At Wagner, an applicant's secondary school grades and college entrance exam test scores will be extensively reviewed during the admission process. But when considering an international student's application to Wagner, the admission committee also looks at proven English proficiency, and achievement outside the classroom: extracurricular activities, community involvement and personal interests.

At Wagner, an international applicant is defined as a student who needs a visa to study in the United States. We have our own International Student Undergraduate Application, but if you are interested in applying electronically, Wagner College is a member of the Common Application, and can accept applications sent from their site.  We give equal consideration to students applying using our printed application or another approved application, but a supplemental form is usually required to ensure that all questions are the same for all applicants.

The priority deadlines for admission are February 15 for our Fall semester, and October 15 for our Spring semester. (For Physician Assistant and Theatre Majors the deadline to apply is December 1. Music students interested in auditioning for a Music Scholarship must apply by December 15**)

Application Requirements

To be considered for admission, students applying as freshmen should submit the following:

1. A signed international admissions application with $75 non-refundable fee (drawn in U.S. dollars from a United States banking affiliate made payable to Wagner College. We cannot accept international postal money orders.)
2. An official copy of secondary school transcripts in original language of issue, accompanied by a certified English translation and evaluation. Records must show courses completed, grades or marks obtained, and certificate or degree awarded.
3. An official TOEFL score sent to Wagner College Admissions.
4. SAT I (CEEB #2966) or ACT (ACT #2984) tests are not required of international students educated in a non-English speaking system, but are required for students educated in the United States or in an English speaking country for more than 2 years.
5. Two letters of recommendation.
6. A personal statement / essay.
7. For specialized programs

• Theatre majors are required to audition and submit an audition tape with a completed application
• Music students are encouraged to audition for scholarship although an audition is not required to be a music major;
• Physician Assistant candidates are required to submit a supplementary application and to interview. An SAT II Subject Test in Biology is recommended, but not required for all Physician Assistant applicants.

To be considered for admission, transfer students must also submit:

1. Certified copies of all college or university transcripts, accompanied by a certified English translation and evaluation.

Financial Statement

In order to comply with Immigration and Naturalization Services regulations, all international applicants who plan to attend schools in the United States on the F-1 (student) visa must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. At Wagner College, you may send this paperwork with the initial application, or send it later with your admission tuition deposit.