Assistance to Achieve Your Goals

One of the key aspects of the graduate school experience is the advisement process in which faculty and staff assist students in the development of a plan of study that helps them achieve their academic and career goals. NYU Wagner has several sources of advisement for students, including student and program services administrators, faculty advisors and the Office of Career Services.

Administrators

Administrators from the Student and Program Services team are the first point of contact for students seeking assistance in these areas listed below.

  • Selecting and registering for core courses
  • Waiving core courses
  • Tutoring
  • Addressing concerns about academic progress
  • Changing specializations, or advisers
  • Resolving "incomplete" grades
  • Ensuring that all degree requirements are being met

Administrators hold walk-in hours during the fall and spring semesters. Appointments outside of walk-in hours can be made throughout the year

 
Please note that the last week of Spring 2013 will be the week of May 13.
 
Fall 2013 walk-in hours will begin the week of September 9.

Student and Program Services Administrators

  • MPA-Health and Ph.D.

Diana Beck
Assistant Director, Health and Doctoral Programs
212.998.7529
diana.beck@nyu.edu
Tuesdays 3:00-6:00pm
 

  • MUP

Debra Cabrera
Director, Student Services
212.998.7476
debra.cabrera@nyu.edu
Mondays 3:00-6:00pm

  • MPA and MUP - all international specializations

Katty Jones
Director, Program Services
212.998.7411
katty.jones@nyu.edu
Mondays 3:00-6:00pm*
*Starting February 11

  • MPA-PNP  
Pamela Kavalam
Administrator, Student Services                 212.992.9862 pamela.kavalam@nyu.edu  Mondays 3:00-6:00pm
  • EMPA and Dual Degrees

Lola Odunsi
Assistant Director, EMPA and Dual-Degree Programs
212.992.8717
lola.odunsi@nyu.edu
Mondays 3:00-6:00pm

Faculty Advisors

A faculty member is assigned to each student admitted to the Wagner School. Students should schedule appointments with their faculty advisors, or may visit any faculty member during office hours.

Faculty advisors advise students on how to shape their program of study. Faculty advisors help students select their elective courses in concentrated areas and in line with professional aspirations. Faculty are often able to identify specific courses that match students' interests and goals.

Career Services

Students are also encouraged to consult the Office of Career Services (OCS) for career advisement. OCS assists Wagner students and alumni to develop and implement career strategies, plans, and decisions. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many services offered through Wagner's OCS, including walk-in hours and one-on-one advisement, the Career Directory, Wag-Net, and a variety of events.