If you know of a prospective client interested in proposing a Capstone project, please refer them to the Capstone employer webpage, which provides background information and instructions for applying to the program.

Students may have the opportunity to work with faculty through research projects or as a graduate assistant.

There are certain expectations that are required of students, clients, faculty and Wagner itself. Click here to learn about these mutual expectations.

Please be sure to read the details on how to add, drop or withdraw from a course.

Students are graded on both the products they deliver to their clients and evidence of progressive learning throughout the course. Grades account for students' participation in both class activities and team work and their ability to act on peer and faculty feedback.

NYU Wagner’s OCS staff is available to advise you on strategies and resources for identifying degree relevant positions, submitting strong application materials, conducting successful interviews and other career development topics.

Wagner provides information for students to request Capstone registration in late March/early April. Once you have followed these directions, and assuming you have met all of the Capstone prerequisites, you will be registered for Capstone by July 1. Note: In order to check students' Capstone eligibility, program advisors must review each student's academic record.

There are a number of courses that have been pre-approved by the Wagner faculty. Be sure to follow the detailed directions on how to request a pre-approved non-Wagner course. 
 

Course requirements include: enrollment in both semesters; attendance and participation in class activities and client and team meetings; completion of assignments on time; conducting field work; negotiating scope of work agreements with clients; occasional large group discussions out of class time; and the preparation and presentation of the team's findings.

Yes!  You may change your enrollment status from full-time to part-time, or vice versa, without notifying the University.

Visit the website for more information about the possible financial aid implications of changing enrollment status and who to contact about them.

You must apply for Capstone because you cannot register yourself for Capstone via Albert. The application process is described in detail in the Applying for Capstone section of the website.

A degree can only be awarded to a student who has been continuously matriculated for each fall and spring term since entering the program. To maintain matriculation when you are not actively enrolled in courses, please read about your options.