Applying for Capstone

You must carefully review the instructions and timeline below since they contain critical information about how to apply for Capstone. Note that the application process begins in the spring term preceding your anticipated Capstone year.

All Capstone sections are scheduled on Mondays at 6:45pm - 8:25pm for the entire year. You cannot be registered for a course that conflicts with all or part of this time block on Mondays.

BefoRe APPLYING...

In general, the application process for Capstone begins in early April each year.

In advance of Capstone, you should:

Then in the months immediately prior to your Capstone year, you should follow these steps:

Capstone APPLICATION Timeline
When Description

Late March

Read the "Advising: Public Service Announcements" emails from Wagner Student Services for key Capstone details and deadlines.

Early April

Complete the Capstone Application Form before the April deadline, even if you will be completing PER and/or final Capstone prerequisites in the summer term. The form will be available in early April prior to the start of Fall registration (scroll to the bottom of this page for the link)

July 1

Check your NYU email for a message from Wagner Academic Services with information about your Capstone placement.

  • If you have completed all your prerequisites by this date, the email will include a permission number so you can register for the Capstone course. 
  • If you are still completing requirements, the email will outline further steps you must take in order to obtain your permission number.

August 1

Submit your PER position if you have not already done so; this date is the final PER submission deadline in order to be eligible for Capstone in the fall.

Early August

Finalize your fall course schedule, including Capstone registration. Submit a Request for Equivalency, if required for financial aid or international student visa. Check Albert for an Enrollment Mismatch Hold and, if necessary, resolve the hold.

Registration timeline DURING Capstone
When Description

Early December

Students who begin Capstone in the fall are automatically enrolled for the spring semester by December 1. Once enrolled for fall, you do not need to take action to ensure enrollment for the spring semester.

Mid December

Finalize your spring schedule, which will include the second half of your Capstone course (1.5 credits). Submit a Request for Equivalency, if required for financial aid or international student visa. Check Albert for an Enrollment Mismatch Hold and, if necessary, resolve the hold.

 

APPLY FOR CAPSTONE

The Capstone Application Form for Fall 2021 is now closed. Please contact wagner.studentservices@nyu.edu with any questions.