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APPLICATION

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REQUIRED ESSAYS

We are interested in learning more about your commitment to public service and how you bring your experiences to bear to make an impact on the communities and organizations you aspire to serve.

Essay 1. Why NYU Wagner? Why now? (500 words)

Essay 2. Why you? (500 words)

Video Essay (Optional, but strongly recommended)Members of the NYU Wagner community – our students, faculty, and staff – are passionate about public service. Create a video of no longer than one (1) minute in length that describes a unique perspective, skill set, or life experience you have. Articulate how it might benefit your classmates, enhance discourse in the classroom, and/or contribute to the NYU Wagner community. Please note that the video must be of the applicant.

Instructions on how to submit your Video Essay:

Please upload your video to an easily accessible website (such as, for example, YouTube). Record the URL in the designated area in the online application and provide access information in the space provided. Please note, it is the applicant’s responsibility to correctly configure the security and access settings for the video. We recommend that the applicant use the strongest privacy settings available while still allowing access to NYU Wagner. For instance, if using YouTube, we suggest using the “Unlisted Video” setting so that only individuals who have the URL can view it. The applicant is also responsible for adhering to the terms and conditions of the website used to share the video essay. For admitted applicants who attend the program, NYU Wagner will retain a short excerpt or screen shot of the video as a part of the official student record.We are unable to watch videos that come in any form other than a URL link. We will not accept videos sent by email or on DVD through the mail.

RESUME (REQUIRED)

Please upload a resume or CV that includes your employment and professional history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. We encourage you to include information about the following additional activities:

• Volunteer, public service, political, and/or civic work you have done;

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• Academic and professional honors; honorary societies, leadership and service awards;

• Other professional activities;• Relevant publications; and/or• Extracurricular activities.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (REQUIRED)

Please submit no more than two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak best to your academic and professional achievements and potential. We strongly prefer a balance of academic and professional sources. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online application system. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommenders are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each.

TRANSCRIPTS (REQUIRED)

Please scan and upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) into the online application. We require a transcript from all colleges, professional schools and universities attended, including non-degree programs. Transcripts submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted. Please review your application prior to submission to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted.

All transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date, if applicable. If you submit your application prior to the conferral of your bachelor’s degree or equivalent, we will accept and evaluate your application. If an offer of admission is made, it will be contingent upon conferral of your degree prior to enrollment.

Transcript Verification Process:

Applicants admitted to the program will be required to provide an official transcript from each undergraduate institution that you have attended, including the degree conferring institution. Any discrepancy between the scanned transcripts and official transcripts may result in withdrawal of our offer of admission.

Transcripts for institutions located outside of the United States:

If you received a graduate or undergraduate degree from an institution that is located outside of the United States, you are required to use a third party International Credential Evaluation service to assess U.S. bachelor’s equivalency and obtain a course-by-course evaluation to ensure that you

are eligible prior to applying. Third party evaluations allow NYU Wagner to process your applications more efficiently. NYU Wagner waives the application fee for applicants who submit their academic transcripts using a third party international credentials evaluator.

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (OPTIONAL, BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)

GRE or GMAT

While standardized test scores such as the GRE or GMAT are not required for admission to NYU Wagner, we strongly recommend that applicants submit scores as part of their application. Please upload a copy of your score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow upload or replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past five (5) years will be considered. GRE School Code: 2507

TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL and the TWE, or the IELTS are required for applicants that speak English as a second language who did not attend an undergraduate institution where the sole language of instruction was English. You must upload a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past two (2) years will be considered. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application. TOEFL School Code: 2507

APPLICATION FEE

Please make your nonrefundable application fee of $85 payable to New York University. Credit card and check/money order are accepted.

Fee Waivers:

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all applicants who have participated in AmeriCorps, PPIA, the Peace Corps and Teach for America. Please upload documentation of your participation in these programs before you submit your application.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all candidates that submit their academic transcripts to us via a third party international credentials evaluator. Please indicate that you have utilized an international credential evaluator service in the Invoice section of the application.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all applicants to the African Women’s Public Service Fellowship that meet the program eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet be citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application in order to receive a fee waiver.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for applicants who have served in the U.S. Military or National Guard. Please upload documentation of your military service before you submit your application.

Please submit all fee waiver requests and required documentation at the time you submit your application. The NYU Wagner Office of Admission is unable to process fee waiver requests after an application has been submitted or without the required documentation.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

NYU Wagner does not accept supplemental materials to our application.

SUBMISSION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION

The online application is due at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. You may complete and submit your online application at any time before the deadline. Save your work before moving to the next page and print a copy for your own records. Please note that all required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

If your submitted application is not complete (for example, illegible scanned transcript, missing essays or other items) you will be informed via email. Applicants are required to submit all parts of the application by the deadline. Incomplete applications are reviewed as-is.

LATE APPLICATIONS

Applications submitted after the published deadlines are reviewed at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International applicants to all programs are strongly encouraged to apply no later than January 7th to facilitate visa arrangements.

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EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

NYU Wagner’s Executive MPA programs help seasoned, mid-career professionals prepare for the highest levels of public service leadership. While there are no fixed requirements regarding age and work experience, on average our most recent incoming class reflected the following characteristics:

• 10 or more years of work experience• 5 or more years in a managerial position• Senior management experience or potential

REQUIRED ESSAYS

EMPA PROGRAM

Essay 1. Tell us about your professional impact to-date and your future goals. Why is now the right time in your career to pursue an executive degree program at NYU Wagner? (500 words)

Essay 2. Describe a significant leadership challenge in your life, possibly even a failure. What did you learn and how did this experience shape your professional aspirations? (500 words)

EMPA – NURSE LEADERS

Essay 1. Describe your professional goals and how the EMPA – Nurse Leaders program will help you achieve them. Why is now the right time in your career to pursue an executive degree program at NYU Wagner?

Essay 2. What impact do you hope to have on your work environment? How will your participation in the EMPA - Nurse Leaders Program help you accomplish this goal?

RESUME (REQUIRED)

Please upload a resume or CV that includes your employment and professional history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Please make special note of your supervisory and managerial experience, including how many employees you have managed. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. We encourage you to include information about the following additional activities:



• Other professional activities;• Relevant publications; and/or• Extracurricular activities.


Please submit no more than two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak best to your professional achievements and academic potential. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online application system. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommenders are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each.

TRANSCRIPT(S) (REQUIRED)

Please scan and upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) into the online application. We require a transcript from all colleges, professional schools and universities attended, including non-degree programs. Transcripts submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted. Please review your application prior to submission to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted. All transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date, if applicable


Applicants admitted to the program will be required to provide an official transcript from each undergraduate institution that you have attended, including the degree bearing institution. Any discrepancy between the scanned transcripts and official transcripts may result in withdrawal of our offer of admission.


If you received an graduate or undergraduate degree from an institution that is located outside of the United States, you are required use a third party International Credential Evaluation service to assess U.S. bachelor’s equivalency and obtain a course-by-course evaluation to ensure that you are eligible prior to applying. Third party evaluations allow NYU Wagner to process your applications more efficiently. NYU Wagner waives the application fee for applicants who submit their academic transcripts using a third party international credentials evaluator.

INTERVIEW (BY INVITATION ONLY)

All interviews are by invitation only and are conducted in-person at the NYU Wagner Office of Admissions in New York City or by Skype. The Office of Admissions will contact you via email or phone to notify you of your interview invitation. Note: Applicants to the EMPA – Nurse Leaders program are not required to interview.

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GRE or GMAT

While standardized test scores such as the GRE or GMAT are not required for admission to NYU Wagner, we strongly recommend that applicants submit scores as part of their application. Please upload a copy of your score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past five (5) years will be considered. GRE School Code: 2507

TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL and the TWE, or the IELTS are required for applicants that speak English as a second language who did not attend an undergraduate institution where the sole language of instruction was English. You must upload a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past two (2) years will be considered. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application. TOEFL School Code: 2507

APPLICATION FEE


Fee Waivers:


NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all international candidates that submit their academic transcripts to us via a third party international credentials evaluator. Please indicate that you have utilized an international credential evaluator service in the Invoice section of the application.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all applicants to the African Women’s Public Service Fellowship that meet the program eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet be citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application in order to receive a fee waiver.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for applicants who have served in the U.S. Military or National Guard. Please upload documentation of your military service before you submit your application.







If your submitted application is not complete (for example, illegible scanned transcript, missing essays or other items) you will be informed via email. Applicants are required to submit all parts of the application by the deadline. Incomplete applications are reviewed as-is.

LATE APPLICATIONS

Applications submitted after the published deadlines are reviewed at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee.



PH.D. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPERSONAL STATEMENT (REQUIRED)

Submit a three to four page essay describing your career goals, including research and/or teaching objectives, the questions or topics you wish to explore in a doctoral program, your interest in NYU Wagner, and how your education and work experience qualify you for admission.

WRITING SAMPLE (REQUIRED)

Applicants are required to submit a writing sample (published or unpublished) of any length, that they feel will allow the Doctoral Board to understand their potential as a researcher.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (OPTIONAL)

Doctoral applicants are encouraged to submit any documentation that they feel will allow the Doctoral Board to understand better their record of accomplishment and leadership ability.

RESUME (REQUIRED)

Please upload an Academic CV that includes your employment and professional history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. We encourage you to include information about the following additional activities:



• Relevant publications;• Other professional activities; and/or• Extracurricular activities.


Please submit no more than three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak best to your professional achievements and academic potential. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online application system. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommenders are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each.


Please scan and upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) into the online application. We require a transcript from all colleges, professional schools and universities attended, including non-degree programs. Transcripts submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted. Please review your application prior to submission to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted. All transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date, if applicable.


Applicants admitted to the program will be required to provide an official transcript from each undergraduate institution that you have attended, including the degree bearing institution. Any discrepancy between the scanned transcripts and official transcripts may result in withdrawal of our offer of admission.


If you received an graduate or undergraduate degree from an institution that is located outside of the United States, you are required use a third party International Credential Evaluation service to assess U.S. bachelor’s equivalency and obtain a course-by-course evaluation to ensure that you are eligible prior to applying. Third party evaluations allow NYU Wagner to process your applications more efficiently. NYU Wagner waives the application fee for applicants who submit their academic transcripts using a third party international credentials evaluator.

TEST SCORES (REQUIRED)

GRE or GMAT

GRE or GMAT scores are required for admission to the doctoral program at NYU Wagner. You must upload a copy of your score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past five (5) years will be considered. GRE School Code: 2507

TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL and the TWE, or the IELTS are required for international doctoral applicants if you did not attend an undergraduate or graduate institution where the sole language of instruction is English. If you completed a graduate degree that was taught in English, it is recommended you submit one of these tests, but it is not

PH.D. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONrequired. You must upload a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past two (2) years will be considered. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application. TOEFL School Code: 2507

APPLICATION FEE


Fee Waivers:


NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for all international candidates that submit their academic transcripts to us via a third party international credentials evaluator. Please indicate that you have utilized an international credential evaluator service in the Invoice section of the application.

NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for applicants who have served in the U.S. Military or National Guard. Please upload documentation of your participation in these programs before you submit your application.





If your submitted application is not complete (for example, illegible scanned transcript, missing essays or other items) you will be informed via email. Applicants are required to submit all parts of the application by the deadline. Incomplete applications are reviewed as-is at the discretion of the Doctoral Board.

BA/MPA

The BA/MPA program is open to NYU undergraduate students of any major currently enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, the Gallatin School of Individualized Study or the Global Liberal Studies Program. Students may complete a maximum 28 of the 60 credits for the MPA while they are still undergraduates. These 28 credits may be a combination of Wagner graduate and undergraduate courses or their CAS equivalents; students must earn a B or better in all Wagner or equivalent courses in order for these to be applied to the MPA. Dual-degree students must complete all requirements of their major as well as College-wide requirements prior to matriculating at Wagner.

BA/MUP

The BA/MUP program is open to CAS undergraduates in one of six relevant majors: Economics, International Relations, Metropolitan Studies, Politics, Sociology, and Urban Design. Students may complete a maximum 28 of the 60 credits required for the MUP while they are still undergraduates. These 28 credits may be a combination of Wagner graduate courses or their CAS equivalents; students must earn a grade of B or better in all Wagner or equivalent courses in order for these to be applied to the MUP. Dual-degree students must complete all requirements of their major as well as College-wide requirements for the BA prior to matriculating at Wagner.

DEFERRAL

Once admitted to Wagner, CAS students have the option of deferring matriculation for up to two years after they complete the BA in order to gain critical experience in the field.

Gallatin and GLS students have a mandatory one-year deferral requirement for after they complete the BA in order to meet the Professional Experience requirement.

REQUIRED ESSAYS

We are interested in learning more about your commitment to public service and how you bring your experiences to bear to make an impact on the communities and organizations you serve.

Essay 1. Why NYU Wagner? Why now? (500 words)

Essay 2. Why you? (500 words)

BA/MPA AND BA/MUP DUAL DEGREESRESUME

Please upload a resume or CV that includes your employment and professional history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. We encourage you to include information about the following additional activities:



• Extracurricular activities;• Relevant publications; and/or• Other professional activities.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please submit no more than two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can best speak to your professional achievements and academic potential. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online application system. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommenders are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each.


Please scan and upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) into the online application. We require a transcript from all colleges, professional schools and universities attended, including non-degree programs. Transcripts submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted. Please review your application prior to submission to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted.

All transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date, if applicable. If you submit your application prior to the conferral of your bachelor’s degree or equivalent, we will accept and evaluate your application. If an offer of admission is made, it will be contingent upon receiving your degree conferral prior to enrollment.

TRANSCRIPT VERIFICATION PROCESS:

Applicants admitted to the program will be required to provide an official transcript from each undergraduate institution that you have attended, including the degree bearing institution. Any discrepancy between the scanned

transcripts and official transcripts may result in withdrawal of our offer of admission.

Transcripts for institutions located outside of the United States: If you received an graduate or undergraduate degree from an institution that is located outside of the United States, you are required use a third party International Credential Evaluation service to assess U.S. bachelor’s equivalency and obtain a course-by-course evaluation to ensure that you are eligible prior to applying. Third party evaluations allow NYU Wagner to process your applications more efficiently. NYU Wagner waives the application fee for applicants who submit their academic transcripts using a third party international credentials evaluator.

INTERVIEW (BY INVITATION ONLY)

All interviews are by invitation only and are conducted in-person at the NYU Wagner Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will contact you via email or phone to notify you of your interview invitation.


GRE or GMAT

While standardized test scores such as the GRE or GMAT are not required for admission to NYU Wagner, we strongly recommend that applicants submit scores as part of their application. Please upload a copy of your score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past five (5) years will be considered. GRE School Code: 2507

TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL and the TWE, or the IELTS are required for international Master’s applicants if you did not attend an undergraduate institution where the sole language of instruction is English. You must upload a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past two (2) years will be considered. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application. TOEFL School Code: 2507

APPLICATION FEE


Fee Waivers: NYU Wagner will waive the application fee for applicants who have served in the U.S. Military or National Guard. Please upload documentation of your participation in these programs before you submit your application. Please submit all fee waiver requests and required documentation at the time you submit your application. The NYU Wagner Office of Admission is unable to process fee waiver requests after an application has been submitted or without the required documentation.






If your submitted application is not complete (for example, illegible scanned transcript, missing essays or other items) you will be informed via email. Applicants are required to submit all parts of the application by the deadline. Incomplete applications are reviewed as-is at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee.



BA/MPA AND BA/MUP DUAL DEGREES

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The dual MBA/MPA degree Program allows you to pursue simultaneously an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and an MPA degree from NYU Wagner. The dual MBA/MPA degree program at NYU Wagner and NYU Stern can be completed in three years (44 credits at NYU Wagner/51 credits at NYU Stern):

• First year in residence at NYU Stern• Second year in residence at NYU Wagner• Third year with one semester at each school

Applicants who wish to pursue the dual degree option must be admitted to and enrolled in both programs. Applicants may apply to both programs in the same year. Current NYU Stern MBA students may apply to NYU Wagner during their first year of study at NYU Stern. Similarly, current NYU Wagner MPA students may apply to the NYU Stern full-time MBA program during their first year of study.

Please note that NYU Wagner MPA students interested in applying to the dual degree program with NYU Stern should immediately contact Student and Program services immediately to discuss course selection and the fulfillment of core requirements.

MBA/MPA JOINT APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to the dual MBA/MPA degree program must complete a joint application that is evaluated independently by each school. While no additional admissions standards are applied to dual degree applications at either school, students qualify for the dual degree program only upon admission to both NYU Stern and NYU Wagner. Please note that it is possible to be admitted to both programs, only one program, or neither program in this process.

Individuals who already hold one or both of the individual degrees are not eligible for admission to the MBA/MPA program.

Important Information:Deadline: January 5, 2013Notification: April 1, 2013

* For NYU Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays and MBA/MPA Application Supplement must be submitted by November 15.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete your application to the NYU Stern Full-time MBA Program using either the 2013 Online Application or the 2013 Consortium Application. Please remember to indicate your intent to apply for the MBA/MPA dual degree program on your NYU Stern application.

Submit your non-refundable application fee to either NYU Stern or the Consortium.

Complete the online MBA/MPA Application Supplement and upload your Supplemental Essay. Applicants are encouraged to complete the online MBA/MPA Application Supplement concurrently with the NYU Stern Application

DUAL MBA/MPA DEGREE PROGRAM (NYU STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The dual JD/MPA or JD/MUP degree program allows you to pursue simultaneously a JD from the NYU School of Law and an MPA from NYU Wagner. The dual JD/MPA or JD/MUP degree program at NYU Wagner and NYU School of Law can be completed in four years (44 credits at NYU Wagner/71 credits at the NYU School of Law):

• First year in residence at the NYU School of Law• Second year in residence at the NYU School of Law• Third year in residence at NYU Wagner• Fourth year with one semester at each school

Applicants who wish to pursue the dual degree option must be admitted to and enrolled in both programs. Applicants may apply concurrently to both programs. Alternatively, current NYU law students may apply to NYU Wagner during their first year of study at the NYU School of Law.

JD/MPA OR JD/MUP JOINT APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to the dual JD/MPA or JD/MUP degree program must complete a joint application that is evaluated independently by each school. While no additional admissions standards are applied to dual degree applications at either school, students qualify for the dual degree program only upon admission to both NYU School of Law and NYU Wagner. Please note that it is possible to be admitted to both programs, only one program, or neither program in this process.

Individuals who already hold one or both of the individual degrees are not eligible for admission to the JD/MPA program.

Important Information:Deadline: February 15, 2013Notification: mid-April, 2013

* For NYU Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays and Dual Degree Application Supplement must be submitted by December 3.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete your application to the NYU School of Law using either the LSAC Application Service or the NYU Direct Application

Submit your application fee directly to NYU Law. An additional application fee is not required for the NYU Wagner Dual JD/MPA or JD/MUP Application Supplement.

Complete the online NYU Wagner Dual Degree Supplement by the February 15, 2013 deadline.

Please note, NYU Wagner must receive your Dual Degree Supplement form in order for your dual degree application to be considered complete. To ensure a speedy decision on your joint application, please submit your Dual Degree Supplement form concurrently with your joint application and materials.

DUAL JD/MPA OR JD/MUP DEGREE PROGRAM (NYU SCHOOL OF LAW)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The dual MD/MPA degree programs allow you to pursue simultaneously an MD from the NYU School of Medicine and an MPA degree from NYU Wagner. The dual MD/MPA degree program at NYU Wagner and the NYU School of Medicine can be completed in five years.

• Years 1-3 in residence at the NYU School of Medicine• Fourth year in residence at NYU Wagner (can start

during summer of the 3rd year)• Fifth year with one semester at each school

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to this dual degree program must submit an application to each program, meet the respective admission standards and deadlines for each program, and be accepted independently to each school. Once admitted to both schools, a student will qualify for the joint degree program and be eligible to complete the dual degree program. Prospective students are welcome to submit concurrent applications to NYU Wagner and the NYU School of Medicine. Applicants admitted into both programs will be allowed to defer admission at NYU Wagner for up to 3 years while enrolled at the NYU School of Medicine. Alternatively, current medical students may apply to NYU Wagner during their first two years of study.

Important Information:Deadline: January 7, 2013Notification: March 8, 2013

* For NYU Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays and Dual Degree Application Supplement must be submitted December 3, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete your MPA application (either PNMP or HPAM concentration) for full-time, Fall 2013 admission. Part-time applicants are not eligible to apply to the dual MD/MPA degree program.

In your online application form, indicate that you are applying to the dual MD/MPA degree program by marking the appropriate box under Application Information. In your application materials, use Essay 1 to support your rationale for the dual degree.

If you are a prospective student applying concurrently, remember to submit your application to the NYU School of Medicine and notify the Office of Admissions of your intent to apply for the dual degree.

Current medical students should register their intent to apply with the Director of Dual MD/Master’s Programs at the NYU School of Medicine prior to the application deadline.

DUAL MD/MPA DEGREE PROGRAM (NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TThe Dual MPA/MPH Degree programs allow you to pursue simultaneously an MPH in Global Health Leadership from the NYU Masters of Public Health Program and an MPA degree from NYU Wagner. The dual MPA/MPH degree program at NYU Wagner and the NYU Masters of Public Health program can be completed in three years (44 credits at NYU Wagner/42 credits at the Masters of Public Health program):

• First year in residence at NYU Wagner• Second year with one semester at each school• Third year in residence at the Masters of Public Health

Program

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to this dual degree program must submit an application to each program, meet the respective admission standards and deadlines for each program, and be accepted independently to each school. Once admitted to both schools, a student will qualify for the joint degree program and be eligible to complete the dual degree program.


* For NYU Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays must be submitted December 3, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must apply to the MPA program (either PNMP or HPAM concentration) for full-time, Fall 2013 admission. Part-time applicants are not eligible for the dual MPA/MPH degree program

In your online application form, indicate that you are applying to the dual MPA/MPH degree program by marking the appropriate box under Application Information. In your application materials, use Essay 1 to support your rationale for the dual degree.

Please remember submit your application to the Masters of Public Health program and notify them of your intent to pursue the dual degree.

DUAL MPA/MPH DEGREE PROGRAM (MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The dual EMPA/MSW degree program allows you to pursue simultaneously an MSW from the Silver School of Social Work and an Executive MPA degree from NYU Wagner. The dual EMPA/MSW degree program at NYU Wagner and the NYU Masters of Public Health program can be completed in three years (36 credits at NYU Wagner/65 credits at NYU Silver):

• First year in residence at NYU Silver• Second year with one semester at each school (NYU

Wagner courses begin in the summer )• Third year in residence at the Silver School of Social

Work

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to this dual degree program must submit an application to each program, meet the respective admission standards and deadlines for each program, and be accepted independently to each school. Once admitted to both schools, a student will qualify for the joint degree program and be eligible to complete the dual degree program.


* For NYU Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays must be submitted December 3, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must apply to the Executive MPA program for Fall 2013 admission. In your online application form, indicate that you are applying to the dual MPA/MPH degree program by marking the appropriate box under Application Information.

In your application materials, use Essay 1 to support your rationale for the dual degree.

Please remember submit your application to the Silver School of Social Work and notify them of your intent to pursue the dual degree program.

DUAL EMPA/MSW DEGREE PROGRAM (MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The dual MPA/MA degree programs allow you to pursue simultaneously an MA in in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from the Skirball Program and an MPA degree from NYU Wagner. The dual MPA/MA degree program at NYU Wagner and the MA program at Skirball can be completed in three years (52 credits at NYU Wagner/24 credits at GSAS Skirball). The Skirball program also includes a Hebrew language requirement, as well as comprehensive exams:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to this dual degree program must submit an application to each program, meet the respective admission standards and deadlines for each program, and be accepted independently to each school. Once admitted to both schools, a student will qualify for the dual degree program.


* For NYU Wagner and Skirball fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays must be submitted December 3, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must apply to the MPA program (either PNMP or HPAM concentration) for full-time, Fall 2013 admission. Part-time applicants are not eligible for the dual degree program

In your online application form, indicate that you are applying to the dual MPA/MA degree program by marking the appropriate box under Application Information. In your application materials, use Essay 1 to support your rationale for the dual degree.

Please email [email protected] to notify the Assistant Director, NYU Graduate Programs in Jewish Professional Leadership of your intent to apply for the dual degree program.

Please remember submit your MA application to the Skirball Department at the NYU College of Graduate Arts and Sciences, and notify them of your intent to pursue the dual degree program.

* For Wagner fellowship consideration, all application materials, including your fellowship essays and Dual Degree Application Supplement must be submitted by December 3.

DUAL MPA/MA HEBREW & JUDAIC STUDIES (GRADUATE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Reapplicants are evaluated on the merits of the new application and are required to complete and submit entirely new materials. Please see the instructions for your intended degree program. We encourage you to give yourself a fresh start when you approach your application and address areas of relative weakness. The application fee is not waived for reapplicants.

A complete reapplicant application consists of the following:

• Submitted Online Application form• Essays• Reapplicant Essay• Resume• Two letters of recommendation• Standardized Test Scores• TOEFL/IELTS• Application Fee - $US 85.00

REAPPLICANT ESSAY (REQUIRED)

How have you enhanced your candidacy since your previous application? Please reflect on how you have grown both professionally and personally, and how this growth will allow you to contribute to classroom discussion and teamwork at NYU Wagner. (300 words)

TEST SCORES

As long as your test scores (GMAT-GRE and TOEFL-IELTS) remain valid, you do not need to have them resent from the test centers. However, you do need to self-report them in the online application. If your test scores are no longer valid, please retake the exam and submit new scores

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REAPPLICANTS

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