Application Deadlines & Process  

Applicants seeking merit-based aid are encouraged to complete the application early in the cycle, as awarding becomes more competitive throughout the year. International applicants are also encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to obtain any required visas to study in the US. 

Types of Deadlines

• Early Action: Applicants who apply to the Early Action deadline will receive their admissions decision ahead of those who apply after this deadline. An Early Action application is not binding.
• Fellowships: Applicants applying for a named fellowship must submit a completed application by the Fall Early Action deadline and indicate the fellowship they would like to be considered for by the specified deadline. Fellowship consideration is only available for applicants applying for the Fall intake. 
• Graduate Assistantships: Applicants who wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship must submit a completed application by the Fall Early Action deadline. Graduate Assistantships are only available for applicants applying for the Fall intake. 

Incomplete Applications

Please check your Status Page to ensure that your application is complete. The Admissions Committee will be unable to review your application until all materials are received. Your notification may be delayed if you do not provide a completed application by the deadline. 

Deadlines & Timetable

Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the respective program deadline listed below. Any mailed application material must be postmarked by the deadline date.

You may complete and submit your online application at any time before the deadline. Save your work before moving to the next page and print a copy for your own records. 

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Application Process

What to anticipate when you apply to one of NYU Wagner's Graduate Programs

Verification of Materials: 

• All submitted applications are evaluated for completeness and accuracy before they are moved forward for review.
• If additional materials or information are required, applicants will be notified via their Status Page and provided an opportunity to submit any required materials prior to the posted deadline.
• Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required materials are received by the relevant application deadline. Applicants should refer to their Status Page regarding the status of any required materials.
• The Admissions Committee will be unable to review an application until all required materials are received. 

Application Review: 

• Once an application has been verified, it will be moved forward for review by the Admissions Committee.
• The Admissions Committee will review all application components, including academic history, work experience, essays, test scores, and letters of reference. Please review NYU Wagner's Admission Criteria for complete details on what we look for in all candidates.

Admissions Decisions:

• Completed applications received by 11:59PM EST on the respective application deadline will receive an admissions decision by the corresponding decision release date.
• Admissions decision release dates may be found on the application timetable above.

Admissions Notification Possibilities: 

• Offer of admission
• Offer of admission to a program different from the one you applied to
• Denial of admission

For additional questions about the application process, deadlines, or requirements, please email wagner.admissions@nyu.edu.

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