Orientation Activities
We use the phrase "Orientation Over Time" to describe our approach to welcoming new students to our community. We see orientation as a series of activities and resources designed to prepare you for the beginning of your first term at Wagner and to help you get the best possible start to your graduate school journey.
Orientation Over Time
Wagner 101
The Student Services team presents mandatory sessions two weeks prior to the start of the term. These sessions will orient you to important policies, procedures, and resources at NYU Wagner and the University.
- The mandatory Wagner 101 sessions for new MPA/MUP and MHA students will be held via Zoom (August 14-19, 2025).
Registration links can be found in the Getting Started Guide.
EMPA New Student Retreat
The EMPA New Student Retreat is the culmination of our Orientation Over time process just prior to the start of the first required class. All incoming EMPA students are required to attend the Retreat.
The mandatory New Student Retreat for EMPA students will be held in person on August 16, 2025.
The Registration link can be found in the Getting Started Guide.
Jump-starting the Wagner Classroom Experience
NONCR-GP 100, Jump-starting the Wagner Classroom Experience, a non-credit course offered as an opportunity for all incoming students to jump-start their academic journey relative to both the foundational content as well as the classroom experience of Wagner graduate coursework. This course is required of all students who did not complete their bachelor's degree at a four-year institution in the U.S. and is open to all entering Wagner students. Registration information is included in the Getting Started Guide.
The in-person course will meet the week of August 18.
International Student Orientation
The International Student Orientation is mandatory for all students on an F-1 or J-1 visa and covers resources available at the University and NYU Wagner, immigration regulations, as well as advice from your fellow students.
The International Student Orientation for Fall 2025 will be held in person in mid-August 2025.
Registration links can be found in the Getting Started Guide.
New Student Retreat for MPA (PNP and Health) and MUP Students
The New Student Retreat—required for all incoming master’s students—is our signature orientation event. Incoming students are required to attend the Retreat.
The mandatory New Student Retreat for all MPA and MUP students will be held in person on August 24, 2025.
The Registration link can be found in the Getting Started Guide.