, MIA ‘24 found an old email he wrote to his late father after first visiting Columbia University. It reminded him of the magic that comes with being a part of our campus community.

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