Application Procedures

Freshman applications should be submitted by February 15 of the applicant's senior year in high school. (**For Physician Assistant Majors and Theatre Majors the deadline is December 1, and for Music students interested in attending our Audition Day, it is December 15**). Applications will be reviewed individually and each application is assigned to an admissions representative in the Admissions Office. If at any time you have questions about the admissions process, contact the Admissions Office and speak with an admissions representative.


 

Application Requirements

To be considered for admission, high school seniors should submit the following:

  • A signed admissions application with $50 non-refundable fee

  • An official copy of secondary school transcripts

  • SAT I (CEEB #2966) or ACT (ACT #2984) score report, either from the ETS or on the official transcript. SAT II Subject Test in Biology is recommended, but not required for Physician Assistant applicants

  • Two letters of recommendation from a principal, guidance counselor, teacher or club / activity advisor

  • A personal statement / essay

  • An interview is recommended and strongly suggested, but not required

  • All theatre majors are required to audition; music majors are encouraged to audition for performance scholarships but auditions are not required for the major; physician assistant candidates are selected after completing a supplementary application and interviews.


 

Early Decision

The Early Decision Plan is intended for high school students with strong academic records who have selected Wagner College as their first choice institution by the fall of their senior year. If a student has chosen Wagner College as his or her first choice college, applying through the Early Decision Plan is suggested for the advantages provided to these applicants. They include preferred consideration for merit scholarship opportunities, priority learning community assignments, and priority housing assignments.

Interested students who submit their application and supporting documents before January 1 will be notified of a decision before January 15. Financial aid estimates are available for students who apply with this plan.

Students who are not admitted Early Decision will be re-evaluated as a regular admission applicant. Students who are admitted through the Early Decision program agree to attend Wagner if admitted, and withdraw all other college applications. Please note that Early Decision is not an option for Physician Assistant or Theatre majors.

Early Decision applicants are permitted to receive an Early Financial Aid estimate from our Office of Financial Aid prior to depositing. Interested? Click here for more information.