Information Sessions

  • Join the IIHA team for an information session on our next International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)! Taking place in Amman, Jordan, you will gain classroom and hands-on experience during four weeks of rigorous modules focused on humanitarian aid. Throughout the course, you will be able to work alongside peers from various humanitarian, emergency, and human rights organizations and learn from alumni practitioners and lecturers with worldwide experience. At the end of the information session, we will open the floor for Q&A. Please note this session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to [email protected] and [email protected]. Thanks, and see you there!

    Watch a recent recording here

    Upcoming IDHA Information Sessions:

           
           

    Thursday,  September 4, 2025 



    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am

    International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) Information Session

    https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=12facc50-d33f-40bf-8145-cbafd8d46153

    Thursday, October 2, 2025

    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am

    International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) Information Session

    https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=3467d249-8748-48da-a251-9b48504acdc2

    The IDHA team will have a Welcome Session for admitted students on Thursday, October 16, 2025. 

    Click here to learn more about the IDHA 

  • Join the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)! Learn about the core courses, application deadlines, career outcomes, and more. Current Fordham undergraduate students who are interested in our accelerated program are also welcome to join. 

    Thursday December 11, 2025

    12:00pm-1:00pmET

    MS in Humanitarian Studies

    https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=85c3ce65-d755-4471-8718-af0f702118b6

    Any questions regarding the session can be sent to [email protected] and [email protected]. Thanks, and see you there!

    Learn more about the MSHS here

  • Tuesday, April 29
    12:30 p.m.
    Accelerated Master's in Humanitarian Studies  Register here

     

    All informations sessions are virtual. We invite serious applicants of the program to make an in-person or virtual appointment with the program director if you'd like to learn more one-on-one. Please refer to the contact information on the program page of your choice to schedule an appointment. 

  • Join us to meet faculty and learn about what it's like to learn about any of the following Fall 2024 short courses: Online Mental Health in Complex Emergencies, Online Fundamentals of Humanitarian Action, Online Information Management, Online Humanitarian Advocacy, Online International Disaster Management, In-person Humanitarian Resource Management and Administration. Short courses are one semester long and are available for certificate or credit. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    11:00am-12:00pm

    Humanitarian Training Courses (available for academic credit or certificate). 

    https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=4cb5c727-c60a-4304-8546-29aa974f3220

    Thursday, July 24, 2025

    10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
    Humanitarian Training Course  - Mental Health in Complex Emergencies

    https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=96a88f31-3d25-45a1-a416-00fd3d03b07a

    Any questions regarding the session can be sent to [email protected].  
    Learn more about each program here

GSAS Master's Program

Join the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to learn more about what it's like to earn your Masters in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)! 

Register here

 

Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs
IDHA group work
Humanitarian Studies Class Lesson 3
IIHA in the classroom
Humanitarian Studies Class Lesson 1
IDHA training
Student group walking abroad
Student field trip