When are courses held?
A majority of courses at Wagner meet in the evening, beginning at 5pm, and meet in person. We offer select courses during the day, on Saturdays, and online.
I have already successfully completed credits at Wagner. Will the classes I have completed be converted to the new credit system?
No, all Wagner courses taken in Summer 2015 and earlier will remain as they appear on the transcript under the 4-credit/2-credit system. Please see the grid at the end the Credit Conversion FAQ PDF to learn how to calculate remaining credits needed.
How do I sign up for an Independent Study or Independent Reading?
An independent reading must be approved and supervised by a Wagner full-time faculty member. Be sure to read the detailed information on the steps to enroll in an independent reading.
As an international student, can you provide me with authorization for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) so that I may work off-campus and be paid?
How do I register for a course at Stern?
Registration for coursework at the NYU Stern Graduate School of Business is open to graduate students from other schools at New York University only during specific periods each term and via a detailed process.
How do I document the hours that I have completed in a Professional Experience Requirement (PER) position
Once your PER position has been approved in the Career Directory, you can track the hours you have completed using the ‘Track Hours’ icon which is located to the right of the status icon in your PER box.
How do I determine if I am required to fulfill the Professional Experience Requirement (PER)?
All MPA and MUP students who enter NYU Wagner with less than two years of full-time, degree relevant experience are required to fulfill the PER. Your admission letter would have indicated if you are required to complete PER.
Click here for more information about the PER.
Where can I find information about new Wagner faculty?
A full list of Wagner’s faculty, visiting scholars, practitioners, as well as information about current faculty research and projects may be found here.
Are there ever research assistant opportunities with Wagner faculty?
Yes, many Wagner faculty are involved with large research and program evaluation projects. Many of these include positions for full- or part-time research assistants, and Wagner students are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.
Where can I find resources for housing and living in New York?
Whether you live on or off campus, are here for the summer, or are living in faculty housing, you will find yourself living "in and of" New York City. Manhattan's vibrant Greenwich Village neighborhood is home to many of NYU's campus buildings.
What is SWAP?
To avoid problems with waitlists, students should use the SWAP function in Albert. For more information about SWAP and editing swapped courses, visit the Student Registration Guides on the Registrar’s site.
Do language courses count towards a Wagner degree?
Language courses cannot count towards a Wagner MPA or MUP degree.