Information Sessions

  • Join the IIHA team for an information session on our next International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)! Taking place in Bangkok, 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. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to [email protected] and [email protected]. Thanks, and see you there!

    Upcoming IDHA Information Sessions:

    Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

    9:00am-10:00am ET

    IDHA 63 Bangkok Information Session: International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance

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    Thursday, December 17, 2026

    9:00am-10:00am ET

    IDHA 63 Bangkok Information Session: International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance


    REGISTER

    Thursday, January 7, 2027

    9:00am-10:00am ET

    IDHA 63 Bangkok Information Session: International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance


    REGISTER

     

    Click here to learn more about the IDHA 

  • Join the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the MS 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. 

    MA in Humanitarian Studies & MA in Int'l Humanitarian Assistance - Virtual Info Session

    Wednesday, November 18th 

    10:00am-11:00am EDT

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    Did you know? You can also attend a general info session or coffee chat with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Admissions team will be happy to assist with your questions about the MSHS. 
    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. 

  • If you are interested in the accelerated program, please join us for an upcoming MSHS information session and we will be happy to answer your questions!

    All information 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 the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the online MA in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA)! Learn about the core courses, application deadlines, career outcomes, and more. The MIHA is made up of three advanced certificates and is the IIHAs newest graduate program designed to be stackable so that students can earn their specializations on their time. 

    MA in Humanitarian Studies & MA in Int'l Humanitarian Assistance - Virtual Info Session

    Wednesday, November 18th 

    10:00am-11:00am EDT

    Register

    Interested in learning more about the MIHA or which program is the right fit for you? Please reach out to Brendan Cahill at [email protected]. Please send application questions to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

  • Join us to meet MHCE Course Professor, Whitney Fry, and learn about what it's like to be a student in this online class. Short courses are one semester long and are available for certificate or credit. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Friday, May 1, 2026

    10:00am-11:00am ET

    IIHA: Mental Health in Complex Emergencies Information Session

    REGISTER HERE

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

GSAS Master's Program

Don't see a date that works for you? Join the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to learn more about what it's like to earn your MS in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS) or MA in International Humanitarian Action!

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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