Application Procedures

Wagner College accepts qualified students who wish to transfer from a college that is accredited by a regional Association of Colleges and Universities. Full junior status may be awarded to students who have earned an associate's degree from an accredited two year college. Transcripts are evaluated by the registrar for credit transfer only after a student has been admitted to the College.

Application Requirements

Applications for transfer students are reviewed on a rolling basis; priority dates for applying are March 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Physician Assistant and 15-month accelerated Nursing applicants must apply by February 15 and can only apply for the fall semester on a space-available basis.

To be considered for admission, transfer applicants must submit the following:

1. An admissions application with the $50 non-refundable fee

2. An official transcript from all colleges and universities you have attended

3. An official copy of secondary school transcripts*

4. SAT (CEEB#2966) or ACT (ACT#2984) score report, SAT II Subject Test in Biology is recommended for all Physician Assistant applicants*

5. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a faculty member of the institution you currently attend

6. A personal statement

7. For specialized programs

•  Theatre majors are required to audition
• Students wishing to obtain a Music scholarship are required to audition
• Physician Assistant candidates are required to fill out a supplementary application and to interview
• 15-month accelerated Nursing candidates are required to take the NET exam and to interview

*Secondary school information is not required if an applicant has completed the equivalent of one full year of college (typically 30 credits).