Language courses cannot count towards a Wagner MPA or MUP degree.

Courses occasionally have waitlists. If you place yourself on a waitlist, remember that the next eligible person on waitlist is automatically enrolled when a space opens up in the course.

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.

Students may audit courses at Wagner. Please read more about our audit policy, the associated tuition, and the necessary steps to request to audit a course. 

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.

Capstone is a 3-credit course that occurs only over the fall-spring academic year. Students enroll in 1.5 credits in the fall first, and 1.5 credits in the spring.

Visit the Capstone for Students page for more information.

Yes!  Students taking 3-4.5 credits in the summer term qualify for half-time equivalency and should submit the Request for Equivalency once their summer schedule is finalized.

The University defines "full time" as taking 12 or more credits in one semester and "half time" as taking 6 or more credits in one semester. A student's enrollment status has potential implications for financial aid, particularly as it pertains to Federal student loans.

New York has no shortage of entertainment and recreation. The Village Voice and the City Guide are great free in-city resources.

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.

Wagner students are required to complete all degree requirements within the specified time of initial enrollment (masters students within five years; doctoral students within seven years).

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.