FAQs

All types of official NYU Transcripts are processed by the Office of the Registrar.

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.

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

The University defines "full-time" as taking 12 or more credits in one semester and "half-time" as taking six or more credits in one semester.

Part-time vs. full-time status is determined by the number of credits you register for each semester. There isn't anything special you need to do to go from one status to another - taking 12 or more credits is considered full-time, taking fewer than 12 credits is considered part-time.

A degree can only be awarded to a student who has been continuously matriculated for each fall and spring term since entering the program.

Capstone teams can reserve meeting spaces at NYU's Bobst Library online. Some client organizations may also have spaces available for meetings and final presentations.

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.

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.

Each Capstone team will be reimbursed up to $500 for expenses such as reproduction, binding, local travel, and/or preparation of Capstone documents and display materials.

To avoid problems with waitlists, students should use the SWAP function in Albert.

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.

Several factors play a role in team composition: interest in various projects, skill sets needed for a given project, diversity of skill sets and experience on each team, and team size. The specific team selection details vary depending on the individual Capstone instructors.

There are two ways you can waive a course:

Each year, NYU Wagner awards a quarter million dollars - in the form of $5,000 stipends - to 50 students who have taken on degree relevant and career advancing unpaid summer internships!

Check with your program administrator for details on how to request registration for Capstone.

You may check your progress toward graduation by mapping your courses on the Program Requirement Checksheet for your degree program and specialization.

The Research Capstone is designed for students who know they want to pursue a career in quantitative research, most of whom expect to go on to pursue a Ph.D.

MPA and MUP students are required to choose their specialization during the semester in which they complete their 12^th credit. For full-time students, this is their first semester and for part-time students, it is usually their second semester.

Once you have secured a position that matches the above requirements, you must submit it for approval in the Career Directory by following these steps:

Prospective Capstone clients respond to a request for proposals (RFP) in the spring by submitting their applications through our online portal. All proposals are vetted by Wagner administration and viable projects are offered to Capstone faculty for comment and selection.

An independent reading must be approved and supervised by a Wagner full-time faculty member.

Matriculated students in good standing who need to take a leave of absence from school for one or more semesters for national service or serious illness are required to submit a written leave of absence request to the administrator of their program along with supporting documentation.

Wagner Student and Program Services can sign a CPT form.